The Staggers Banning under-16s from social media would punish those who need it most The European Parliament is considering an amendment that would ban under 16s from some online services unless they have parental consent. By Barbara Speed
Science & Tech “They pay me in Bitcoin”: What it’s like to work as an escort in the digital age By Barbara Speed
Scientists have finally said it: alcohol causes cancer Enough of "linked" and "attributable": a new paper concludes that alcohol directly causes seven types of cancer. By Barbara Speed
Cabinet audit: what does the appointment of Amber Rudd as Home Secretary mean for policy? The political and policy-based implications of the new Secretary of State for the Home Department. By Barbara Speed
“I can’t leave until they do”: as aid is running out, what next for the Calais camp? The so-called “Jungle” refugee camp is now an established community with complex, daily needs – but donations are drying up. By Barbara Speed
The one where she turns into a USB stick: the worst uses of tech in films The new film Worst Tinder Date Ever will join a long tradition of poorly-thought-through tech storylines. By Barbara Speed
Is the sale of the UK’s largest tech company a “sad day” or a “vote of confidence” for Britain? British-owned ARM Holdings will be sold to Japanese phone company SoftBank. By Barbara Speed
Labour may block supporter applications to vote if they’ve called an MP “scum” or “traitor” “Terms of abuse that will not be tolerated include (but are not limited to): traitor, scum or scab.” By Barbara Speed
Killer police robots and AI drones will further distance us from the act of killing A robot was used in Dallas to kill a suspected shooter. Is this the future of policing? By Barbara Speed