France Passes Law Banning Under-15s From Social Media
France has approved a two-stage law banning social media for anyone under 15, requiring age verification for new and existing accounts, with full enforcement...
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VAT Cut From Household Electricity Bills From October, Government Says
The UK government will cut VAT on household electricity bills from 5% to 0% starting 1 October, aiming to save a typical household about...
Google Expands Miami Office As Co-Founders Relocate From California
Alphabet expands its Miami satellite office as Google co-founders Page and Brin relocate assets from California.
I Can’t Afford to Turn the Oven On: millions Struggle to Buy Essentials, BBC Reports
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation finds 7.4 million UK households struggle to afford essentials, with 62% of low-income families affected.
Ex-Southern Water Boss Among Four Charged Over Alleged Plan To Manipulate Water Tests
The BBC reports that the former Southern Water chief executive is among four charged over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests between...
England’s Bus Fare Cap Returns To £2, Starting January 2027
England will reintroduce a £2 cap on most non-London bus fares starting January 2027, a move aimed at easing living costs for travelers in...
Jersey Official Says Tax on Sanitary Products Is Pointless Amid Free-Product Scheme Expansion
Jersey’s social security minister argues that removing the 5% GST on sanitary products would be pointless because a growing free period product scheme already...
Islington’s Quiet Crisis: Families Leaving London Over Cost Of Living And Space
Islington faces a demographic squeeze as one of England’s lowest fertility rates collides with soaring housing costs.
Tokyo Urges Men to Wear Shorts to Work, Sparking Mixed Reactions From Women
Tokyo’s Cool Biz policy encourages casual summer attire, including shorts for some offices, as temperatures rise and energy-saving goals push policymakers to rethink workplace...
MPs Urge Cutting Employers’ National Insurance for Under-25s to Boost Youth Jobs
MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee urge cutting employer National Insurance for under-25s to boost youth employment, citing Neet figures and cost pressures...