UK to require tech firms to remove abusive images within 48 hours
Ministers warn platforms could have their services blocked in Britain if they fail to act
Ministers warn platforms could have their services blocked in Britain if they fail to act

Officials working on proposals that could be put to public consultation within weeks

Competition regulator designates the Big Tech groups with special status under strict new digital laws

Home Office expected to encourage companies to introduce controls

Systems of X, TikTok and Reddit will face scrutiny by the industry regulator

City of London firms have been lobbying against a return to Brussels rules

Venture capitalist’s intervention comes amid backlash to sweeping new internet legislation