Facebook is defending a recent update to Messenger that limits the number of times a message can be forwarded. Users can now only forward a message a maximum of five times, as the firm aims to tamp down on misinformation campaigns – especially about the presidential election and coronavirus pandemic. If a user is warned … Read more
SIMON LAMBERT: These draconian new lockdown rules could knock a V-shaped recovery for six By Simon Lambert for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 12:16 BST, 10 September 2020 | Updated: 12:16 BST, 10 September 2020 The Government has announced a far more draconian tightening of lockdown that anyone expected, at the same time as it tries to get … Read more
Airbnb is banning house parties worldwide in an attempt to help its reputation and comply with coronavirus-related limits on gatherings. The home sharing company, based in San Francisco, said it will limit occupancy in its rental homes to 16 people, but may offer exceptions for boutique hotels or other event venues. Airbnb said it may … Read more
Black women with ‘natural’ hairstyles, such as curly afros or braids, are perceived as less professional than those who straighten their hair, a new study claims. Experts in the US say black women suffer from a lack of job opportunities due to their hair, particularly in industries that ‘dictate a more conservative appearance’ such as … Read more
Coronavirus cases are rising in the UK because ministers pushed lockdown easing measures ‘to their limits’, England’s chief medical officer warned today. Professor Chris Whitty poured cold water on Boris Johnson‘s plan to get the UK back to normal by Christmas, warning that relaxing rules further would ‘absolutely, inevitably’ lead to a resurgence of the … Read more
One in three towns will switch to a 20mph speed limit as councils are favouring slower zones for residential areas, according to reports. With 30mph zones traditionally being used in built-up locations for the last 85 years, an increased number of motorists have already fallen foul of the lower limits where already implemented across the … Read more
Speed limits will be raised on sections of motorway affected by roadworks to cut journey times and ease drivers’ frustrations, Highways England says Speed limits will be raised on parts of the motorway affected by roadworks Highways England said 50mph limits near roadworks would increase to 60mph Trials over 18 months found that safety could … Read more
Twitter announced Tuesday it would permanently suspend accounts that violate its policies while tweeting about QAnon, as it pushes through harsh measures to limit the spread of content about the conspiracy theory. The company said it is acting following problems with misinformation and harassment from the fringe group that claims ‘deep-state’ traitors are plotting against … Read more
Blackburn could be the next area to be plunged into local lockdown after a spike of coronavirus cases, it has been revealed today. Civic chiefs in the Lancashire town are imposing new restrictions in a bid to prevent such measures as those put in place in Leicester following a Covid-19 outbreak in the Midlands city … Read more
Speed limits through motorway roadworks could rise from 50mph to 60mph… including on one 34mile-long zone on M4 and vast stretches where ‘no work is being carried out at all’ Highways England carried out 12-month trial looking at raising roadworks limit The trial findings could lead to the 50mph limit being scrapped in some areas … Read more