riots

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…

12 years ago

Don’t Shut Social Networks During Riots, Experts Agree

Facebook, and Twitter are a source of information and rioters have other networks, say experts

12 years ago

Nearly Half Of Brits Support Social Network Blockade

Shutting down social networks in the interest of public safety is OK, says the British public

12 years ago

Facebook Riot Incitement Sentences Upheld

Two men jailed for trying to organise looting during the August riots via Facebook have lost their appeals

13 years ago

Government Backs Down On Social Media Blackout

The government has U-turned on a proposed policy to black-out social networks during riots

13 years ago

Government Consults Social Media Chiefs On Riots

Representatives from Facebook, Twitter and RIM will meet Theresa May on Thursday to discuss the recent riots

13 years ago

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

13 years ago