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New is old as Martha Lane Fox resumes role as UK digital champion

Just one year ago, the struggling Labour leader and UK Prime Minister appointed her as the government’s Digital Inclusion Champion. Flash forward 12 months and Martha Lane Fox must be having déjà vu, as the same offer has landed at her feet - albeit from Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron. Ms Lane Fox had worked through the last troubled vestiges of Labour to promote internet use among the UK populace. According to figures, some 10 million people in the British Isles still live a life free of things such as email, social networking and online shopping. “Getting online can help people save money, find a job, access services in a way that works for them, and make connections with each other and with their community,” Cameron said during the announcement

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New is old as Martha Lane Fox resumes role as UK digital champion

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Bing faces security blunder

A supposed security glitch that could leave Bing out of pocket is causing some blushes at Microsoft. The uncovering of a loophole that could allow scammers to steal money from the Bing search engine is sure to be a thorn in Microsoft’s side

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