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
UK calls for allies to keep pressure on Russia after US eases oil sanctions
No 10 said the decision ultimately lay with the US but that Britain remained committed to bringing ‘maximum’ financial strain on Moscow.
By Nina Lloyd
13 Mar 2026
Business News
Rachel Reeves asks watchdog to ‘crack down’ on fuel ‘rip-offs’ amid Iran war
The Chancellor and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will hold a meeting at Downing Street with petrol retailers and energy suppliers.
By Nina Lloyd
13 Mar 2026
Politics
Tories call on Starmer’s ethics adviser to investigate Mandelson ‘cover-up’
The Opposition has written to standards watchdog Sir Laurie Magnus calling for him to look into a ‘potential cover-up’.
By Nina Lloyd
13 Mar 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer to face questions on Mandelson after files showed ‘risk’ warning
The Prime Minister will speak to journalists on a visit to Belfast.
By Nina Lloyd
12 Mar 2026
Politics
US bomber lands in UK as Iran war enters eighth day
A second Government charter flight carrying UK citizens from Oman is expected to arrive in Britain overnight.
By Nina Lloyd
7 Mar 2026
Politics
Minister defends UK approach after Trump rebukes Starmer on Iran
Donald Trump said Sir Keir Starmer had ‘not been helpful’ and branded the transatlantic rift ‘very sad’ in his latest rebuke for the Prime Minister.
By Nina Lloyd
3 Mar 2026
Politics
Government will ‘look at’ Plan 2 student loans, Education Secretary says
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson warned that the Government was dealing with ‘a question of priorities’.
By Nina Lloyd
22 Feb 2026
Business News
Government seeking ‘best deal possible’ for UK firms over US tariffs – minister
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson acknowledged businesses face ‘uncertainty’ after the move.
By Nina Lloyd
22 Feb 2026
Politics
US global tariffs will rise to 15%, Donald Trump says
The US President said the rate would be increased ‘effective immediately’.
By Nina Lloyd
21 Feb 2026
Politics
MPs to consider inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew’s arrest
The Business and Trade Committee will discuss its options on Tuesday, including an inquiry into the appointment and accountability of trade envoys.
By Nina Lloyd
21 Feb 2026
Politics
Cooper to meet Rubio after Chagos deal thrown into fresh doubt
The UK’s agreement to hand sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius is likely to be high on the agenda.
By Nina Lloyd
20 Feb 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer buys Donald Trump’s personalised cufflink gift for his son
Sir Keir, like other prime ministers, has generally declined to purchase gifts from world leaders, including previous items from the US president.
By Nina Lloyd
17 Feb 2026
Politics
Minister defends Reed amid calls for him to resign over local elections U-turn
Stephen Kinnock said Steve Reed was doing ‘an excellent job’ amid widespread criticism after the move to abandon plans to delay 30 ballots.
By Nina Lloyd
17 Feb 2026
Politics
Council elections to go ahead in May after Reform UK challenge
The Government said providing certainty to councils about their local elections ‘is now the most crucial thing’.
By Nina Lloyd
16 Feb 2026
Celebrity News
Keir Starmer denies knowledge of Labour Together-linked ‘probe’ into journalists
The Prime Minister said he ‘didn’t know anything about’ the investigation as he confirmed the Cabinet Office would look into the accusations.
By Nina Lloyd
16 Feb 2026
Politics
PM must ‘get a grip’ of briefings after Chris Wormald forced out, O’Donnell says
Lord Gus O’Donnell urged the Prime Minister to ‘take responsibility’ for a pattern of anonymous criticism targeting senior figures.
By Nina Lloyd
13 Feb 2026
Business News
Rayner calls for Starmer to appoint night-time economy minister
Speaking at an event in Liverpool, Angela Rayner said the sector should have a ‘true champion on the national stage’ to represent its interests.
By Nina Lloyd
12 Feb 2026
Politics
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy condemns Labour briefings ‘dripping with misogyny’
It comes after the Prime Minister held talks with female Labour parliamentarians earlier on Wednesday.
By Nina Lloyd
12 Feb 2026
Politics
‘Clearly not’: Lucy Powell asked if she would have ennobled Lord Doyle
The peer, who has had the Labour whip removed, earlier apologised and said he believed Morton’s initial assertions of innocence.
By Nina Lloyd
11 Feb 2026
Politics
‘Clearly not’: Lucy Powell asked if she would have ennobled Lord Doyle
The peer, who has had the Labour whip removed, earlier apologised and said he believed Morton’s initial assertions of innocence.
By Nina Lloyd
11 Feb 2026