Wet wipes to be banned across the UK because of plastic
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www.bristolpost.co.uk— A survey found 20 wet wipes on every 100 metres of UK beach
The Guardian—No more 12345: devices with weak passwords to be banned in UK. Makers of phones, TVs and smart doorbells legally required to protect devices against access by cybercriminalsTech that comes with weak passwords such as “admin” or “12345” will be banned in the UK under new laws dictating that all smart devices must meet minimum security standards.Measures to protect consumers from hacking and cyber-attacks come into effect on Monday, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said. Continue reading
Tech Times—World's First: UK to Officially Ban Weak Passwords. The United Kingdom will soon legally require that minimum security standards be met against common passwords.
BBC News—US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn. UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.