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London on back foot with encryption vs safety debate
The UK government wants encryption weakened, but platforms are rallying together in opposition
United KingdomUK GDP is unlikely to grow in first-quarter 2023
UK GDP grew modestly in January as hospitality and education rebounded but manufacturing and construction fell
United KingdomNorthern Ireland strains on EU-UK ties will persist
The EU and United Kingdom have reached an agreement concerning the post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland
United KingdomUK-EU agreement will likely be implemented
The United Kingdom and EU have reached an agreement regarding the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol
United KingdomScottish independence movement faces uncertain future
Scotland will have a new first minister after Nicola Sturgeon announced that she was departing frontline politics
United KingdomUK battle over encryption has global significance
End-to-end encrypted platforms oppose UK legislative plans to scan accounts for child safety-related content
United KingdomSafety tech will aid online content moderation
European governments are actively encouraging firms developing tools to make the internet safer, especially for children
InternationalMicrosoft-Activision deal underlines regulatory trend
Microsoft's attempt to acquire Activision is facing intense regulatory and corporate scrutiny
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