UK News Daily Wikimedia Loses UK Court Battle, UK Trains 40000 Construction Workers, Sturgeon Regrets Comments on Gender, Promising Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine, and more...
Aug 12, 2025
The Wikimedia Foundation faces a setback after losing a court battle over the UK's Online Safety Act, raising questions about user verification and free speech. In an initiative to boost homegrown talent, the UK plans to train 40,000 new construction workers. Nicola Sturgeon reflects on her comments regarding gender identity, expressing regret over the impact of her statements. Meanwhile, a promising pancreatic cancer vaccine shows potential to improve survival rates. EasyJet announces innovative navigation software to enhance flight efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Court Upholds Act But Flags Wikipedia Risk
- The High Court upheld the Online Safety Act while urging Ofcom to avoid disrupting Wikipedia's operations.
- Wikimedia warns mandatory user verification risks volunteers' safety and free knowledge access.
Grow Construction Skills Domestically
- Train 40,000 construction workers via technical colleges to boost homegrown skills for 1.5m new homes.
- Invest in targeted apprenticeships for builders, electricians, carpenters and plumbers by 2029.
Sturgeon Reassesses Gender Self-ID Push
- Nicola Sturgeon admits the gender debate became irrational after high-profile cases shifted public sentiment.
- She concedes she should have paused self-identification reforms for further scrutiny.