The European Union has opened formal proceedings against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, citing concerns that design features on its platforms, such as infinite scroll, exploit user vulnerabilities and promote 'compulsive use' in minors. Non-compliance could result in substantial fines for the tech giant.
Prime Minister Starmer confronts Parliament regarding the vetting of Lord Mandelson for the Washington ambassadorship, following revelations that senior civil servants withheld critical security information. The controversy questions adherence to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 and the Civil Service Code.
Birmingham faces a potential shift in its political landscape on May 7, with widespread discontent over Labour's 14-year tenure, exacerbated by a prolonged bin strike and council bankruptcy. Voters are weighing multiple parties and independent candidates, with issues like local services and international conflicts influencing their choices.
