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UK to set out powers paving way for first space satellite launch

Posted in Science on 21st Feb, 2017
by Alex Muller

Britain will set out powers this week which would allow the launch of space satellites from the country for the first time, the government said on Monday.

New government support for British spaceports

Posted in Business on 11th Feb, 2017
by Alex Muller

The government is looking to push forward commercial spaceflight activity in the UK with a series of grants totalling 0m.

European court deals blow to controversial UK surveillance law

Posted in Online on 21st Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

The Act, which is commonly known as the snoopers charter and received royal assent in November, legitimises a range of government surveillance powers.

'Snoopers' charter' petition hits signatures target

Posted in Science on 29th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

A petition asking the UK government to repeal its new Investigatory Powers Act now has more than 118,000 signatures.

'Extreme surveillance' becomes UK law

Posted in Online on 24th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

Investigatory Powers Act legalises range of tools for snooping and hacking by the security services.