Britain planning new Internet snooping laws
The British government wants to expand its powers to monitor email exchanges and website visits, The Sunday Times newspaper reported.
Internet
Apr 1, 2012
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News tagged with coalition government
A 3-point plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
Every January Larry Fink, the head of the world's largest funds manager, BlackRock, sends a letter to the chief executives of major public companies.
Environment
Feb 28, 2020
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Economic survey reveals obstacles to small business growth
Banks' continued reluctance to lend to small businesses, coupled with the bite of public spending cuts, are the two greatest obstacles to growth of small and medium sized enterprises, according to a two-year study of business ...
Economics & Business
Jul 19, 2013
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Social media a 'double-edged sword' for politicians
Social media are a double-edged sword for campaigning politicians, warns one of Australia's top media researchers.
Social Sciences
Aug 29, 2013
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Australia begins selling pollution tax
Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard began Monday the mammoth task of selling a bold new tax on carbon emissions to sceptical voters, in a battle that could make or break her fragile rule.
Environment
Jul 11, 2011
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Phonics check is a valid but unnecessary test
The phonics screening check introduced by the coalition government last year does identify school children in Year 1 who may be falling behind in learning to read, but is not really more informative than teacher assessments ...
Social Sciences
Jun 5, 2013
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Drilling for oil in the Great Australian Bight would be disastrous for marine life and the local community
The Great Australian Bight is home to a unique array of marine life. More than 85% of species in this remote stretch of rocky coastline are not found anywhere else in the world. It's also potentially one of "Australia's largest ...
Environment
May 13, 2019
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Britain delays emissions cut decision to 2016
The British government's long-awaited legislation to secure investment in low-carbon energy will not include a target to cut emissions by 2030, according to details released on Friday.
Environment
Nov 23, 2012
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Web 'blackout' in Malaysia to protest law
Malaysian NGOs, well-known bloggers and opposition politicians on Tuesday staged a one-day "Internet blackout" to protest a legal amendment that they say threatens free expression on the Web.
Internet
Aug 14, 2012
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Coalition's deficit reduction has made UK tax base more regressive
Taxation in the UK has become increasingly regressive since the financial crisis, particularly since the coalition government came to office, according to academics at the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI).
Economics & Business
Jun 16, 2014
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