Universal basic income could be used to soften hit from AI job losses in UK, minister says Lord Stockwood says people in government ‘definitely’ talking about idea as technology disrupts industries
‘This can’t be left to individual families’: how social media ban could affect under-16s Parents, teachers and young people share their views on whether social media restrictions would work in the UK
As most TV viewers tune in via broadband, will 2034 signal the death of Freeview? The aerial-accessed service has a fast-dwindling audience but when exactly to switch the platform off is proving highly divisive
Burner phones and lead-lined bags: a history of UK security tactics in China Starmer’s team is wary of spies but such fears are not new – with Theresa May once warned to get dressed under a duvet
Artificial intelligence will cost jobs, admits Liz Kendall UK technology secretary also announced plans to train up to 10 million Britons in AI skills to help workforce adapt
‘Process failed’ says BBC after Apprentice contestant’s offensive tweets emerge Production company asked for full review after broadcaster ‘completely unaware’ of Levi Hodgetts-Hague’s comments
YouTube criticised after pulling out of UK TV audience measurement Owner Google moves to block Barb data access months after allowing 200 channels to be monitored
Rabbit Trap review – feral child lends eerie magic to Dev Patel fairy folk rock horror The 70s musicians who choose to lay down some tracks in remote Welsh countryside may not really surprise, but one young local is startlingly memorable
Strongroom review – tough locked-vault thriller is outstanding British 60s crime picture A gang of bank robbers return to the scene of their crime to free the two employees they imprisoned in a vault in this suspenseful British thriller from 1962
Coinbase adverts banned in UK for suggesting crypto could ease cost of living crisis Advertising Standards Authority says firm advised by George Osborne ‘trivialised risks of cryptocurrency’
Pornhub to stop new UK users accessing site from next week Company cites impact of mandatory age checks introduced in summer 2025 under the Online Safety Act
UK ministers accept $1m from Meta amid social media ban consultation Campaigners decry ties with ‘Trump-supporting’ tech firms after funding is accepted to develop state AI systems
Can’t decide on a food delivery? Just Eat launches AI chatbot to help you choose Delivery firm aims to overcome ‘choice overload’ using voice assistant in its UK app, with global rollout planned
Bafta film awards 2026: full list of nominations All the nominees for the 2026 Bafta film awards have been announced, ahead of the winners’ ceremony on 22 February at London’s Royal Festival Hall
Melania documentary struggles in UK cinemas as Vue admits sales are ‘soft’ Only one ticket sold for premiere of film about US first lady at Vue’s flagship London branch as insiders question launch strategy