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
Politics
Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on Peter Mandelson vetting row
The Prime Minister has urged Labour backbenchers to ‘stand together against’ the motion.
By Nina Lloyd
28 Apr 2026
Politics
Starmer urges Labour MPs to vote against parliamentary probe into Mandelson row
The Commons will vote on Tuesday on whether the Privileges Committee should consider if the Prime Minister misled the House.
By Nina Lloyd
28 Apr 2026
Politics
No 10 refuses to say whether PM will correct the record on Mandelson appointment
The Prime Minister will battle to save his job in an address to MPs later on Monday.
By Nina Lloyd
20 Apr 2026
Politics
Founder of Starmer’s chambers denounces plans for jury trial cuts
Geoffrey Robertson KC accused the party of ‘taking an axe to a piece of English heritage’.
By Nina Lloyd
13 Apr 2026
Politics
Deep-fried food to be banned in schools and sugary treats cut down
Desserts such as ice cream, waffles and jelly and sweetened baked goods such as cakes and doughnuts will be served only once a week
By Nina Lloyd
13 Apr 2026
Politics
UK has ‘no choice’ but to shelve Chagos deal – Lord McDonald
Lord Simon McDonald said the Government was forced to put the plan in the ‘deep freeze.’
By Nina Lloyd
11 Apr 2026
Politics
Lord Mandelson facing fine of up to £300 after urinating in street
Kensington and Chelsea council is seeking to issue a fixed-penalty notice over the incident in Notting Hill, west London, in November.
By Nina Lloyd
10 Apr 2026
Politics
Millions of graduates to have student loan interest capped at 6%
Ministers said the move would help protect borrowers from potential financial shocks.
By Nina Lloyd
7 Apr 2026
Politics
All options on table over Kanye West’s permission to enter UK, No 10 says
No 10 said decisions would be taken on a ‘case-by-case basis, in line with the law’ amid a backlash over the rapper’s antisemitic comments.
By Nina Lloyd
7 Apr 2026
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Government caps student loan interest rates at 6%
The Government said the move would help deliver stability and protections for graduates amid the prospect of increased financial pressures due to the Middle East war
Politics
Iran war will affect future of UK but we are well-placed to weather storm – PM
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will host a meeting of international leaders to assess options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
By Nina Lloyd
1 Apr 2026
Politics
Police find no evidence of ‘family voting’ in Gorton and Denton by-election
Greater Manchester Police said there was ‘no remaining reasonable line of inquiry’ after investigating the claims.
By Nina Lloyd
27 Mar 2026
Politics
Starmer: Trump criticism is to pressure me on Iran but I will not buckle
The Prime Minister said he would not waver on his ‘core values and principles’ that were ‘irreducible.’
By Nina Lloyd
27 Mar 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer: I beat myself up over appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador
The Prime Minister said he ‘dwells’ on his appointment of the peer to Britain’s top diplomatic posting abroad.
By Nina Lloyd
26 Mar 2026
Politics
Hundreds of Afghan ex-special forces members given path to UK resettlement
On Thursday, ministers announced decisions affecting 884 ex-soldiers from two elite units, known as the ‘Triples’, had been overturned.
By Nina Lloyd
26 Mar 2026
Politics
Badenoch says tighter immigration could help tackle antisemitism
The Tory leader said the Government needed to ‘move beyond words to action’ in its efforts to stamp out antisemitism.
By Nina Lloyd
24 Mar 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer to face questions from MPs after fresh Donald Trump criticism
The Middle East conflict and its domestic impact are likely to dominate the agenda during Prime Minister’s Questions from noon.
By Nina Lloyd
18 Mar 2026
Politics
Starmer to chair Cabinet after Trump attack on UK’s response to Iran war
The Middle East crisis is likely to top the agenda as the Prime Minister holds a weekly meeting with senior ministers.
By Nina Lloyd
17 Mar 2026
Tech
Reeves to pledge ‘fastest AI adoption in G7’ and deeper ties with EU
The Chancellor will set out her ‘three big choices’ for growth as she delivers the annual Mais lecture in the City of London.
By Nina Lloyd
17 Mar 2026
Politics
Zelensky to visit Britain as UK and Ukraine to sign new ‘defence declaration’
Downing Street said the partnership with Kyiv would seek to ‘capitalise’ on Ukrainian expertise and Britain’s industrial base to manufacture drones.
By Nina Lloyd
17 Mar 2026