UK government halts its YouTube ads after some appear on extremist videos – Ars Technica

UK government halts its YouTube ads after some appear on extremist videos – Ars Technica

reader comments 37 YouTube and Google have some explaining to do to the government of the United Kingdom. According to a report by UK publication The Times, government-funded advertising has appeared in front of extremist videos on YouTube. The UK government has summoned Google to explain why taxpayer funded-advertising was allowed to roll on videos by “rape […]

White House apologizes to British government over spying claims – CNN

The UK government’s eavesdropping agency, it carries out electronic surveillance to combat terrorism, cyber threats and serious crime. It’s one of three UK intelligence agencies, the others being MI5, the domestic security service, and MI6, the foreign intelligence service. GCHQ’s collaboration with the United States dates back to the Second World War. Its operations are […]

YouTube: UK government suspends ads amid extremism concerns – BBC News

YouTube: UK government suspends ads amid extremism concerns – BBC News

Image copyright MOD Image caption Army recruitment campaigns are believed to be among those affected The government has removed its adverts from YouTube amid concerns they are appearing next to “inappropriate” material on the video-sharing site. The Cabinet Office said it was seeking assurances from YouTube’s owner Google that its messages would be displayed in […]

UK ambassador to Indonesia summoned over coral damage – BBC News

UK ambassador to Indonesia summoned over coral damage – BBC News

Image copyright AFP Image caption The government has promised to take firm action over the incident Indonesia has summoned the British ambassador after a ship operated by a British company ran aground on a coral reef, causing extensive damage. On 4 March, the 4,290-ton Caledonian Sky hit reefs off an island in Raja Ampat, Papua […]

UK’s May scotches bid for new independence referendum before Brexit – CNBC

UK’s May scotches bid for new independence referendum before Brexit – CNBC

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Haddock from UK waters removed from sustainable seafood list – The Guardian

It is among the most popular fish in the UK, but haddock may soon be off the menu in some fish and chip shops because of dwindling stocks. Haddock from three North Sea and west of Scotland fisheries have been removed from the Marine Conservation Society recommended “green” list of fish to eat, after stocks […]

Scottish independence: May has sealed fate of UK, says Sturgeon – The Guardian

Nicola Sturgeon accused Theresa May of sealing the fate of the United Kingdom after the prime minister rejected her demand for a second Scottish independence referendum before the Brexit talks conclude. The first minister said May’s stance was “completely outrageous and unacceptable”, hours after the prime minister had insisted that “now is not the time” […]