UK government is still using a ‘racially biased’ passport checker

The UK government is using a ‘racially biased’ online passport photo checker – despite an updated version being available for more than a year. HM Passport Office has confirmed an improved version of the facial detection system, developed by its software vendor, has still not rolled out.  The facial detection system is part of the … Read more

Covid-19 Symptom Checker ‘failed to pick up serious illness’

The NHS‘s 111 Covid-19 Symptom Checker fails to pick up symptoms of severe Covid-19, as well as bacterial pneumonia and sepsis, a new report reveals.  Researchers tested symptom checkers from four countries – the UK, the US, Japan and Singapore – by simulating all three conditions, which can be life-threatening. They found the UK’s was … Read more

What tier am I in? Post-lockdown checker for England crashes moments after going live

Tier checker CRASHES moments after going live: Government postcode tool suffers ‘technical difficulties’ as nation desperately tries to find out what level of restrictions their local area is under Government postcode checker helps people find out which tier area is placed in But it crashed today just minutes after going live leaving Britons frustrated Message … Read more

Postcode checker reveals how lockdown rules differ in areas across the UK 

An unofficial postcode-checking website has been launched to allow users to find out what the coronavirus lockdown rules are in the area where they live.  Some areas of the country – notably in the North West of England and Leicester – have stricter rules than others because of spikes in Covid-19 cases there.  As a … Read more

Postcode checker shows which pubs and restaurants are offering up to £10 off meals in August

Look away Boris! Postcode checker shows which pubs and restaurants are offering up to £10 off meals in August under Rishi Sunak’s new scheme – and it doesn’t look like it will help much with the government’s anti-obesity drive! Diners will receive a 50 per cent discount, up to a maximum of £10 per head … Read more