Lisa Nandy ‘not satisfied’ with Channel 4’s response after MAFS rape allegations The Culture Secretary said she will be ‘discussing this further’ with the broadcaster. Evening Standard · Jun 18
UK PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps Britain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young people. This decision aligns with a global trend of increasing online safety for children. Several countries have already implemented similar age-based restrictions. The UK government received significant… The Economic Times · Jun 15
Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps AAP · Jun 15
British PM expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a social media ban for young teenagers. This move aims to shield children from harmful online content and excessive screen time. The UK joins a global trend of nations implementing stricter online safety measures for minors. The proposed ban targets popular platforms like TikTok… The Economic Times · Jun 15
British leader expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a social media ban for young teenagers The Independent UK · Jun 15
UK Set to Outstrip Australia with Social Media Age Ban While Curbing Strangers on Gaming Apps The UK plans to introduce a comprehensive social media ban for under-16s, extending restrictions to gaming apps and AI chatbots, surpassing Australia's existing model. International Business Times UK · Jun 14
New defence secretary to ‘reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sources Starmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation The Guardian - UK · Jun 14
Starmer to unveil social media ban for under-16s The UK will follow Australia’s example in raising the minimum age for sites including TikTok, Instagram and Facebook The Independent UK · Jun 14
Departments looking to cut budgets to fund defence, Lisa Nandy says The Culture Secretary insisted ‘discussions are ongoing’ on finding more cash for the Defence Investment Plan over which two ministers quit. Evening Standard · Jun 14
Ministers to look again at defence investment plan after Healey’s resignation No 10 sources said Dan Jarvis will ‘have a chance to look at the defence investment plan’ The Independent UK · Jun 14
Nigel Farage claims Britain is a ‘two tier state against white people’ The Reform UK leader said he was launching a Substack so he could set out his views in his own words to avoid them being ‘twisted and misrepresented’. Evening Standard · Jun 14
Cabinet ministers asked to look for cuts to fund UK defence spending increase Lisa Nandy says discussions are taking place about how to ‘keep this country safe’ after John Healey’s resignation The Guardian - UK · Jun 14
David Sullivan agreed to stay away from West Ham women and youth teams after complaint The former joint chair of West Ham has denied allegations that he engaged in sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour The Independent UK · Jun 10
Labour MPs turn on each other in debate ahead of Makerfield by-election IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 9
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Lisa Nandy slams Labour MP for ‘breathtaking arrogance’ in clash over Makerfield by-election Lisa Nandy has slammed Clive Lewis for displaying “breathtaking arrogance” in a clash over the upcoming Makerfield by-election.
The Independent UK · Jun 8 Social media groups are fuelling misinformation in local communities, think tank warns There is around three times more misinformation being spread in areas with limited local news outlets
Evening Standard · Jun 3 Universal unveils UK theme park name and logo as £7.3bn investment announced The theme park is expected to attract millions of visitors each year including more than a million additional overseas visitors.
Evening Standard · Jun 3 Taxpayers face £1.3bn bill to help Universal build first European theme park just outside London Construction on Universal United Kingdom Resort in Bedfordshire is expected to begin soon
Evening Standard · Jun 3 King ‘really proud’ of young woman for overcoming struggles to find job The King’s Trust is teaming up with Sir Gareth Southgate to launch a national initiative to help young people into work.
The Independent UK · Jun 3 UK government to spend £1.3bn to support ‘spectacular’ Universal theme park in Bedford The resort set to become the UK’s most popular tourist attraction when it opens in 2031, with millions expected to visit each year
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2 Media veteran Dawn Airey to take over as chair of Arts Council England Successor to Nicholas Serota from August picks out AI as one of the major challenges facing the sector
Evening Standard · Jun 2 Dawn Airey to replace Nicholas Serota as chair of Arts Council England She is currently the chair of the National Youth Theatre and the educational platform Digital Theatre+.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Media veteran Dawn Airey appointed new chair of Arts Council England Airey is currently the chair of the National Youth Theatre and the educational platform Digital Theatre+
The Independent UK · May 18 Lisa Nandy to lead UK’s biggest ever business delegation to US in bid to ‘open new doors for British talent’ The so-called Greater Together LA expo will seek to build on the existing commercial partnership between the UK and the US
Evening Standard · May 18 Biggest ever UK trade mission to US amid political crisis and Iran tensions The King said the transatlantic partnership ‘must be continually renewed and strengthened for future generations’.