BIZARRE: 8 | Mind Blowing Facts

UK government ‘would consider’ Australia-style social media ban for under-16s

The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said ministers would be keeping a close eye on the success of Australia’s policy

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

UK will ‘keep close eye’ on Australia’s under-16s social media ban – Lisa Nandy

The Culture Secretary said ministers would be watching carefully to see how the Australian policy unfolds.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

PM warns of ‘lost decade of kids’ as 10-year youth plan launched

The Prime Minister warned of a ‘lost decade of young kids left as collateral damage’.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Parents queue for water for children in historic London commuter town hit by 'public health emergency'

Sir Keir Starmer said the situation in Tunbridge Wells was ‘shocking’

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025

Undrinkable water to be restored to 24,000 homes in Kent

South East Water has issued a ‘boil water notice’ for homes in and around Tunbridge Wells who have been without water since Saturday evening.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025

Starmer says there was ‘no misleading’ by Chancellor ahead of Budget

Rachel Reeves has also reportedly been accused of misleading the Cabinet.

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025

It’s not a drill: Sophie takes charge on visit to Oxford workshop

The duchess toured the social enterprise, RAW Workshop, in Blackbird Leys on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

Centuries-old ceremony marks official election of new Archbishop of Canterbury

The ceremony is a formality dating back to the Reformation and saw the College of Canons of Canterbury Cathedral meeting to elect Dame Sarah Mullally.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025

Another 503 migrants cross Channel in small boats in single day

The latest arrivals come as the Government considers a major shake-up of immigration policy.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025

French coastguard rescues 94 people from water after small boat breaks apart

The incident occurred four nautical miles off Dunkirk on Thursday morning.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025