Google Store is set to ban stalkerware apps but leaves a loophole for hackers to launch services

Google has officially banned stalkerware from the Play Store. Stalkerware apps allow users to spy on someone’s phone, tablet or other devices without their knowledge or consent, allowing hackers to track children, employees, spouses, or even complete strangers.  The tech giant announced the ban, which goes into effect on October 1, in an update Wednesday to … Read more

Labour calls for ban on sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars to be fast-tracked to 2030

The Labour Party has today confirmed it has written to transport secretary Grant Shapps calling on him to bring forward the ban on sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars. Prime minister Boris Johnson has already backed proposals to accelerate a scheduled deadline for the ban from 2040 and Shapps himself has suggested the … Read more

Laura Anderson shares defiant makeup-free selfie as she discusses proposed air-brushing ban

Laura Anderson continued to hit back at trolls on Saturday as she shared another makeup-free snap after sparking controversy with her ‘changing face’ earlier this week. It comes as the newly-single Love Island star, 31, appeared on BBC Breakfast earlier in the day to discuss the proposed air-brushing ban. Tory MP Dr Luke Evans has drawn up … Read more

EU threatens to ban UK food exports if no trade deal agreed

The European Parliament will block any trade deal with the UK if Boris Johnson breaches his Brexit deal, MEPs said today. Leaders in Brussels said the Prime Minister’s UK Internal Market Bill is a ‘serious and unacceptable breach of international law’ which puts the trade negotiations at risk. A statement added: ‘Should the UK authorities … Read more

EU threatens to ban UK food exports if no trade deal agreed

The European Parliament will block any trade deal with the UK if Boris Johnson breaches his Brexit deal, MEPs said today. Leaders in Brussels said the Prime Minister’s UK Internal Market Bill is a ‘serious and unacceptable breach of international law’ which puts the trade negotiations at risk. A statement added: ‘Should the UK authorities … Read more

Cabinet at war over the rule of six: Almost every minister on committee argued against stringent ban

Boris Johnson’s Covid clampdown has divided his Cabinet, it emerged last night. He faces a fierce Tory backlash over the contentious ‘rule of six’ that bans gatherings of seven or more from Monday. A string of senior ministers opposed the measure at a crunch meeting, with Chancellor Rishi Sunak among those to speak out. A … Read more

Cabinet at war over the rule of six: Almost every minister on committee argued against stringent ban

Boris Johnson’s Covid clampdown has divided his Cabinet, it emerged last night. He faces a fierce Tory backlash over the contentious ‘rule of six’ that bans gatherings of seven or more from Monday. A string of senior ministers opposed the measure at a crunch meeting, with Chancellor Rishi Sunak among those to speak out. A … Read more

PUBG strips Tencent’s publishing rights in India to escape ban

The skirmish between India and China has prompted the Indian government’s recent ban of 118 apps, which includes the hugely popular Battle Royale game PUBG. The game is published by one of Asia’s most valuable company Tencent Games, and before the ban had over 40 million monthly active users in India. To reclaim things and … Read more