8 h. ago Two major airlines announce strict new hand luggage rules amid safety risk

The airlines have banned the use of a popular device onboard, joining several other carriers such as Emirates with restrictions

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36 h. ago Warning as 'killer car seats' still being sold on eBay, Shein and Wish

Safety experts say 'children’s lives will be at risk'

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4 d. ago October candle warning with risk of cancer, heart disease and dementia

A doctor has warned of the risk while safety experts have highlighted the dangerous numbers

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8 d. ago Gas safety ignorance leaves millions of Brits at risk, study shows

A poll of 2,000 adults found only 51% feel properly educated about the risks of a gas leak, while only 48% feel confident they could turn off their main gas supply if needed.

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1 week ago John Swinney statement on Israel 'risks safety, security and well

John Swinney has insisted he has done the right thing in accusing Israel of “genocide” despite fears it could risk the safety of Jews in Scotland.

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1 week ago Governors of Washington, Oregon and California form a health alliance

The Democratic governors of Washington, Oregon and California have created an alliance to safeguard health policies, believing the Trump administration is putting Americans’ health and safety at risk by politicizing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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1 week ago Justice Secretary slams 'appalling' personal attacks on judges which 'put their safety at risk'

Shabana Mahmood’s remarks come after a period of sustained public criticism of judges

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2 w. ago Surge in counterfeit Labubu dolls 'serious safety risk to children' after hundreds seized in south London

Trading Standards said poor quality dolls have loose parts and poor-quality stitching that are a choking hazard

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2 w. ago Drivers warned to stop driving immediately if these dashboard lights come on

Scottish drivers are being warned that ignoring flashing lights on their dashboards can be fatal or cause serious collisions. Motoring experts at Blackcircles say drivers should take note of their dashboards, as a recent study revealed that 43 per cent of UK drivers do not notice dashboard warning lights.

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2 w. ago Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn

Campaigners call for Paris-style parking charges amid fears big vehicles are taking up excessive public spaceThe number of giant cars in England’s cities has increased tenfold in recent years, according to researchers, who warn the vehicles are taking up excessive public space and posing a threat to public safety.Analysis published by Clean Cities has found SUVs have gone from 3% to 30% of existing cars in the past two decades. In London, the number of SUVs has increased from about 80,000 in 2002 to about 800,000 in 2023. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Hundreds of TikTok UK moderator jobs at risk despite new online safety rules

Cuts in trust and safety team part of switch towards artificial intelligence by social media appTikTok has put hundreds of UK content moderators’ jobs at risk, even as tighter rules come into effect to stop the spread of harmful material online.The viral video app said several hundred jobs in its trust and safety team could be affected in the UK, as well as south and south-east Asia, as part of a global reorganisation. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Hundreds of TikTok jobs at risk in UK as video sharing site launches global restructure of its trust and safety tears

TikTok has said it is putting hundreds of UK jobs at risk as part of a global restructure of its trust and safety teams.

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3 w. ago Notting Hill Carnival safety blitz sees police seize 50 weapons and make 100 arrests

Arrests of 100 suspects ‘intended to disrupt and deter people posing the biggest risk to safety’ at this weekend’s event

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3 w. ago TikTok puts hundreds of UK jobs at risk in safety and moderation teams

It is understood that several hundred jobs will be impacted in the UK, where it currently employs more than 2,500 staff.

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3 w. ago TikTok to lay off hundreds of UK moderators despite Online Safety Act

Chinese-owned platform tells members of its trust and safety team in London that their jobs are at risk

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3 w. ago 7 dashboard lights drivers must never ignore as expert warns of safety risk

Knowing these signs could be the difference between getting to your final destination or being stuck at the side of the road.

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4 w. ago Urgent safety warning issued over fake Labubu dolls which pose ‘serious risk of choking and death’ for young kids

Labubu dolls are cute and creepy collectable plushies sold by the Chinese toy company Pop Mart

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