4 h. ago Watch: Air India CEO says airline ordered to complete Boeing 787 safety checks by regulator

Watch as the CEO of Air India says the airline is “completing precautionary safety checks on Boeing 787 aircraft as directed by our regulator, the DGCA.” (14 June)

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34 h. ago Air India crash piles fresh turmoil on beleaguered Boeing in devastating new low

The American company is already reeling from years of safety crises, whistleblower scandals, financial haemorrhaging, and regulatory scrutiny that has seen a crisis in passenger confidence

Events

4 d. ago UK media regulator investigates possible online safety breaches at 4chan

Ofcom looks into whether 4chan and file-sharing services failed to put measures to protect users from illegal contentBritain’s media regulator, Ofcom, on Tuesday launched nine investigations into the internet message board 4chan as well as several file-sharing services over possible breaches of online safety laws.Britain’s Online Safety Act, passed in 2023, sets tougher standards for platforms to tackle criminal activity, with an emphasis on child protection and illegal content. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Matalan urgently recalls children's swimwear due to fear of 'strangulation'

The retailer has warned that three items from its boy's swimwear range don't meet product safety regulations.

Politics

1 week ago Can I take my portable charger on a flight? The rules after several airlines ban using the device

Airlines in the US, China, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea and Singapore have introduced new power bank regulations following fire safety concerns

Politics

3 w. ago Father of girl drowned in waterpark calls on PM to ‘overhaul safety regulations’

Senior coroner Heidi Connor concluded Kyra Hill had been unlawfully killed following gross health and safety breaches at Liquid Leisure near Windsor.

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last month British Airways fined £3.2m after luggage handlers hurt in similar accidents

Southwark Crown Court heard the two men fell from equipment while loading aircraft at Heathrow.

Economics