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The Online Safety Act has become law in the UK, introducing new rules which require social media companies to remove illegal content and protect children from 'harmful' material. Credit: Getty Images

Online Safety Act finally becomes law in UK after years of debate

TikTok is testing a paid for ad-free version of their app. Image by Adobe Photos.

TikTok is testing an ad-free version of their app - but it'll cost you

Elon Musk attends Heidi Klum's 21st Annual Halloween Party presented by Now Screaming x Prime Video and Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur at Sake No Hana at Moxy Lower East Side on October 31, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Heidi Klum)

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Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street (Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Online Safety Bill to criminalise messages that encourage self-harm

Ofcom will be given powers to block access to sites and issue large fines for the firms that fail to protect users (Shutterstock)

Social media firms could face big fines over abusive content under new laws