Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Chancellor Rachel Reeves urge tech companies like Meta and Google to remove violent material from social media to prevent further attacks, citing the case of the Southport killer who accessed an al-Qaeda training manual online. Axel Rudakubana, who killed three children and injured others in an attack, used techniques from the manual. The government’s Online Safety Act, set to become law in March, will require platforms to take measures against illegal content, but Cooper emphasizes the companies’ moral responsibility to act immediately.
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Home Office not moving migrants from Epping hotel despite fierce backlash
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Bell Hotel in Epping to oppose its use as accommodation for asylum seekers, clashing with police but resulting in only one arrest. The Home Office confirmed that the asylum seekers would not be moved, amidst speculation of relocating some to the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf, which also faced protests. Want More Context? 🔎
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