Parents’ frustration is mounting over the disruption to children’s education and their own working lives.
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Stars call for ‘gadget levy’ to fund UK creatives
A small percentage of devices’ cost should go into a fund for UK creators and performers, a group says.
Mobile phone ban plan to improve school behaviour
Phone bans and other ways to create “calm classrooms” are considered in a consultation on discipline.
Why small investors are piling into share-trading apps
A boom in cheaper trading is tempting some inexperienced investors to take big risks, warn experts.
Facebook joins $1 trillion club after anti-trust victory
A US federal court dismisses two anti-trust lawsuits, sending the tech giant’s share price higher.
EU approves data flow to UK but adds sunset clause
Personal data can continue to be sent if UK maintains “adequate” data protection.
Apple lists products that pose risk to pacemakers
Patients should use iPhone 12 and other listed devices at a safe distance.
Covid measures in Welsh schools to be ‘localised’
It comes as cases in schools in north Wales rise to levels higher than those at the peak of the second wave.
Gangs warning for pupils missing majority of school
There are 90,000 pupils missing most school days, on top of the disruption from Covid, warns report.
Dom Joly: Could this tech help my sleep apnoea?
The comedian and travel writer tries some of the latest technology which could manage the condition.
Binance: Watchdog clamps down on cryptocurrency exchange
The financial watchdog has ruled that Binance cannot conduct any regulated activity in the UK.
Labour calls for investigation into private emails
The government is coming under scrutiny over the ex-health secretary’s relationship with his aide.