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Millions of WhatsApp users have taken the drastic step of abandoning the app ahead of a privacy policy update that will force them to share their data with Facebook. The update, which will be released on February 8, affects WhatsApp users in all countries outside of Europe and the UK, where there are strict data protection … Read more
Millions of WhatsApp users have taken the drastic step of abandoning the app ahead of a privacy policy update that will force them to share their data with Facebook. The update, which will be released on February 8, affects WhatsApp users in all countries outside of Europe and the UK, where data protection laws are stricter. … Read more
Many Britons have abandoned the annual Dry January after less than a week of 2021 following the new national lockdown announced by Boris Johnson on Monday. Following Mr Johnson’s drastic measures, put in place to combat a surge in infections and the threat of the NHS collapsing, people took to social media to joke about … Read more
Having one of the new coronavirus vaccines does not mean Britons, including pensioners, can act with ‘wild abandon and go off to the bingo halls’, the Deputy chief medical officer has said. Professor Jonathan Van-Tam was asked at Wednesday’s Downing Street press conference whether people who have had two doses of a vaccine would still … Read more
Almost a third of home buyers would abandon their purchase if they missed the 31 March deadline for taking advantage of the Government’s stamp duty holiday, according to a new survey. The survey asked 1,000 people who were currently in the process of buying a home whether they would continue with their purchase if the … Read more
Tourists ‘will abandon Britain if the Chancellor scraps duty-free shopping’ as watchdog warns it will raise only £195m in the first year – £300m less than original estimates Office for Budget Responsibility warns plans based on highly uncertain estimate It predicts it will make UK ‘less attractive for tourists’ compared to Paris or Milan Treasury said that … Read more
Wizz Air jet pilots had to abandon take-off at 140mph when speed sensor failed because insect had laid three eggs in it The Wizz Air pilots were thundering down the runway at Doncaster Airport Probe later blamed three tiny eggs, each the size of a grain of rice inside sensor The June 16 episode was … Read more
Nationwide bosses vow not to abandon towns and pledge to keep at least one branch open in each area Nationwide had pledged to keep at least one branch open in towns until May It has extended this commitment until January 2023 as a result of the pandemic Nationwide’s promise will be a relief for many … Read more
Boris Johnson plans to ‘reset’ his troubled premiership by promising northern Tory MPs he will not abandon them Boris Johnson will use the next fortnight to relaunch his troubled leadership The PM will pledge to northern Tory MPs that he will ‘never veer off the course’ This follows the departure of Dominic Cummings amid worries he is … Read more
Premier League could ABANDON pay-per-view matches, with clubs meeting on Tuesday to discuss whether they will continue into next month after fans railed against £14.95 charge Decision on whether some matches will be pay-per-view to be made on Tuesday Fans’ groups urged Premier League and broadcasters to reconsider the pricing Fans could watch via Sky Sports’ or … Read more