Christopher McKeon
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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.
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer convenes Cobra committee as missiles strike Middle East
Iran has retaliated after the US-Israeli strikes which are understood to have had no UK involvement.
28 Feb 2026
Politics
UK should resist being dragged into war after Iran strikes, says Labour MP
The UK Government is yet to comment on the strikes.
28 Feb 2026
Politics
Trump says Iran threatened Europe as he confirms strikes on Tehran
Israel and the US launched attacks on the Iranian capital and other parts of the country early on Saturday morning.
28 Feb 2026
Politics
UK withdraws staff from Iran amid threat of US strikes
The decision to withdraw UK staff comes a day after talks between the US and Iran over its nuclear programme ended without agreement.
27 Feb 2026
Politics27 Feb 2026
UK withdraws staff from Iran amid fears of US strikes
Expectations of imminent US strikes on the Tehran regime are growing
Business News
Rishi Sunak to advise Zelensky on Ukraine’s economic renewal
The former PM has taken up an unpaid role as part President Volodymyr Zelensky’s International Advisory Council for the Economic Renewal of Ukraine.
27 Feb 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer vows to fight on despite humiliation of Green by-election win
He acknowledged it was a ‘disappointing’ result and that voters were ‘frustrated’.
27 Feb 2026
Politics26 Feb 2026
Gorton by-election: Pound dips over threat to Starmer if Labour loses
Zack Polanski’s Green Party, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and Labour have been battling it out in the hotly-fought contest
Politics
Jeremy Corbyn secures control of Your Party leadership committee
His supporters won 14 of the 24 seats on the central executive committee, double the seven seats won by Zarah Sultana’s backers.
26 Feb 2026
Politics
Gorton and Denton to vote in by-election that could determine Starmer’s future
The Greens have sought to pitch themselves as the only option for anti-Reform voters.
26 Feb 2026
Tech
Kemi Badenoch calls for digital ‘counter-revolution’ to protect children
The Conservative Party leader attended a press conference alongside bereaved parents of children whose deaths have been connected to social media.
24 Feb 2026
Business News20 Feb 2026
UK expects ‘privileged’ trade with US to continue despite tariffs ruling
The UK received the lowest rate of 10% in President Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’.
UK19 Feb 2026
Pubs can open later if home nations reach World Cup knockout stage
The Home Secretary has agreed to extend opening hours until 1am for most knockout games.
Politics
Trump tells Starmer Chagos handover is ‘big mistake’ day after US backed deal
The US president’s social media post is the latest change in his position on the Chagos deal.
19 Feb 2026
Politics
Pubs can open later if home nations reach World Cup knockout stage
The Home Secretary has agreed to extend opening hours until 1am for most knockout games.
18 Feb 2026
Politics
Trump tells Starmer not to give away Chagos Islands day after US backed deal
The plans would see the UK lease the base on Diego Garcia from Mauritius at a cost of £35 billion over the next century.
18 Feb 2026
Politics
Yvette Cooper calls for more aid access to Gaza in address to Security Council
The Foreign Secretary criticised Israel’s move to shut down the operations of international aid organisations in Gaza, including Save The Children.
18 Feb 2026
Politics17 Feb 2026
Farage promotes Jenrick and Braverman
Richard Tice, the deputy leader, was named as the spokesman for business, trade and energy.
Politics
Only the Tories believe in keeping UK together, Badenoch tells Welsh conference
The Conservative leader was speaking to party members in Llandudno ahead of Senedd elections in May.
13 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer seeks new top mandarin in Downing Street shake-up
Dame Antonia Romeo is widely tipped to replace Sir Chris Wormald as cabinet secretary – the UK’s most senior civil servant.
13 Feb 2026