UK Parliament Discusses Petition for Preservation of Online Games and Consumer Rights
Learn about the petition from Stop Killing Games that has caught the attention of the UK Parliament, sparking discussions on online game preservation and consumer rights. The campaign, led by YouTuber Ross Scott, aims to hold game publishers accountable for discontinuing online services and advocates for clearer commitments and expiration dates on game packaging. The debate on industry practices and consumer rights is heating up as the industry navigates these discussions.
UK Government Responds to Petition on Video Game Regulation
The UK government responds to petition urging regulation of video game publishers to ensure games remain playable after support ends. Closure of The Crew servers sparks campaign against forced video game obsolescence. Government emphasizes importance of consumer rights and transparency in gaming industry.
UK Recovery programme funding halted by government
Despite saving thousands of lives during the pandemic, the UK government is ending funding for the groundbreaking UK Recovery programme, causing dismay among senior scientists. The programme, which changed the treatment of Covid-19 patients and identified effective drugs, will now rely on funding from US-based philanthropists.
Hollywood screenwriter demands apology and ‘a lot of money’ from UK government over collapsed assault trial
Hollywood screenwriter Dustin Lance Black demands an apology and ‘a lot of money’ from the UK government after his 2023 assault trial collapsed mid-trial. The judge cited inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case and lack of evidence of an actual assault. Black expresses his desire for an apology from the Crown and asserts that the government owes him a lot of money. The alleged incident involved Black lashing out at BBC presenter Teddy Edwardes at a nightclub in central London in August, but the judge pointed out contradictions in the accuser’s evidence and declared that CCTV footage did not show an assault. Black’s defence lawyer argued that it was the accuser who had shown aggression. Following the judge’s dismissal, Black expressed gratitude, stating, ‘This case has flown in the face of everything that I am. I am very grateful to the judge for exonerating me.’
Legal Challenge to Onshore Wind Policy in England
Onshore wind policy in England is facing a legal challenge as the UK government’s decision to exclude onshore wind projects from the types of energy infrastructure projects that can generally be considered as ‘nationally significant infrastructure projects’ (NSIPs) under planning…