The government is set to introduce scheme, despite the NHS suggesting a delay until September.
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Apple updates AirTags after stalking fears
Critics say the miniature trackers could be used to secretly monitor people’s location.
Facebook probed by UK and EU watchdogs over data breach
Authorities in the UK and EU are concerned the firm is using ad data to gain an unfair advantage over rivals.
BBC Newsreader Is All Of Us As He’s Caught Wearing Shorts On Air After Hottest Day
A BBC newsreader has learned that what lies beneath the desk doesn’t always go unseen after being caught out wearing shorts live on air. Anchor Shaun Ley was spotted teaming his suit and tie with something more casual as he hosted a late-ni…
Robot Eva mimics human emotions and other tech news
BBC Click’s Marc Cieslak looks at the best technology news stories of the week.
Anti-theft bike tech tested: Can it keep your cycle safe?
Tom Brada tests some of the security tech that could help keep your two-wheeler more secure.
Kannada: Google apologises for ‘ugliest Indian language’ search result
The tech giant has apologised and said it had swiftly corrected the mistake.
Rich nations ‘millimetre away’ from tech tax deal
Finance chiefs from the G7 are meeting in London, and the French finance minister said a minimum tax deal is very close
Millions struggle to pay broadband bills in UK
Citizens Advice says that about 2.5 million people are believed to be behind with payments.
How AI is working with Parkinson’s patients?
The BBC’s tech correspondent looks at how AI could change the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
How to protect birds and bats from wind turbines
As wind farm numbers explode researchers are coming up with more ways to keep wildlife safe.
Scottish exams body to be reformed amid grades row
The announcement comes amid criticism of the SQA over plans put in place to replace school exams this year.