7 h. ago Dog walker hosts XL Bully 'pack walk' for owners facing abuse around the ban

Cally Gilbert’s first ‘Lead with Love’ event in Fife brought together six of the dogs and their owners, who she says face daily verbal attacks in the street over their pets.

Events

22 h. ago Tories accused of 'insulting' voters with desperate pub banter claims

Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith claimed vital legislation to keep employees safe from being harassed by abusive customers was an attempt to 'ban banter'

Politics

24 h. ago Nuno responds to Gary Neville's quit demand after confrontation with Nottingham Forest owner

Nuno Espirito Santo had to face some brutal feedback from the Nottingham Forest owner, who stormed onto the pitch after Sunday's draw with Leicester as Gary Neville urged the manager to quit

Politics

3 d. ago John Textor launches plan for audacious takeover of Crystal Palace

American looking to increase stake beyond 80%He faces competition from NY Jets owner JohnsonJohn Textor is attempting an audacious takeover of Crystal Palace but faces competition from the New York Jets owner Woody Johnson as the battle for control at Selhurst Park heats up before the club’s appearance in the FA Cup final next Saturday.It is understood that Textor, who failed in his bid to buy Everton last year, has held talks with his fellow American shareholders David Blitzer and Josh Harris about buying their shares in Palace, which constitute about 36% of the club. That would take Textor’s stake to more than 80% and mean he would be able to complete a full takeover – a situation that could threaten the future of the long-serving chairman, Steve Parish. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago South London paedo teacher who paid £65k to commission child abuse given ban

South London paedo teacher who paid £65k to commission child abuse given ban  News Shopper

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5 d. ago Pub claps back at customer claiming 'disgusting' service as they serve up CCTV response

The customer left a negative review on the pub's Facebook page following a visit on Bank Holiday Monday - but owner of The Hulton Arms Adam Griffiths was having none of it

Economics

1 week ago UK high street store to close all branches as boss makes 'heavy heart' announcement

The owner of the historic company said in an emotional Facebook statement that 'unfortunately the April increases for businesses has forced this decision' with all branches being closed

Politics

1 week ago UK’s top universities received £2.8m worth of funding from Meta last year

Campaigners urged universities to be more cautious in their engagement with Facebook’s ownerBritain’s elite universities are continuing to benefit from multimillion-pound funding from Facebook’s owner, Meta, amid criticism over its approach to harmful content, ditching of independent factcheckers and political influence.Members of the Russell Group benefited from a total of £2.8m worth of funding from Meta last year, and £7.7m over the past four years. Imperial College alone has taken £3.6m from Mark Zuckerberg’s companies since 2021. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Football life ban for ‘Capello’ but Gabon’s abuse questions are far from over

Former coach’s conduct is said to be the tip of the iceberg and Fifa continues to investigate matters related to abuseIt was at a press conference to announce Gabon’s squad for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi in August 2018 that Pierre-Alain Mounguengui admitted Gabonese football had a problem. After shocking revelations made by Shiva “Star” Nzigou – a former striker who played for the French club Nantes and won 24 caps – that a network of paedophiles had been operating in the country for more than two decades, the president of the Gabon football association (Fegafoot) since 2014 felt obliged to comment.“Before Shiva Star Nzigou’s statements, we knew that in Gabon there were similar signs and other indications,” Mounguengui said. “In the past, without naming names, we had people in certain clubs and sports venues who were hired to coach young people, but the education of a child begins at the grassroots. If they are deformed at the root, it is sometimes difficult ...

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2 w. ago Dog owners face risk of £1,000 court fines for breaking rules from this week

Dog owners who flout the law could be slapped with a £100 fine, which could rise to a maximum of £1,000. The restrictions will run from May to September

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2 w. ago Dog owners could face £1,000 court fines from this week as new bans rolled out

Dog owners are being warned to check rules before they head out with their pets, as many popular coastal spots will soon introduce restrictions

Economics

2 w. ago Ban AI ‘nudification’ apps enabling sexual abuse, Children’s Commissioner says

Dame Rachel de Souza has called for the Government to ban ‘nudification’ apps.

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2 w. ago Scots dog walker plans XL Bully 'pack walks' for owners facing 'abuse' over ban

Former nurse Cally Gilbert says XL owners have faced verbal attacks in the street over their pets.

Events

2 w. ago More than a third of female business owners have faced gender discrimination

A survey of 500 female small business owners found that 35% have faced gender discrimination, with 53% feeling pressure to prove themselves more compared to their male counterparts

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2 w. ago EU fines Apple and Meta for breaching fair competition rules

First penalties under landmark Digital Markets Act are fines of €500m to Apple and €200m to Facebook ownerThe European Commission has fined Apple €500m (£429m) and Meta €200m for breaking rules on fair competition and user choice, in the first penalties issued under one of the EU’s landmark internet laws.The fines under the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), which is intended to ensure fair business practices by tech companies, are likely to provide another flashpoint with Donald Trump’s administration, which has fiercely attacked Europe’s internet regulation. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Meta ‘hastily’ changed moderation policy with little regard to impact, says oversight board

Facebook and Instagram owner criticised for leaving up posts inciting violence during UK riotsMark Zuckerberg’s Meta announced sweeping content moderation changes “hastily” and with no indication it had considered the human rights impact, according to the social media company’s oversight board.The assessment of the changes came as the Facebook and Instagram owner was criticised for leaving up three posts containing anti-Muslim and anti-migrant content during riots in the UK last summer. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Walker injured in Lake District fall tells mountain rescuers 'My dog pushed me'

The man suffered a gash to the head after slipping down a steep fell

Events

3 w. ago Guinea pigs left to die under hedge as Scottish SPCA makes urgent appeal

Six guinea pigs including two adults and four tiny youngsters were discovered cowering beneath a bush in Edinburgh by a dog walker.

Events

4 w. ago Meta faces antitrust claims at trial over Instagram and WhatsApp ownership

Facebook parent faces threats of illegal social media monopoly after spending billions to acquire two platformsFacebook parent Meta Platforms faces a high-stakes trial in Washington starting on Monday on claims it built an illegal social media monopoly by spending billions of dollars to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp, in a case where US antitrust enforcers seek to unwind the deals.The acquisitions more than a decade ago aimed to eliminate nascent competitors who could threaten Facebook’s status as the go-to social media platform for users to connect with friends and family, the US Federal Trade Commission claims. It filed the case in 2020 during Donald Trump’s first term. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Meta: Facebook owner could be forced to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp

The trial could mark a ‘new social media world order,’ tech expert says

Technology