Watchdog that could rein in the tech giants

Watchdog that could rein in the tech giants: New UK digital regulator might have power to suspend or reverse anti-competitive action Digital regulator could investigate Google’s algorithms, says Oliver Dowden Concerns they disproportionately direct enquiries to Left-leaning news sites  The Digital Markets Unit (DMU) has already begun work on a code of conduct By Paul … Read more

Will the Queen have to rein in costs to cover a Covid ‘pay cut’?

Will the Queen have to rein in costs to cover a Covid ‘pay cut’? Ministers in talks with Palace to reduce £82m annual taxpayer package – with Monarch ‘happy to play her part’ Government officials are in talks with Palace about a new financial settlement  Her Majesty’s current five-year Sovereign Grant agreement ends in 2022  … Read more

Chris Whitty says lockdown could get TOUGHER and he’s ‘not confident’ Tier 3 alone can rein in covid

Chris Whitty says lockdown could get TOUGHER and he’s ‘not confident’ Tier Three alone can rein in coronavirus as ministers try to ‘balance’ bringing R down with harming economy Prime Minister announced new ‘traffic light’ local lockdowns on Monday Prof Chris Whitty said he was ‘not confident’ the rules went far enough  Chief medical officer … Read more