Tag: Select committee (United Kingdom)

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UK Lawmakers Warn of Repeat Civil Unrest Without Action on Digital Misinformation

British MPs have issued a stark warning that failure to address online misinformation could lead to repeated civil disturbances. The science and technology committee claims current regulations don’t adequately cover AI-generated content and problematic advertising models.

Government Complacency on Digital Harms Risks Public Safety

According to reports from the parliamentary science and technology select committee, the UK faces imminent risk of repeated civil disturbances unless the government takes stronger action against online misinformation. Committee chair Chi Onwurah has accused ministers of complacency regarding the threat posed by social media platforms and their algorithmic amplification of harmful content.

by Darren Holt
Economy and TradingEnergy

UK Energy Bills Set for 20% Rise Despite Wholesale Price Drops, Suppliers Warn

Octopus Energy executives told MPs that household energy bills are on track to increase by 20% over the next four years regardless of wholesale market movements. The warning highlights how government policy costs and network upgrades are driving bill increases beyond energy commodity prices.

Energy Bills Projected to Climb Despite Falling Wholesale Prices

Britain’s largest energy supplier has warned that household bills could rise by 20% over the next four years even if wholesale electricity prices were to fall by half, according to testimony before Parliament. Octopus Energy executives told MPs that government policy costs and network upgrade charges are becoming the primary drivers of energy bill increases, overshadowing traditional market factors.

by Darren Holt