Wednesday February 11, 2026
Children bombarded with weight loss drug ads online, says commissioner
The Children's Commissioner suggested social media advertising for children should be banned.
Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
Tuesday February 10, 2026
Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim
The UK's markets regulator says the proposed commitments "will boost the UK's app economy".
More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles
Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
Monday February 09, 2026
Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content
The online chat service, which has 200 million monthly users, will blur adult content by default.
AI chatbots pose 'dangerous' risk when giving medical advice, study suggests
It found people using AI for health reasons found it hard to identify what advice they should trust.
Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
