British government confirms social media ban for all under-16s
Starmer said the measure was necessary to protect children from what he described as the harmful effects of social media.
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Signal accuses UK of creating a mass surveillance system under the guise of child safety
The company criticised the proposals, warning that they could have far-reaching implications for privacy and civil liberties.
UK PM says Elon Musk ‘trying to whip up division’ over student’s murder
Following anger over the police handling of the murder of a white student, Henry Nowak.
Henry Nowak’s killing reopens the battle over Britain’s Sikh kirpan exemption
The kirpan symbolises a duty to defend the faith and protect the weak, and is usually a small, sheathed dagger worn out of sight.
Immigration returns as biggest concern for British public
Some 41 per cent of those surveyed named immigration as an important issue facing the country, up nine points since April.
Peter Mandelson’s released bombshell vetting files push Labour deeper down
The UK government has published more than 1,500 pages of documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s controversial appointment as ambassador to the United States on…
UK wins arbitration battle with Rwanda over scrapped asylum deal
Rwanda had sought approximately £100 million (€115.
Sierra Leone’s first lady has social housing in inner London
Council homes in the UK are a form of social housing provided at below-market rents to those meeting eligibility criteria.
UK raises welfare for additional spouses in polygamous marriages despite ban on practice
The provision applies to unions formed abroad in jurisdictions where polygamy is lawful, between partners domiciled in those countries at the time, who later relocated…
Dutch Government moves cloud services to EU provider from US tech firms
The Dutch Government is adopting STACKIT, a German cloud provider, to reduce its reliance on US technology firms.
UK approves total smoking ban for people born after 2008
The UK Parliament has approved legislation that will prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after January first, 2009, creating what the government…
Starmer faces resignation calls as Foreign Office permanent secretary forced out over Mandelson vetting override
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing political pressure, including explicit demands for his resignation from all opposition leaders.
UK Greens demand US foots bill if fans barred over social media ahead of World Cup
UK Green Party spokesperson has called on the US to cover travel costs for British football fans denied entry over their social media activity ahead of the 2026…
UK PM tells social media bosses to step up child online safety
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer today hinted at possible measures limiting children's access to social media, as he met senior tech figures and warned: "Things can't…
UK approves German takeover of Telegraph newspaper
The UK government today gave the green light for German media group Axel Springer to buy British newspaper The Telegraph, ending a drawn-out pursuit of the 170-year-old…
Soft democracy, no vote? Labour setting up UK to align with EU in string of sectors
Ministers in the UK Labour government are set to introduce a bill that would enable the country to align with evolving European Union regulations in selected areas…
UK universities ignore students’ poor writing skills in favour of diversity and inclusion
England’s higher education regulator has warned that some universities refuse to penalise poor spelling, grammar and punctuation in student assessments, in the…
UK scraps its controversial non-crime hate incidents
The UK government has formally scrapped its system of recording non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs), which for years has controversially seen police forces divert their…
UK House of Lords votes to allow abortion up to birth
The UK House of Lords has voted to allow a controversial clause on abortion legislation that removes criminal penalties for women ending their own pregnancies at…
Eight ex-UK energy ministers urge government to reverse North Sea oil and gas policy
A cross-party group of eight former UK energy ministers has written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling for an urgent policy reversal on North Sea oil and gas.
Bangladesh court seeks Interpol Red Notice for British Labour MP
A court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has directed authorities to pursue an Interpol Red Notice for British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq.
The UK: Will it become a hermit country wandering in a delusional fun house?
The blunderbuss British government of Keir Starmer, now wallowing in the upper teens in the polls, struggling to keep a paper-thin lead over the Conservatives, the…
UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are…
UK says Dutch right-wing commentator Vlaardingerbroek ‘not welcome’ after critical Starmer post
A Dutch right-wing political commentator and activist is no longer welcome in the UK.
UEA cuts funding to its students in UK fearing ‘Islamist radicalisation’
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has restricted government scholarships and funding for its citizens wishing to study at British universities over longstanding concerns…
The British establishment says Brexit is failing but they only offer zombie statistics
“Be wary or there’ll be woe Know your friend from your foe.”
‘We are the people of England, and we have not spoken yet’
This summer has been one of simmering tension in parts of Britain, if, happily, not to the extent many predicted before the break.
UK oil and gas output to plunge soon, lobby group warns
The UK’s oil and gas sector has issued its starkest warning yet, cautioning that the North Sea could be “wiped out within years” as a source unless the government…
UK sees record number of asylum applications
Britain has received a record number of asylum applications, official data showed on August 21, as the government faces growing pressure over the housing of thousands…
UK drops push for Apple encryption ‘back door’ after US challenge
The UK Government has dropped its attempt to require Apple to create a "back door" in its encryption systems, following months of legal and diplomatic challenges.