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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
John Healey tells Ukraine’s allies to make 2026 ‘the year this war ends’
The Defence Secretary was speaking at a press conference after a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels.
12 Feb 2026
Politics
Treasury should be broken up and moved to Birmingham, say Lib Dems
Under the plans, the new department would set taxes, oversee economic strategy, set fiscal rules and approve major infrastructure projects.
11 Feb 2026
Politics
Sir Keir Starmer fights on after resisting demands to quit
The Prime Minister will take part in a community visit and chair Cabinet in an attempt to show it is business as usual despite leadership jitters.
10 Feb 2026
Politics10 Feb 2026
Starmer tells MPs he will not ‘walk away’ amid calls for him to quit
Downing Street sources characterised the Prime Minister as ‘absolutely determined’.
Politics
Sir Keir Starmer to chair Cabinet after surviving call for resignation
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar had urged him to step down amid the fallout from the Peter Mandelson scandal.
10 Feb 2026
Politics
Pressure mounts on Starmer to dismiss top adviser over Mandelson scandal
Some Labour MPs blame Morgan McSweeney for the peer’s appointment as US ambassador despite his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
6 Feb 2026
Politics
Wait for Mandelson papers set to drag on as PM apologises for believing peer
Parliament’s intelligence watchdog would not commit to a publication date for the documents.
5 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer indicates desire for closer defence ties with EU ahead of trade talks
The latest meeting of the EU-UK Partnership Council will take place in the coming week.
2 Feb 2026
Politics
Britain should talk itself up more, says Starmer on return from China
It was the first visit by a British prime minister since 2018 as Labour attempts to ‘reset’ relations with Beijing.
1 Feb 2026
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Starmer invites Japanese PM to Chequers at end of east Asia trip
The Prime Minister is in Japan after his four-day trip to China ended.
Politics
Keir Starmer touches down in Japan as east Asia visit concludes
Sir Keir said he was looking forward to discussing defence and security with the country’s new PM, Sanae Takaichi.
31 Jan 2026
Business News
Keir Starmer hails trade and investment deals as trip to China concludes
The Prime Minister has repeatedly said during his trip that re-engaging with China will deliver benefits for the British people.
31 Jan 2026
Politics
Next UK-EU summit should ‘go further’, says Starmer ahead of talks
His comments come as ministers prepare for another round of talks with EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic next week.
30 Jan 2026
Politics
Starmer brushes off Trump’s criticism of ‘dangerous’ relationship with China
Donald Trump expressed disapproval of the Prime Minister’s trip to China in remarks to reporters early on Friday.
30 Jan 2026
Politics
UK citizens to get visa-free travel to China after Starmer talks with Xi
Those visiting the country for less than 30 days will no longer need a visa under the agreement.
29 Jan 2026
Politics
Sir Keir Starmer to meet Xi Jinping on crucial day in Beijing
A deal new will provide for joint UK-Chinese law enforcement operations aimed at preventing gangs smuggling people across the Channel.
28 Jan 2026
Politics
‘Pragmatist’ Sir Keir Starmer distances himself from Mark Carney’s Davos speech
Mr Carney spoke of a ‘rupture in the world order’.
28 Jan 2026
Politics28 Jan 2026
Visit to China will bring benefits for Britain, says Sir Keir Starmer
The Prime Minister will touch down in China on Wednesday as he continues his efforts to build bridges with Beijing.
Politics
Starmer heads to China in search of trade links and warmer relations
The Prime Minister will be accompanied by a delegation of more than 50 representatives of British businesses, sports and culture.
27 Jan 2026
Politics
Mahmood to present radical policing reforms to MPs
The Home Secretary is expected to make a statement to the Commons on Monday afternoon on her proposals.
26 Jan 2026