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Government quietly shelves ‘porn block’ plans after years of delay

The Government has quietly shelved plans to introduce statutory age verification for online pornography. Instead of the so-called 'porn block', ministers will punt the development of a "duty of care" scheme out to a new arms-length regulator. The plan has been beset by delays and criticism since it was first mooted by David Cameron in […]

‘End-to-end’ courier service to ensure medicines supply in no-deal Brexit

An “end-to-end” courier service that will ensure there is no break in the medicine supply chain in the event of a no-deal Brexit has been announced by the government. The Express Freight Service will have the capacity to deliver medicines and medical products within 24 to 48 hours. It will be able to collect and […]

U.S. Secretary of State's ex-aide to testify in Trump impeachment inquiry

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic lawmakers pursuing an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump are due to hear testimony on Wednesday from a former senior diplomat who resigned his post last week as a top adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Michael McKinley is the latest diplomat set to provide closed-door testimony to lawmakers […]

Huge Brexit poll shows majority for leaving EU as deal talks go down to wire

Most people want to leave the EU according to the biggest Brexit poll since the 2016 referendum. Some 54% back the UK of British honouring the result and quitting the bloc, regardless of the way they voted three years ago. The ComRes/Channel 5 survey of 26,000 voters showed 50% wanted out compared with just 42% […]

Warren comes under attack on healthcare, taxes at U.S. Democratic presidential debate

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (Reuters) – Surging U.S. Democratic presidential contender Elizabeth Warren came under repeated attack on her healthcare and tax policies in a debate on Tuesday, as moderate rivals pushed her to explain how she would pay for ambitious proposals including her Medicare for All plan. Warren’s recent rise into a virtual tie with former […]

Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren Discuss Age at Debate

Loath as the candidates have been to talk about it, age is an inescapable subject in this Democratic primary: The three highest-polling candidates are all in their 70s, and one of them just had a heart attack. So it was perhaps not surprising that, about two hours into the debate on Tuesday, the moderators bluntly […]

Joe Biden Stresses His Part in Elizabeth Warren’s Signature Accomplishment

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Senator Elizabeth Warren got into a direct confrontation late in the debate on Tuesday night as the pair of Democratic front-runners compared their achievements in office and traded barbs. Maggie Haberman White House Correspondent Astead Herndon National Politics Reporter Lisa Lerer Host, On Politics newsletter Patricia Cohen […]

Biden Defends Son Hunter at Debate, Saying Focus Should Be on Trump

[Watch the debate and follow our live analysis here.] Joseph R. Biden Jr. pushed back against President Trump’s attack on his son’s business dealings, saying that the attention should instead be on Mr. Trump’s actions of inviting a foreign power into the election and not on the controversy sparked by unfounded conspiracies about the overseas […]

Democrat Warren rejects money from big tech, bank executives in White House bid

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren said on Tuesday she will not accept campaign contributions of more than $200 from executives at large tech companies, big banks, private equity firms or hedge funds, escalating her quest to eliminate the influence of moneyed interests on her campaign. Warren, a U.S. senator from Massachusetts […]

Brexit ‘by midnight’ as EU sets final deadline of just hours for Boris Johnson

Dominic Raab 'cold, unpleasant and rude' in chat with tragic Harry Dunn parents Boris Johnson blasts 'vile' Bulgaria racist abuse amid calls for 'tough action' Boris Johnson's ex-model mate Jennifer Acuri 'lined up for Brit reality shows' Jeremy Corbyn to grant PM General Election if Brexit not delivered by Halloween Boris Johnson plans to tell […]