UK News Daily UK Enforces Child Safety Regulations, Starmer Unveils Clean Energy Strategy, Edinburgh University Faces £140M Shortfall, Fans Demand Fair Ticket Prices, and more...
Apr 25, 2025
UK regulators are pushing tech giants to enhance child online safety or face consequences. The Prime Minister introduces an ambitious plan for a clean energy future by 2030, aiming for 95% renewable power. Edinburgh University grapples with a £140M shortfall, potentially leading to job cuts and higher tuition fees. Fans are calling for fairer ticket prices to support the struggling live music scene. Meanwhile, London launches new initiatives to increase access to universities for disadvantaged youth.
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UK Online Safety Act Enforced
- UK's Online Safety Act mandates tech companies block harmful content for children by 2025 or face shutdowns.
- This includes age verification and algorithm filtering, with criminal charges possible for non-compliance.
Starmer's Bold Clean Energy Plan
- UK targets 95% clean power by 2030 to reduce fossil fuel dependency and increase energy security.
- Energy security links directly to national security amid global geopolitical risks, especially from Russia.
Edinburgh University's Financial Crisis
- Edinburgh University faces a £140 million shortfall, about 10% of turnover.
- Cost-cutting includes freezing academic promotions and voluntary redundancies, possibly compulsory ones later.