UK social media ban for children possible as ministers watch Australia IN FULL 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
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
Trump tirade against Sadiq Khan slammed by Starmer who says he's hugely proud of Mayor of London The US president lashed out at Sir Sadiq saying he is a ‘horrible, vicious, disgusting mayor’ 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
Young people have faced ‘violent indifference’ for decades, Lisa Nandy says Exclusive: Culture secretary announces first national youth strategy in 15 years to help ‘vulnerable’ generation The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025
Lord Rothermere’s Telegraph takeover strengthens UK media’s rightwing tilt Many fear competition and diversity will be diminished as Daily Mail owner wins race to buy newspaper The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025
UK government confirms it will introduce ban on selling secondary gig tickets for a profit War on ticket touts steps up as government reveals bold plans to hit secondary ticket platforms in the pocket if they don't comply Metal Hammer · Nov 20, 2025
Peers call for independent body to take control of Telegraph sale Lords say culture department has mishandled process and suggest CMA or Cabinet Office oversee new auction The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025
Ban on ticket resales for profit is Government putting fans first, says Nandy Ministers have confirmed plans to make it illegal for tickets to concerts, sport and other live events to be resold for more than their original cost. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025
Ex-BBC boss leads calls for end to political appointments to board Tony Hall urges government to bolster BBC’s independence as MPs and union seek Robbie Gibb’s removal from board The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025
‘We’re sick of being the story’: what next for the Telegraph after takeover collapses? Media group’s future is again in limbo – and it faces questions over the asking price as well as regulatory hurdles The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025
RedBird Capital drops £500m Telegraph takeover bid US private equity group’s deal collapses amid newsroom criticism and threat of regulator intervention The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025
Union demands removal of Sir Robbie Gibb from BBC board Bectu, which is the biggest union in the BBC, has warned Sir Robbie’s position is ‘a distraction and is untenable’ following the Tim Davie crisis. Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025
Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025 Government borrowing costs rise in wake of income tax U-turn speculation Reports that the Chancellor has scrapped her plans to raise income tax at the Budget has sparked a sell-off in UK Government bonds.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025 Lisa Nandy: BBC review will examine political appointments to board Culture secretary says she shares concerns that such appointments have damaged trust, amid calls for Robbie Gibb to go
Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025 Reeves not ‘playing fast and loose with people’s money’ amid tax U-turn reports Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy would not be drawn into speculation that Ms Reeves has abandoned plans for the manifesto-breaking tax hike.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025 Keir Starmer expresses ‘sincere regret’ over appointment of Labour donor to football watchdog Prime minister apologises for rubber-stamping decision to make David Kogan head of regulator
Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025 Trump says he has 'obligation' to pursue $1 billion lawsuit against BBC over doctored January 6 speech The US President tells Fox News the BBC ‘defrauded the public’
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 Trump says BBC ‘defrauded the public’ with editing of January 6 speech The US President told Fox News he had an ‘obligation’ to take legal action over the speech.
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 BBC-Trump live: Broadcaster apologises to US president but rejects $1bn pay demand US president had given corporation until Friday to respond to his lawsuit threat with compensation
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025 Prime Minister could face leadership challenge after Budget, say Labour insiders The Labour leader is increasingly concerned about his party’s dip in support which may result in serious losses at next year’s local elections
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 We must fight for our journalism, defiant BBC boss says after Trump legal threat Outgoing boss rallies staff after Donald Trump’s court threat and demand for $1bn compensation
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025 Nandy sets out plans for BBC charter review in wake of Trump crisis The Culture Secretary addressed the matter in the House of Commons.
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 Nandy issues BBC warning to MPs as she sets out charter review amid Trump crisis The BBC’s charter expires at the end of 2027 and the process of reviewing it is now set to begin