30 h. ago Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey join hundreds of creatives and leaders urging Prime Minister to enforce copyright law

They are calling on the UK Government to support proposals to protect copyright in the age of AI

Politics

3 d. ago Data reforms move closer to becoming law amid calls to ‘protect artists’ from AI

The Government pledged to conduct an economic impact assessment of the policy options put forward in its copyright and AI consultation.

Politics

8 d. ago The Midnight Walk release date – when you can step into the stop motion dark fantasy adventure

Your journey as The Burnt One begins soon, guided by the lost lantern critter called Potboy, who you must protect at all costs.

Politics

1 week ago Campaigners call for urgent action to protect infants from unhealthy food

It follows the findings of Leeds University research, featured in the BBC Panorama investigation The Truth About Baby Food.

Society

1 week ago West Lothian resident calls for hospitals to be made safer for immunosuppressed patients

Heather Pentler is urging the public to support a petition calling for new measures to protect vulnerable patients from airborne infections in healthcare settings.

Science

1 week ago Bullion coin sales soar as Britons flock to ‘protect wealth’, Royal Mint says

The UK’s official maker of British coins said the surge reflects people turning to so-called ‘safe haven’ assets in a bid to protect their wealth.

Economics

2 w. ago Sexual violence reported by 60% of women in Spain’s film industry

Female film-makers call for action to end culture of ‘silence and impunity’Six in 10 women in Spain’s film and audiovisual industry have suffered sexual violence, according to a report that calls for urgent action to protect female workers.The report, from the Association of Women Film-Makers and Audio-Visual Media, found that 60.3% of the women surveyed had been subjected to some form of sexual violence in spaces related to the industries. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Now JK Rowling mocks 'Pontius Pilates' Nicola Sturgeon for staying silent on trans court ruling and calls out 'shameless' Keir Starmer for failing to protect women

Rowling, who has become a figurehead for gender-critical campaigners, attacked Sir Keir Starmer for his embarrassing U-turn and mocked Nicola Sturgeon over her deafening silence.

Events

2 w. ago ‘You don’t expect your own children to do this’: Ray’s shocking tale of elder abuse and the son who stole $230,000

Experts call for redesign of financial services and improved Centrelink processes to protect older Australians from fraudGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe fraud began when Ray Baird, then 65, asked his son Peter for help dealing with the bank. In the years that followed, Peter gained access to his dad’s bank accounts, diverted Ray’s aged pension to his own bank account and ran up debts in his father’s name that led to two caveats being put on Ray’s home.By the time the fraud was uncovered and Ray, then 74, began to untangle the lies his son had spun, Peter had taken more than $230,000 from him, including seven years of pension totalling $152,423.33. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago UK tenants could see end to excessive rent increases and ‘no fault’ evictions under new Renters' Rights Bill

The Renters’ Rights Bill has entered the committee stage in the House of Lords today, meaning it is now one step closer to becoming law

Politics

2 w. ago MPs call on government to 'protect safety' of 'brave' women who won Supreme Court gender battle after 'appalling attacks'

MPs and campaigners have called out the 'death threats' and 'misogynistic abuse' of women who won Supreme Court legal battle

Events

3 w. ago New calls to ‘stop PIP cuts’ and protect vulnerable people on disability benefits

Planned changes to health and disability benefits are set to start next year.

Politics