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The Culture Secretary said changes to gambling laws are needed to combat addiction caused by the ‘betting shop in your pocket’. Oliver Dowden, whose department will lead the biggest shake-up of the rules for the industry in 15 years, said he was struck by conversations he had with ‘victims’ of gambling addiction. Smartphones and online … Read more
China has warned the UK and its allies from the ‘Five Eyes’ alliance to ‘be careful not to get their eyes jabbed and blinded’ after the group demanded Beijing end its crackdown on Hong Kong. Britain and its four allies – US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand – criticised China for allegedly silencing dissent in the … Read more
A London council has been blasted by the government for a lack of ‘common sense’ after it set up metal barriers in front of goals in a park to stop children playing football. Southwark council blocked the goals in Warwick Gardens in Peckham, south London, along with a sign that warned people not to touch … Read more
Boris Johnson’s eco call to arms: Crackdown on diesel and petrol vehicles could be sped up to bring in ban by 2030 PM Boris Johnson called on world leaders to commit to tackling climate crisis The banning of sales of new petrol and diesel cars could be brought forward Insiders believe that Mr Johnson will … Read more
Junk food adverts could be banned online as the government continues its crackdown on obesity with ministers announcing a new consultation today. The proposals aim to target online advertisements for products that are high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) and will restrict a wide range of advertising methods including banner ads and paid-for ads … Read more
It’s time to get ruff! Jails take on extra sniffer dogs that can root out drugs and even mobile phones in crackdown on inmates Prisons minister Lucy Frazer announced investment as part of £100m package The 176 additional dogs will increase the overall number in jails to more than 800 Dogs capable of detecting drugs and … Read more
Peers will be told to reveal pay from Russia or China in long-awaited crackdown after damning report on influence over British politics Lords members will have to declare any payments from foreign governments The new rule has been proposed by the intelligence and security committee The move could be set to hit a number of senior … Read more
Pheasant shoots will be scaled back across the country as government ‘caves in’ to BBC wildlife host Chris Packham The Government has been accused of ‘caving in’ to campaign by Chris Packham It came after licensing to limit the release of popular game birds was announced Shooting organisations have now been left outraged by the … Read more
BBC bosses are to unveil tough new rules on staff use of social media amid impartiality crackdown… but Gary Lineker still won’t play ball Beeb is clamping down on tweets and lucrative outside work in new crackdown The director-general’s impartiality crackdown will have more stringent measures Tim Davie adds he’s prepared to sack presenters and ‘take people … Read more
The Metropolitan Police have deployed extra officers to Hammersmith and Fulham and Hackney as the Government tries to control those boroughs with the highest rates of coronavirus transmission. As the nation continues to grapple with the pandemic, officers will conduct extra patrols in the worst-affected areas in the capital to help clampdown on breaches of the … Read more