The UK government is using a ‘racially biased’ online passport photo checker – despite an updated version being available for more than a year. HM Passport Office has confirmed an improved version of the facial detection system, developed by its software vendor, has still not rolled out. The facial detection system is part of the … Read more
The NHS’s 111 Covid-19 Symptom Checker fails to pick up symptoms of severe Covid-19, as well as bacterial pneumonia and sepsis, a new report reveals. Researchers tested symptom checkers from four countries – the UK, the US, Japan and Singapore – by simulating all three conditions, which can be life-threatening. They found the UK’s was … Read more
‘It’s madness. It looks like they just stuck it live’: Government is ridiculed for Tier postcode checker farce after online tool crashed and was eventually removed completely Government postcode checker helps people find out which tier area is placed in But it crashed today just minutes after going live leaving Britons frustrated Message said: ‘Sorry, … Read more
An unofficial postcode-checking website has been launched to allow users to find out what the coronavirus lockdown rules are in the area where they live. Some areas of the country – notably in the North West of England and Leicester – have stricter rules than others because of spikes in Covid-19 cases there. As a … Read more
Look away Boris! Postcode checker shows which pubs and restaurants are offering up to £10 off meals in August under Rishi Sunak’s new scheme – and it doesn’t look like it will help much with the government’s anti-obesity drive! Diners will receive a 50 per cent discount, up to a maximum of £10 per head … Read more
Private car owners and businesses can check from today if their vehicles are exempt from Clean Air Zone daily charges. The website – launched by the Government – allows motorists to find out if their vehicle will be eligible to use free of charge or not in Birmingham and Leeds, which will both have zones … Read more
She’s set to star in the upcoming Stephen King miniseries The Stand, about an apocalyptic plague that ravages the earth. Amber Heard made light of recent headlines on Tuesday by taking the day off and working from home. The 33-year-old Aquaman star shared a playful photo of herself working on her laptop while sitting on … Read more