Ecommerce websites face new OFT scrutiny
UK regulators are examining ecommerce websites on how they may be monitoring online shoppers in order to target them with different prices.The Office of Fair…
100,000 NHS patients to get doctor by broadband next year
Up to 100,000 NHS patients will be able to use the internet to manage their health problems from their own homes next year.The ‘telehealth’ initiative…
John Lewis warns Amazon’s tax avoidance will drive UK companies out of business
The UK Government must address the “Amazon tax issue” or risk driving law abiding UK based retailers out of business the managing director of John…
UK patients will view their NHS records online in three years
NHS patients will be given online access to their health records in the next three years under plans to be announced by the Government.Doctors’ surgeries…
Millions in UK lack basic online skills
About 16 million people in the UK lack basic online skills- a new survey suggests.The report, conducted by consultancy firm Booz & Company, defines basic…
Dangers of Twitter- nine fined for naming rape victim
Nine people have each been told to pay £624 to a woman raped by footballer Ched Evans after they admitted naming her on Twitter.Further to…
UK’s first 4G pricing plans announced
The UK’s first G4 mobile operator EE has announced the prices for it’s new service.The firm’s cheapest contract will be £36 per month with no…
UK businesses optimistic about overseas expansion
UK businesses are optimistic about the prospects for overseas expansion according to accountants BDO.Some 78% of the 100 UK firms surveyed expected revenue from foreign…
GCHQ recruiting Generation Xbox for spy jobs
Up to 100 members of “Generation Xbox” will be offered a career by GCHQ security services under a scheme announced by Foreign Secretary William Hague.The…
Snoopers Charter Communications Bill will uncover wrong targets warns data watchdog
Plans to monitor all Britons’ online activity risk uncovering “incompetent criminals and accidental anarchists” rather than serious offenders, the Information Commissioner has warned.Ministers want to…