Christopher McKeon

Tech

UK set to defy US over social media ban for children

In a response to the consultation on a ban, the US embassy in London said the country preferred ‘narrowly targeted requirements’ for adult content.
9 Jun 2026
Politics

Roman Abramovich carried messages between Ukraine and Russia, Zelensky confirms

The former Chelsea owner reportedly met the Ukrainian president in Kyiv.
8 Jun 2026
Politics

Confidence in universities falling amid concern over loans and jobs – research

The latest British Social Attitudes survey found fewer people now believe university is worth the time.
2 Jun 2026
Politics

Second tranche of Mandelson papers expected to be published

MPs voted in February to demand ministers publish a wide range of documents relating to the peer’s appointment as ambassador to the US.
1 Jun 2026
Politics

Defence investment plan expected within weeks not months, says minister

The plan, known as the Dip, was originally slated for publication last autumn but has been repeatedly delayed.
31 May 2026
Politics

Minister rejects Streeting call to consider national insurance cut

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said he backed the Chancellor’s decision.
31 May 2026
Politics

Streeting backs North Sea licences and national insurance cut

He reiterated his support for the UK’s eventual return to the EU.
31 May 2026
Politics

Former M&S boss Marc Bolland to help ministers tackle Neet problem

Mr Bolland will also advise Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden.
30 May 2026
Politics

Aukus nations to produce cutting-edge underwater drone kit

Defence Secretary John Healey announced the project alongside his US counterpart Pete Hegseth and Australian deputy prime minister Richard Marles.
30 May 2026
Politics

Scotland has ‘trust’ in SNP, insists Swinney after Murrell embezzlement plea

Peter Murrell is set to be sentenced in June, the same month the SNP faces by-election contests in Aberdeen South and in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.
30 May 2026
Politics

Victims asked to ‘suck it up’ for benefit of attackers, says former minister

Jess Phillips said sentencing guidelines did not take into account a ‘growing trend’ of children sexually abusing other children.
30 May 2026
Politics

Starmer says he is ‘vindicated’ by change in rebuff to Blair criticism

The former Labour prime minister launched a scathing attack on Sir Keir and his Government earlier this week.
28 May 2026
Politics

Reform backs Makerfield candidate amid row over social media posts

Robert Kenyon is reported to have said Russia was ‘within their rights’ to invade Crimea and questioned the seriousness of Covid-19.
27 May 2026
Politics

PM ‘reaffirms’ Ukraine backing in call with Zelensky amid sanctions criticism

Downing Street said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had ‘reaffirmed the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine’ in his call with Volodymyr Zelensky.
21 May 2026
Politics

Starmer seeks to regain initiative amid Makerfield by-election

Allies of Andy Burnham have suggested he may not launch a bid for the top job immediately if he returns to Westminster.
21 May 2026
Politics

Andy Burnham announced as Labour candidate for Makerfield by-election

The decision sets up a contest between Mr Burnham and Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, a local plumber who contested the seat for the party in 2024.
19 May 2026
Politics

Ex-minister allowed ‘perception of impropriety’ over defence firm job – watchdog

Sir Grant Shapps served as defence minister under former prime minister Rishi Sunak.
19 May 2026
Politics

World ‘sleepwalking into food crisis’, Cooper warns amid Iran disruption

The disruption comes at a crucial time for world agriculture.
19 May 2026
Politics

Redactions to Mandelson documents ‘too broad’, says intelligence watchdog

The Intelligence and Security Committee said it has made its final decisions on redactions to 337 documents.
15 May 2026