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Ofcom fines porn firm £1m over child safety failures

Ofcom issues a £1m fine to a pornography company for weak age checks. As threats like deepfakes and AI chatbots grow, experts demand faster action to protect children online. Read the full analysis.

Campaigners: Baby Formula Reforms Must Go Further

The UK government faces calls for stronger action on the baby formula crisis, as new measures fall short of a price cap. Discover the impact on families and the CMA's key recommendations.

Lammy's Plan to Limit Jury Trials Faces Criticism

Deputy PM David Lammy proposes restricting jury trials to tackle court backlogs. Experts debate the controversial justice reforms. Listen to the Sky News Daily podcast for full analysis.

Jury Trial Reforms: Judges to Hear More Cases

Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils sweeping reforms to tackle the 78,000-case Crown Court backlog. Judges will replace juries for many offences to deliver 'swift justice'. Read the full details and reaction.

NSW to halve e-bike power after fatal collision

New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.

British Gas Christmas Lights Safety Advice

British Gas engineers offer five crucial safety and energy-saving tips for festive lights. Stay safe, save money, and avoid hazards this Christmas season.

Lammy's justice reforms to scrap some jury trials

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces reforms placing victims 'front and centre', including removing jury trials for some cases to tackle the crown court backlog. Read the full details.

Australia's Landmark Environmental Law Overhaul Passed

Australia's parliament has passed historic reforms to the EPBC Act, providing long-overdue protection for forests and biodiversity. This landmark legislation acknowledges the environment as the foundation of the economy.

London's Vision Zero road safety target at risk

New figures reveal minimal progress towards London's 2040 zero road deaths target, with just three fewer fatalities in 2024. Campaigners demand urgent action on speed limits and dangerous junctions.

Albanese in last-ditch talks to save nature laws

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese intervenes directly in negotiations to rescue Labor's environmental reforms as Greens consider 11th-hour compromise deal before parliament's final sitting day.

Bar Council Warns Against Jury Trial Overhaul

Bar Council chair Barbara Mills argues proposed crown court reforms risk constitutional change without evidence. The government should first fix existing inefficiencies plaguing the justice system.

TikTok boss insists AI keeps teens safe from harm

Exclusive: TikTok's Ali Law tells Sky News how sophisticated AI now understands context better than humans, ensuring teen safety despite cutting 400+ moderator jobs. Read the full interview.

US Unveils First Female Crash Test Dummy

The US transportation department has unveiled the THOR-5F, its first female-modeled crash test dummy. This landmark move aims to address safety disparities that have left women at higher risk of injury in vehicle collisions for decades.

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