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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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
30 May 2026
Politics
Nine in 10 parents back social media ban for children, says Technology Secretary
Liz Kendall said a ban is ‘definitely on the table’.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
30 May 2026
London
Meta Ramsay: The 'proper' spy who could have been MI6’s first female C
An M16 legend
By
Christopher McKeon
29 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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
19 May 2026
Politics
World ‘sleepwalking into food crisis’, Cooper warns amid Iran disruption
The disruption comes at a crucial time for world agriculture.
By
Christopher McKeon
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.
By
Christopher McKeon
15 May 2026
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