UK regulator says social media posts “appears to have contributed” to riots following murder of three girls in Southport
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Bluesky Signups Surge In UK After Musk Clash With British Government
Large increase in UK signups to X/Twitter rival Bluesky, after Elon Musk clash with British government over riots
Musk Hits Out At UK Justice System, Amid War Of Words
UK government calls on Elon Musk to act responsibly amid provocative posts about unrest, but Musk lashes out at the Prime Minister
Government Takes Social Media To Task Over Violence
Government promises action against people inciting violence online as home secretary says social media firms should be doing more
Twitter Hits 10m Users In UK
After a turbulent year for Twitter in the UK, the company has posted strong growth and is planning further engagement with the government and law enforcement
Don’t Shut Social Networks During Riots, Experts Agree
Facebook, and Twitter are a source of information and rioters have other networks, say experts
Nearly Half Of Brits Support Social Network Blockade
Shutting down social networks in the interest of public safety is OK, says the British public
Facebook Riot Incitement Sentences Upheld
Two men jailed for trying to organise looting during the August riots via Facebook have lost their appeals
Government Backs Down On Social Media Blackout
The government has U-turned on a proposed policy to black-out social networks during riots
Government Consults Social Media Chiefs On Riots
Representatives from Facebook, Twitter and RIM will meet Theresa May on Thursday to discuss the recent riots
Facebook ‘Rioters’ Jailed As BBC Is Accused Of eLooting
Jail sentences of Facebook “riot organisers” bring protests while the BBC is criticised for e-looting Twitpics