Social mobility campaigner Sir Peter Lampl worries about the lack of fair opportunity for young people.
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Apple to scan iPhones for child sex abuse images
Apple announces it will implement a system to scan US iPhones for images of child sexual abuse.
A-levels: Bumper year for top grades predicted
Results could see very high grades this year, which could put pressure on some university courses.
Why artificial intelligence is being used to write adverts
Advertisers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to come up with their winning slogans.
US consumer watchdog criticises Facebook’s NYU ban claim
In a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, the FTC criticises the social network for inaccurate statements.
Google Maps warns drivers about emission charges
Drivers heading through London or Paris will receive a warning about clean-air fees and fines.
Cross words over New York Times puzzle change
The US-based publication is cutting third party support for its popular crossword puzzles.
Keeping old computers going costs government £2.3bn a year, says report
Just under half the entire IT budget goes on patching up outdated systems, a government report says.
Number pinged by NHS Covid-19 app falls significantly
The fall is based on data gathered before changes to the app which mean it will notify fewer contacts.
TikTok tests Snapchat style vanishing video stories feature
The news comes as Facebook’s WhatsApp starts to roll out a disappearing photos and videos feature.
Nearly a third of waking hours spent on TV and streaming, Ofcom says
Older people watched more linear TV while on-demand is big hit with younger audience.
Covid: Jabs for 16 and 17-year-olds to start within weeks
About 1.4 million more teenagers will be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine and will not need parental consent.