Nina Lloyd
Tech
Starmer set to announce social media ban as ministers pledge screentime advice
A separate consultation will lead to guidance for parents on when a child should get a smartphone and how long under-16s should spend online.
By Nina Lloyd
8 Jun 2026
Politics12 Oct 2025
Starmer to hail Trump's effort to end Gaza war at peace summit
The Prime Minister will pay ‘particular tribute’ to Donald Trump, who is set to attending the gathering on a wider visit to the Middle East
Politics
Phillipson tells universities to take firm action to protect Jewish students
Some 600 training sessions will be offered to university staff over the coming weeks to help ‘identify harassment and hate’, the Government says.
By Nina Lloyd
12 Oct 2025
Politics
Cooper defends prospect of digital ID for children as young as 13
Critics have argued the extension of the scheme to younger teenagers would be a ‘sinister’ step towards state overreach.
By Nina Lloyd
10 Oct 2025
Politics
Government plans to axe public notices ‘devastating’ for local news, editors say
Ministers are looking at removing the requirement for printed statutory notices as part of a wider drive to slash ‘red tape’ and boost the economy.
By Nina Lloyd
9 Oct 2025
Politics
Starmer calls for ‘national debate’ on digital ID in bid to expand technology
Sir Keir defended what he described as the scheme’s ‘huge benefits’ after polls suggested public support for the proposals had plummeted.
By Nina Lloyd
9 Oct 2025
Politics
Cooper to host talks on security and migration at Western Balkans summit
The Foreign Secretary will meet European partners from countries including Albania, Serbia, and North Macedonia as well as France, Germany and Italy.
By Nina Lloyd
8 Oct 2025
Politics
Lammy rules out charging workers for tribunal claims
The Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister said ‘everyone, no matter their income’ should be able to challenge ‘unfair behaviour’.
By Nina Lloyd
8 Oct 2025
Politics
Pro-Palestine protesters to defy Starmer’s call to halt October 7 marches
University students from several institutions are expected to gather at events in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Leeds on Tuesday.
By Nina Lloyd
7 Oct 2025
Politics
Labour is pleasing no one by trying to ‘out-Reform Reform’, Powell says
The former Commons leader challenged Sir Keir Starmer’s Government to use its position in power to ‘set the terms of the debate’.
By Nina Lloyd
30 Sept 2025
Politics
Reform’s immigration plans ‘worse than racist,’ Mahmood says
Shabana Mahmood said the proposals were were ‘immoral’ and ‘extreme’.
By Nina Lloyd
29 Sept 2025
Politics
Burnham opposes digital ID and defends economic agenda after Reeves’ swipe
The Greater Manchester Mayor said ‘not now’ when asked if he was in favour of rolling out the identity system.
By Nina Lloyd
29 Sept 2025
Politics
Reeves interrupted by pro-Gaza heckler during Labour conference speech
Two pro-Palestinian groups claimed responsibility for the protest after the man was quickly bundled out of the conference hall on Monday afternoon.
By Nina Lloyd
29 Sept 2025
Politics
Rachel Reeves to make case for ‘contribution’ ahead of youth jobs guarantee
The Chancellor is expected to say Britain must build on the principle of doing ‘our duty for each other’.
By Nina Lloyd
29 Sept 2025
Politics
Reeves says ‘world has changed’ since last year as she hints at tax rises
The Chancellor had promised business leaders in 2024 the Government would not be coming back for ‘more taxes.’
By Nina Lloyd
29 Sept 2025
Politics
Digital IDs will likely hold less data than online cookies – Attorney General
Lord Richard Hermer said he had ‘bitterly opposed’ the concept when Sir Tony Blair sought to introduce a similar system but had ‘been on a journey’.
By Nina Lloyd
28 Sept 2025
Politics
UK faces ‘battle for the soul’ of the country, says Starmer amid Reform threat
In a rallying cry to progressives around the world, the Prime Minister said allies must stop the ‘politics of predatory grievance’.
By Nina Lloyd
26 Sept 2025
Politics
PM condemns ‘politics of predatory grievance’ in rallying cry to centre-left
Sir Keir Starmer said allies must directly confront the ‘lies’ being told about their countries.
By Nina Lloyd
26 Sept 2025
Politics
Birmingham pub bombings: PM pays tribute to families but fails to offer inquiry
Relatives of people killed in the 1974 attacks renewed calls for a probe ‘as a matter of urgency’ last year ahead of the 50th anniversary last year.
By Nina Lloyd
25 Sept 2025
Politics
Keir Starmer’s director of communications quits No 10
Steph Driver, who has worked alongside the Prime Minister for five years, said his Government continued to have her ‘unwavering support’.
By Nina Lloyd
25 Sept 2025
Politics
Burnham insists he is ‘committed’ to mayoral job but will not ‘toe the line’
The senior politician again declined to rule out a tilt for the Prime Minister’s job if he won enough backing.
By Nina Lloyd
25 Sept 2025