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Massive change to online knife laws with social media bosses facing huge fines

Massive change to online knife laws with social media bosses facing huge fines
Tech bosses will face personal fines of £10,000 while their companies could also be hit with £60,000 demands if they advertise or glorify knives - much higher than originally planned

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