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Mayor Sadiq Khan invites embattled AI firm Anthropic to expand in London 20 minutes ago Share Save Lily Jamali,North America Technology correspondentandKali Hays,Technology reporter Reuters London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is inviting San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) developer Anthropic to grow its footprint in his city, while criticizing the Trump administration for seeking retribution against the company. Sir Sadiq's letter to Anthropic boss Dario Amodei came as the Pentagon designated Anthropic a supply chain risk after Amodei refused to give US defence agencies unfettered access to its AI tools. "It is extremely concerning to see this kind of behaviour, which is a clear attempt to intimidate and punish Anthropic for refusing to remove ethical safeguards," Sir Sadiq wrote. Anthropic said it planned to challenge the designation in court. A spokesperson for the Mayor's office

Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery 13 minutes ago Share Save Max Matza Getty Images Pokémon Company International has condemned the White House's use of its imagery, including a tiny version of the popular character Pikachu, in a meme posted online with the phrase "Make America Great Again". "We were not involved in its creation or distribution, and no permission was granted for the use of our intellectual property," said Pokémon spokeswoman Sravanthi Dev. "Our mission is to bring the world together, and that mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda." The company has previously criticised the Trump administration for using its imagery to promote its deportation drive. When contacted by the BBC, the White House suggested the company has a political bias. The company did not say if it intended to pursue a lawsuit against the US government. The 30 yea

'School wars' posts prompt extra police patrols 26 minutes ago Share Save Chloe Aslett Yorkshire Getty Images Police confirmed they had received no reports of any criminal offences or injuries directly linked to the trend South Yorkshire Police has increased patrols to calm fears over a social media trend promoting "school wars". Online posts dividing an area's schools into blue and red teams, then telling them to meet and fight for "points", have spread across the UK. The force said they had "received no confirmed reports of any criminal offences or injuries directly linked to this trend". Some Sheffield schools have sent letters to parents saying they are working with police and the council to monitor the situation. A police spokesperson said: "We know this has caused a lot of concern among pupils, families and staff at a number of our local schools." Supt Paul Ferguson, force lead for

Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s 51 minutes ago Share Save Lesthia Kertopati, BBC IndonesiaandKathryn Armstrong Getty Images The government says it will start implementing the ban from 28 March Indonesia says it will ban social media and other popular online platforms for children under 16, becoming the latest country to introduce restrictions aimed at protecting young people from online abuse. Meutya Hafid, the country's communications and digital affairs minister, announced that accounts for under 16s on "high risk" platforms would be deactivated from 28 March. "This will start with platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live, and Roblox," said Hafid, adding that the ban would make Indonesia "the first non-Western country to delay children's access to digital spaces according to age". There was no immediate respons

'The days of spotting AI by six fingers are over' 41 minutes ago Share Save David MacmillanandPamela Tickell,North East and Cumbria BBC Professor David Hughes said people did not need to be afraid of AI From growth zones to data centres, the north-east of England and Cumbria are fast becoming a hub for artificial intelligence (AI) development and use. But people across the region have been wondering how to spot the ever-evolving technology in content, and how to use it without the "environmental guilt". We put your questions to an expert. Professor David Hughes, associate dean in research and innovation at Teesside University, advises the government on AI. His top takeaway is that the technology is exciting and people did not need to be afraid. What is AI and how does it work? Telmo in Newcastle asked if there were any security risks, or if there would be a security risk in the future? "

TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal 10 hours ago Share Save Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service Getty Images Around 10 million people had their data stolen when Transport for London (TfL) was hacked in 2024, the BBC has discovered, making it one of the biggest hacks in British history. At the time the company only disclosed that "some" customers had been affected, but has now confirmed that millions of people had their personal data taken. The cyber-attack, by hackers from the so-called Scattered Spider crime group, breached TfL's internal computer systems, disrupting its online services and causing £39m in damages. The hackers downloaded a database containing customer information - and by seeing a copy of the file BBC News has established the scale of the hack. TfL insisted to the BBC it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and

Robot 'mice' developed to inspect hadron collider 50 minutes ago Share Save Ethan Gudge South of England PA Media The Large Hadron Collider is is 100m under the French-Swiss border A mouse-sized robot has been developed, in part by UK scientists, to inspect the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) on the Swiss-French border. The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), which is based in Oxfordshire, partnered with the European Organisation for Nuclear Research - known as Cern - to develop the robot. A first-of-its-kind, the robot - which is 3.7cm (1.5in) wide - travels autonomously through the narrow pipes making up the 27km-long (17 miles) collider. The invention, which has made it much easier to check areas which can be extremely tight and cold, was recently awarded with a prestigious engineering honour celebrating innovation. Nick Sykes, director of the UKAEA's robotics centre, said he was "proud t

4 in 10 in UK happy to use AI for counselling 45 minutes ago Share Save Galya Dimitrova South of England EPA/Shutterstock The data shows 41% of participants from the UK, and 61% globally, would be happy to use AI platforms for counselling services More than 4 in 10 adults in the UK are happy to use artificial intelligence (AI) for their mental health support, a new Dorset-lead research suggests. Bournemouth University surveyed about 31,000 adults in 35 countries about their use of AI large language models such as ChatGPT. The findings also show that a quarter of UK adults would be happy to delegate the role of teaching their children to AI, and that 45% of people globally would trust AI models to take on the role of their doctor. Study lead Dr Ala Yankouskaya, the university's senior lecturer in psychology, said they wanted to learn about how people would trust the tools for important ro

Surgeon's op on patient 2,400km away a UK first 14 minutes ago Share Save Amy Clarke London PA The operation used the Toumai Robotic System A surgeon in London says he has performed the UK's first long‑distance robotic operation on a patient located 2,400km (1,500 miles) away in Gibraltar. Leading robotic urological surgeon Professor Prokar Dasgupta said it felt "almost as if I was there" as he carried out a prostrate removal on Paul Buxton. The cancer patient, 62, said it had been a "no-brainer" to take part and become "part of medical history". It is hoped that remote robotic surgery could spare future patients the "vast expense and inconvenience" of travelling for treatment, and help deliver better healthcare to people in more remote locations. UK surgeons have taken part in major telesurgery breakthroughs, including a 4,000‑mile transatlantic robotic stroke procedure on a cadaver - a

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 BRUSSELS — The European Parliament’s far-right groups are seeking a public debate over what they claim is national election interference by Brussels, in the wake of a divisive report from the U.S. Congress. It marks the latest escalation of a fight over the EU’s social media regulations and the limits of online speech. The EU institutions and political groups to the center and left claim the bloc’s laws to regulate online hate speech and illegal content are protecting people, whereas groups to the right say these laws are politically biased and hinder free expression. A U.S. committee in February released a report alleging that the Commission was using its regulations, including the Digital Services Act, to meddle in national elections. The Commission has repeatedly denied these allegations. Advertisement In a note Wednesday, the Patriots for Europe group said it was formally requesting

 Germany’s data privacy authority on Thursday warned it can't properly protect citizens from surveillance by the country's intelligence services, right as Germany is moving to fortify its intelligence agency with sweeping new powers . “Citizens have virtually no means of defending themselves against intelligence measures that can deeply intrude on their privacy," Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider, the head of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI), warned after a court ruled against the commissioner's request to get data on espionage activities. Germany is drafting laws to give its intelligence services vast new powers, in a historic shift that breaks with decades of strict limits on its espionage abilities, rooted in the country's Nazi and Cold War past. Advertisement Berlin's plan to empower intelligence services comes as European leaders grow increa

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 9 - 12 March plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Thursday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on new provisions to strengthen the contractual position of farmers to help stabilise their income.Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

ERRATUM on the European Union regulatory fitness and subsidiarity and proportionality ; report on Better Law-Making covering 2023 and 2024 (2025/2015(INI))Committee on Legal AffairsJörgen Warborn Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning for the period 2028-2034 and repealing Regulations (Euratom) 2021/100 and (Euratom) 2021/948Committee on Industry, Research and EnergySophie Wilmès Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTIONfurther to question for oral answer B10-0156/2026pursuant to Rule 142(5) of the Rules of Procedureon the upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act(2025/2951(RSP))Eszter Lakos, Sofie Eriksson, Ivars Ijabs, Ville Niinistöon behalf of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing the nuclear decommissioning assistance programme of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania for the period 2028-2034, and repealing Regulation (EU) 2021/101Committee on Industry, Research and EnergyVirginijus Sinkevičius Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

DRAFT OPINION on the draft Council decision on the interim report in view of the consent procedure on a broad package of agreements to consolidate, deepen and expand the bilateral relations with the Swiss ConfederationCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyAnna Stürgkh Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

OPINION on the impact of social media and the online environment on young peopleCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionLaura Ballarín Cereza Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

 Open call for evidence Dental professional experience of private dental services From: Competition and Markets Authority Published 5 March 2026 Get emails about this page Summary The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views from dental professionals on private dentistry in the UK. This call for evidence is being held on another website . This call for evidence closes at 5pm on 19 March 2026 Call for evidence description The CMA has launched a market study into the supply of private dental services – including  preventative, clinically necessary and cosmetic treatments – in the UK. Share your experience of working as a dental professional in the UK, including more about: the private dental services you provide any challenges you are facing individually any challenges the private dentistry sector is facing as a whole your views on how consumers make choices about treatment

 Open call for evidence Consumer experience of private dental services From: Competition and Markets Authority Published 5 March 2026 Get emails about this page Summary The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views from consumers who use private dentistry in the UK. This call for evidence is being held on another website . This call for evidence closes at 5pm on 19 March 2026 Call for evidence description The CMA has launched a market study into the supply of private dental services – including  preventative, clinically necessary and cosmetic treatments – in the UK. We’re asking people who have used private dental services to share their experiences  with us, including what influenced your choices, and how you pay for private treatment. We’re also asking UK dental professionals to share their experiences. Share this page The following links open in a new tab Share on Faceb

 Private dental services market study The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market study into the supply of private dental services in the UK. From: Competition and Markets Authority Published 5 March 2026 Case type: Markets Case state: Open Market sector: Healthcare and medical equipment Opened: 5 March 2026 Administrative timetable Date Action 4 March 2027 Statutory deadline March 2027 Publication of final report 5 March 2026 Launch of the market study Our project roadmap covers what to expect at important stages of the market study and how to engage with us. We will update this throughout the study. Launch of market study 5 March 2026: The CMA has launched a market study into the supply of private dental services in the UK. We invite views by 2 April 2026 from all interested parties on the proposed scope of the market study set out in the statement of scope. Email

 Correspondence CMA correspondence in relation to private provision in the dentistry market Letters between the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and minsters in UK government, the Welsh and Scottish governments and the Northern Ireland Executive. From: Competition and Markets Authority and HM Treasury Published 19 November 2025 Last updated 5 March 2026 — See all updates Get emails about this page Documents Letter from the Competition and Markets Authority to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and Minister of State PDF , 216 KB , 2 pages Letter from the Competition and Markets Authority to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care (Welsh government) PDF , 187 KB , 2 pages Letter from the Competition and Markets Authority to the Minister of Health (Northern Ireland Executive) PDF , 185 KB , 2 pages Letter from Competition and Marke

 Guidance How to engage with the CMA’s private dental services market study The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is undertaking a market study into the private dental services sector. From: Competition and Markets Authority Published 5 March 2026 Get emails about this page Print this page We are looking at: how the market works how well it performs for consumers how it can possibly work better We are focusing on the supply of private dental services – including preventative, clinically necessary and cosmetic treatments – in the UK. Work in the private dentistry market aligns strongly with our strategic objectives. Across all of our work, we focus on delivering tangible benefits for the UK’s economy, its citizens and businesses. In particular, as set out in our Strategy 2026 to 2029 , the CMA helps improve household prosperity by promoting competition and protecting consumers. We t

 Guidance Choosing and paying for dental care Making informed decisions when seeking dental care. From: Competition and Markets Authority Published 5 March 2026 Get emails about this page Print this page This guide explains how you can get the information you need to make informed decisions about your dental care, and what you will pay. The CMA is asking consumers and dental professionals for views on the dentistry market. Share your views by 5pm, 19 March 2026. Dental care and treatment is something we all require at some point, and it forms an essential part of keeping us healthy. You might be unsure how to make decisions about the dentist and treatment that is best for you. This guide helps you understand how to get the right treatment for you and the prices you may need to pay for dental care and treatment in the UK. Having accurate information, and knowing what types of questions to

 Press release CMA launches review of private dentistry The CMA has launched a market study into the £8 billion private dentistry sector to make sure it is working well for UK consumers. From: Competition and Markets Authority Published 5 March 2026 iStock The CMA has published online forms for consumers and dental professionals to share their experiences , as well as a separate call for views on the proposed scope of the study New CMA advice published to help people when choosing and paying for dental treatment CEO: “For some, turning to private dentistry is a choice – but for many, it’s a necessity. People need clear, accessible information at the right time so they can make the right decisions for themselves and their families.” The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review of private dentistry, looking at both essential care and cosmetic treatments. It is seeking 

 Press release B2B used car auction merger cleared by CMA The final decision follows a consultation on the CMA’s phase 2 interim report. From: Competition and Markets Authority Published 5 March 2026 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today cleared Constellation Developments Limited (Constellation)’s deal – through its British Car Auctions (BCA) business – to buy ABVR Holdings Limited (Aston Barclay), following an in-depth phase 2 investigation led by an independent inquiry group. BCA and Aston Barclay both offer used vehicle auction services to large national business vendors and buyers. The clearance comes after the inquiry group investigated concerns that the deal could reduce competition in the UK. When investigating a merger, the CMA compares its effects with what would likely happen if the merger did not go ahead. In this case, having conducted a thorough investigation

 EU must step up its efforts to curb the high number of unsafe products entering Europe  francois.jeanneteau Thu, 03/05/2026 - 09:21  High numbers of dangerous products have reached EU consumers in 2025 according to <a href="https://op.europa.eu/webpub/just/safety-gate-2025-report/en/" target="_blank" title="https://op.europa.eu/webpub/just/saf

FCA warns customers of HDH Investment Services Limited | FCA FCA warns customers of HDH Investment Services Limited News stories First published: 05/03/2026 Last updated: 05/03/2026 We're concerned that HDH Investment Services Limited may have given unsuitable financial advice to some of its customers, potentially leading to financial loss. We recently placed restrictions on HDH Investment Services Limited (HDH) . From 20 January 2026, HDH agreed to stop carrying out all regulated activities. This now means the firm can't give investment advice. HDH also agreed to write to all customers to explain what these restrictions mean for them. What customers should do now If you think you were given unsuitable advice, or you're unhappy with the service you received from HDH, you have the right to complain . We know this news may be worrying. If you have concerns, you can use our contact form to 

FCA announces senior leadership appointments | FCA FCA announces senior leadership appointments News stories First published: 05/03/2026 Last updated: 05/03/2026 We have appointed 2 new senior leaders, further strengthening our capability across key areas of our remit. Chris Knight will join us in July 2026 as director of insurance within our Supervision, Policy and Competition (SPC) division. He joins the FCA from Legal & General, where he has been the group chief risk officer for the last 5 years and member of the Group management committee. Prior to this, he was CEO of Legal & General Retail Retirement for 3 years. David Lymburn joined the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) on 23 February 2026 as interim deputy managing director. David brings over 15 years’ experience in financial services, including as chief operating officer and global payments programme director at Nordea Bank and pay

 Press release Space firms to scale-up and thrive in Britain with government backing for bolder strategy A bolder approach to space strategy will see £500 million allocated to national programmes to back high-growth technologies and help British companies scale and compete on the international stage. From: UK Space Agency and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Published 4 March 2026 Last updated 4 March 2026 — See all updates Space Minister Liz Lloyd speaking at Space-Comm Expo Europe. Speaking today at Space‑Comm Expo in London, Minister Liz Lloyd set out a clear vision to make Britain a competitive, agile space power. A major package of investment and reform will ensure public funding is focused more sharply on four areas that drive economic growth and national security outcomes: Satellite Communications; In Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (such as refuelling

 [Luevi]   Area of Freedom, Security and Justice  Social assistance for third-country nationals: Member States may require possession of a long-term residence permit  

 [Daraa]   Area of Freedom, Security and Justice  A Member State’s refusal to take charge of asylum seekers for whom it is responsible may ultimately result in the requesting State having to examine an asylum application  

 [Aroja]   Area of Freedom, Security and Justice  Return of illegally staying persons: in order to calculate the maximum period of detention, it is necessary to aggregate all periods of detention completed on the basis of one and the same return decision  

 Commission v Portugal (Special areas of conservation – Failure to comply with a judgment of the Court of Justice)   Twofold failure to fulfil obligations: Portugal is ordered to pay €10 million for failing to comply with a judgment of the Court of Justice finding an infringement of the Habitats Directive  

 [Tukowiecka]   Free movement of capital  Advocate General Rantos: the bank cannot refuse to refund immediately the amount of an unauthorised transaction on the ground of gross negligence on the part of the customer  

 PRESS RELEASE Publication 05 March 2026 Commission holds first meeting of Special Panel on child safety online European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hosted the first meeting of the Special Panel on child safety online. AdobeStock ©myboys The panel, announced in the 2025 State of the Union address , will provide expert recommendations to better protect and empower children online and will explore the need for potential harmonised age restrictions to access social media. President Ursula von der Leyen said: For decades, we have made the real world safer for children and we must do the same in the digital world. The positive opportunities that technology offers cannot come at the cost of their safety, health or happiness. In Europe, tech platforms already have a responsibility to ensure the safety of users and we will continue to ensure they do so. But we must also do more to 

Fruit d’un travail pluridisciplinaire, le guide « IA en contexte de soins » vise à répondre aux questions des professionnels de santé sur leurs obligations et les bonnes pratiques à mettre en œuvre. Il est mis en consultation jusqu’au 16 avril 2026.

Cette consultation nécessite la mise en œuvre d’un traitement de données à caractère personnel conjointement géré par la Haute autorité de santé (HAS) et la Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL).

Press Notice: Colleges are stepping in to provide students with support, despite delays in key information about their additional needs, Children’s Commissioner warns | Children's Commissioner for England Skip to content News > Press Notice: Colleges are stepping in to provide students with support, despite delays in key information about their additional needs, Children’s Commissioner warns 6 March 2026 Colleges across England helping students outside of their core role and providing support for mental health, poverty, and wellbeing, often because other services cannot meet demand Delays and gaps in information sharing between schools and local services is leaving young people heading to college without the support they need at a critical transition point Funding pressures and rising need are limiting colleges’ ability to help, with 90% of college leaders saying funding limits their abi

 Print News New episode on the Digital Identity Wallets is out! 5 March 2026 TechDispatch Talks explores the intersection of technology, data protection, and privacy. In this episode we discuss how Digital Identity Wallets could transform the way we prove who we are online and offline. Could it reduce data oversharing and profiling while also examining the real privacy and security risks? Join us to know more about Digital Identity Wallets. Have a listen Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy 23 February 2026 The EDPS is among the 61 signatories of a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery issued by data protection authorities from the Global Privacy Assembly. Read here Data takes flight: Navigating privacy at the airport 19 February 2026 On 12 February 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) Traine

GDPR Omnibus: EU “simplification” far removed from real business needs The participants' responses often point in the opposite direction to the European Commission’s approach mickey 05 March 2026