UK weather: Four Met Office warnings in place as Storm Benjamin hits
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Yellow warnings for wind/rain in multiple regions today; forecasters note higher-than-usual uncertainty on the storm’s track/intensity.
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Expect travel disruption and possible flooding, especially in coastal areas; residents urged to prepare flood plans. Sky News
UK traffic to porn sites falls by a third after new age‑verification rules
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Ofcom data shows overall traffic down ~33% since rules took effect; Pornhub reports a 77% UK drop.
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VPN use has risen, and Ofcom is probing 62 services for non‑compliance under the Online Safety Act. Financial Times
White paper on overhaul of SEND in England delayed to 2026
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Government’s plan to reform support/funding for children with special educational needs pushed back.
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Delay extends uncertainty for councils and families amid rising SEND costs and caseloads. The Guardian
YouTube rolls out ‘likeness detection’ tool to help creators fight AI deepfakes
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YPP creators can verify identity, see flagged videos using their face, and request removals in YouTube Studio.
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Part of wider AI‑safety push to curb misleading, AI‑generated impersonations. The Verge
YouTube sponsorships surge 54% as brands bet on creators
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65,759 sponsored videos in H1 2025 drove 19.1B views (+28% YoY).
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Brand spend via creator integrations grows outside Google‑reported ad revenue. Axios
Family offers £180,000 a year for tutor to get one‑year‑old into Eton
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Ad seeks tutor from a “socially appropriate background” to craft a “comprehensive British cultural environment.”
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Sparks debate over privilege, early childhood education, and access to elite schools. The Guardian
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