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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Worry no longer, I am back' Tony Blair's Why I Have Always Been Right About Everything, digested by John Crace

Labour’s leadership is portrayed as trapped in self-delusion, with personality politics rejected and Keir Starmer framed as uniquely positioned to lose the next election.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Labour must put policy first, politics second, Tony Blair says

Policy direction should be decided before changing Labour leadership, with candidates required to set out detailed policy and priorities.
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fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Will Tony Blair's intervention change the Labour debate?

Labour leadership debate centers on whether to return to a radical centre and how to govern amid rising taxes, inequality, and public dissatisfaction.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Tony Blair is strong on diagnosis, deluded on prescription: Britain's ills can't be fixed by him | Larry Elliott

Labour’s mistakes and structural challenges require sustainable growth and welfare reform, but AI and net-zero positions need balanced, evidence-based policy rather than nostalgia or Silicon Valley assumptions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Worry no longer, I am back' Tony Blair's Why I Have Always Been Right About Everything, digested by John Crace

Labour’s leadership is portrayed as trapped in self-delusion, with personality politics rejected and Keir Starmer framed as uniquely positioned to lose the next election.
#reform-uk
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Labour MPs urge Islamophobia' probe into Reform UK

Twenty-seven MPs urged the EHRC to investigate alleged Islamophobia in Reform UK, citing potential Equality Act 2010 breaches and inadequate internal discipline.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Women can't ref, drive or give directions': Reform candidate sexism row deepens

Accusations claim a Reform UK candidate made degrading, sexist comments about women in resurfaced online posts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Reform UK's Makerfield candidate appeared to doubt seriousness of Covid on X

A Reform UK byelection candidate posted Covid doubt, vaccine scepticism, and anti-booster messages tied to personal experiences and claims about variants and children.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Man who appeared to do Nazi salute becomes adviser to Reform's Welsh leader

A former Reform candidate linked to a Nazi salute photo was appointed as a special adviser to Reform’s Welsh leader Dan Thomas.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Labour MPs urge Islamophobia' probe into Reform UK

Twenty-seven MPs urged the EHRC to investigate alleged Islamophobia in Reform UK, citing potential Equality Act 2010 breaches and inadequate internal discipline.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Calls for Barnsley Reform councillor to resign over apparent swastika tattoo

A newly elected Reform UK councillor faced calls to resign after photos appeared to show a swastika tattoo on his arm.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Women can't ref, drive or give directions': Reform candidate sexism row deepens

Accusations claim a Reform UK candidate made degrading, sexist comments about women in resurfaced online posts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate over disgusting comments'

Carol Vorderman demanded an apology from Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon over deleted misogynistic social media abuse.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Reform UK's Makerfield candidate appeared to doubt seriousness of Covid on X

A Reform UK byelection candidate posted Covid doubt, vaccine scepticism, and anti-booster messages tied to personal experiences and claims about variants and children.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Man who appeared to do Nazi salute becomes adviser to Reform's Welsh leader

A former Reform candidate linked to a Nazi salute photo was appointed as a special adviser to Reform’s Welsh leader Dan Thomas.
#youth-unemployment
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

UK at risk of lost generation' as 1.2m could be trapped in youth unemployment crisis

Urgent action is needed to tackle youth unemployment, because entry-level job shortages could leave 1.25 million young people out of work, education, or training by 2031.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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Next boss warns over dramatic fall' in UK entry-level jobs

Entry-level job declines in the UK are worsening youth unemployment, with Next receiving nearly double the applicants per role and policy changes affecting hiring.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

UK at risk of lost generation' as 1.2m could be trapped in youth unemployment crisis

Urgent action is needed to tackle youth unemployment, because entry-level job shortages could leave 1.25 million young people out of work, education, or training by 2031.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Next boss warns over dramatic fall' in UK entry-level jobs

Entry-level job declines in the UK are worsening youth unemployment, with Next receiving nearly double the applicants per role and policy changes affecting hiring.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 hours ago

Burnham could beat Farage in a general election, new poll suggests

Andy Burnham leads Keir Starmer in head-to-head polls against Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, but a Labour Brexit dispute could jeopardize his by-election win.
#cybersecurity
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

Labour presses Nigel Farage over alleged Russian hack linked to 5m donation

Labour demands Nigel Farage disclose whether suspected Russian hacking tied to a reported £5 million gift was reported to police or the NCSC.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Report phone hack' to police or I will do it for you, Labour chair tells Farage

Nigel Farage was given 24 hours to report a suspected Russia-linked phone hack to security services or face having it reported for him.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

Labour presses Nigel Farage over alleged Russian hack linked to 5m donation

Labour demands Nigel Farage disclose whether suspected Russian hacking tied to a reported £5 million gift was reported to police or the NCSC.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Report phone hack' to police or I will do it for you, Labour chair tells Farage

Nigel Farage was given 24 hours to report a suspected Russia-linked phone hack to security services or face having it reported for him.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

New details emerge of why Mandelson failed security vetting for ambassador role

Peter Mandelson failed US security vetting for ambassador due to links to China, Russia, and Israel, but the Foreign Office overrode clearance denial and appointed him.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Energy bills hike has already made Reeves' cost of living package look meaningless

Energy price cap rises 13% undermining cost-of-living measures, which offer small benefits but do little to address core pressures on daily life.
#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

Wes Streeting casts off Blairite' image with scathing attack on Tony Blair

The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting without paywalls, while Wes Streeting criticizes Tony Blair for insufficient focus on inequality.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Streeting urges social media ban for under-16s

Social media should be treated like tobacco, with a ban for under-16s and stronger regulation to protect children’s health and childhood.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reform's by-election candidate didn't vote for Brexit, unearthed posts suggest

The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting without paywalls, while Makerfield scrutiny centers on a candidate’s resurfaced posts about Brexit and discriminatory language.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

Wes Streeting casts off Blairite' image with scathing attack on Tony Blair

The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting without paywalls, while Wes Streeting criticizes Tony Blair for insufficient focus on inequality.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Streeting urges social media ban for under-16s

Social media should be treated like tobacco, with a ban for under-16s and stronger regulation to protect children’s health and childhood.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reform's by-election candidate didn't vote for Brexit, unearthed posts suggest

The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting without paywalls, while Makerfield scrutiny centers on a candidate’s resurfaced posts about Brexit and discriminatory language.
#brexit
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

In Britain, Brexit is debated again as Starmer's grip on power slips

Brexit has increased customs and tax requirements for bringing goods into the UK, while Labour leadership debates whether to rebuild ties or rejoin the EU amid political pressure.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Brexiters peddled nationalistic pish', said Reform UK's Makerfield candidate

Brexit is described as economically harmful and leaving would keep EU rules without any say, raising doubts about a candidate’s stated support.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

In Britain, Brexit is debated again as Starmer's grip on power slips

Brexit has increased customs and tax requirements for bringing goods into the UK, while Labour leadership debates whether to rebuild ties or rejoin the EU amid political pressure.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Brexiters peddled nationalistic pish', said Reform UK's Makerfield candidate

Brexit is described as economically harmful and leaving would keep EU rules without any say, raising doubts about a candidate’s stated support.
#labour-party-leadership
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Minister rejects Blair intervention, accusing ex-PM of retreading old arguments UK politics live

Tony Blair warns Labour risks losing elections by abandoning the centre ground and urges a move to the radical centre while addressing AI as a major challenge.
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fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM

Inequality is driving politics, and critiques that omit it fail to explain what people experience and what policies should address.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK may be tipped into a general election' if Burnham replaces Starmer, says Harman

A leadership change to Andy Burnham could trigger a new general election, driven by claims of legitimacy and poll surges, risking instability in British politics.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Minister rejects Blair intervention, accusing ex-PM of retreading old arguments UK politics live

Tony Blair warns Labour risks losing elections by abandoning the centre ground and urges a move to the radical centre while addressing AI as a major challenge.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM

Inequality is driving politics, and critiques that omit it fail to explain what people experience and what policies should address.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK may be tipped into a general election' if Burnham replaces Starmer, says Harman

A leadership change to Andy Burnham could trigger a new general election, driven by claims of legitimacy and poll surges, risking instability in British politics.
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fromtheregister
12 hours ago

Tony Blair and the Reform party both want AI in government, though they can't agree on what for

AI will transform government, requiring job shifts and eventual public-service overhaul, while energy policy and government reorganization are urged for competitiveness.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

The Guardian view on Tony Blair's advice for Labour: policymaking like it's 1999 will not lead to a revival | Editorial

Labour must adopt a radical centre by rejecting progressive policies to deliver growth and productivity amid AI and populist challenges.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

The establishment reaction to Andy Burnham's rise is a sign of the fight to come | Clive Lewis

Two simultaneous political churns are reshaping Britain: electoral fragmentation and a deeper economic shift away from public investment and worker/community power.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
13 hours ago

Starmer under fire over 35bn Chagos deal as fresh Mauritius spending plans emerge - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Chagos Islands deal transfers sovereignty to Mauritius while the UK retains Diego Garcia control, and critics say UK taxpayers may also fund additional Mauritius support programmes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Stuck in his glory days': Blunkett and others cast doubt on Blair's advice to Labour party

Labour should embrace AI, reduce red tape, strengthen ties with the White House, and engage China and the Middle East while moving beyond a soft-left comfort zone.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
11 hours ago

UK pension funds still "way off the pace" on backing Britain's tech stars, warns Oxford science chief

UK pension funds and other domestic savers are investing too slowly in high-growth technology businesses, lagging behind faster-moving international capital.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Blair wants to leave our future to the markets. I believe democracy can still shape our lives for the better | Wes Streeting

Inequality is the root cause of modern democratic crises, and progressive politics must give working people power, protection, and opportunity in the emerging world.
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fromBusiness Matters
12 hours ago

Amazon's UK tax bill tops 1.3bn as employer NI hike and 30bn sales drive the total higher

Amazon’s UK direct tax bill rose above £1.3 billion in 2025, driven mainly by higher employers’ national insurance rates and UK revenue growth.
#burnout
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Stigma around burnout must be challenged | Letters

Burnout among politicians and school leaders is driven by moral injury, inadequate funding, and high-stakes accountability, requiring stigma-free support and proper wellbeing funding.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The curse of burnout Britain affects politicians as much as everyone else: give Carla Denyer a break | Gaby Hinsliff

Burnout can stem from sustained responsibility and moral injury, and calls for open discussion can trigger backlash from people who also lack the ability to rest.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Stigma around burnout must be challenged | Letters

Burnout among politicians and school leaders is driven by moral injury, inadequate funding, and high-stakes accountability, requiring stigma-free support and proper wellbeing funding.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The curse of burnout Britain affects politicians as much as everyone else: give Carla Denyer a break | Gaby Hinsliff

Burnout can stem from sustained responsibility and moral injury, and calls for open discussion can trigger backlash from people who also lack the ability to rest.
#security-vetting
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to senior figures in China, Russia and Israel

UK vetting flagged close ties to senior figures in China, Russia, and Israel, plus a loan and perceived naivety, recommending denial of clearance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Key questions over Mandelson vetting: did mitigations' cover links to China and Russia?

Security vetting flagged concerns about Peter Mandelson’s associations, financial dealings, and perceived naivety, but clearance was granted despite UKSV’s recommendation to deny it.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to senior figures in China, Russia and Israel

UK vetting flagged close ties to senior figures in China, Russia, and Israel, plus a loan and perceived naivety, recommending denial of clearance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Key questions over Mandelson vetting: did mitigations' cover links to China and Russia?

Security vetting flagged concerns about Peter Mandelson’s associations, financial dealings, and perceived naivety, but clearance was granted despite UKSV’s recommendation to deny it.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
12 hours ago

Pay rises over inflation must be top priority at talks on 400,000 public servants' wages, government warned

Wage talks for 400,000 public servants must deliver pay rises above inflation, protect direct employment, and strengthen enforceable limits on outsourcing and PPPs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Young asylum seekers far more likely to be assessed as adults by immigration officers than by social workers

Immigration officers assess far fewer young asylum seekers as children than local authority social workers, with assessment methods and evidence quality driving large differences.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Reform UK spending on Facebook ads surged before May elections

Reform UK increased Facebook ad spending and targeting sophistication in the final weeks, nearly matching Labour and outpacing Conservatives in concentrated spending.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Resident doctors in England to stage four-day strike in June

Resident doctors in England will strike for four days in June over pay and training demands, with further action threatened unless progress is made.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
13 hours ago

Reeves told to act now amid fresh cost-of-living blow for Britain - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ofgem confirmed that its price cap will rise by 13 per cent from July 1, pushing the typical annual household bill to around £1,862 - an increase of £221 on current levels. Analysts now warn that costs could climb further in the autumn, with forecasts suggesting a further rise to around £1,899 for the October-to-December period as colder weather increases demand and geopolitical tensions continue to unsettle energy markets.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Speed up 250 cap on leasehold ground rent, MPs urge

A faster 250 annual cap on ground rents should be introduced, alongside ending new leasehold flats and enabling conversion to commonhold.
#scottish-politics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Humza Yousaf says he hopes Peter Murrell gets hefty' sentence over embezzlement charges

Peter Murrell should receive a hefty jail sentence after admitting stealing £400,000 from the SNP.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

John Swinney denies 'sweeping Murrell scandal under carpet'

Swinney denied covering up SNP finances scandal after Peter Murrell admitted embezzling over £400,000, calling it his sole responsibility.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Humza Yousaf says he hopes Peter Murrell gets hefty' sentence over embezzlement charges

Peter Murrell should receive a hefty jail sentence after admitting stealing £400,000 from the SNP.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

John Swinney denies 'sweeping Murrell scandal under carpet'

Swinney denied covering up SNP finances scandal after Peter Murrell admitted embezzling over £400,000, calling it his sole responsibility.
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest

The Scottish Sun reported on Tuesday that the former first minister "sat in silence for hours" at Falkirk police station following her arrest on 11 June 2023 during Operation Branchform. Sturgeon's solicitor Aamer Anwar said the answer was standard legal advice and rejected claims it hindered the investigation which this week resulted in the conviction of her estranged husband Peter Murrell for embezzlement. Anwar added that Sturgeon had later provided a "detailed written response" to Police Scotland questions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Nearly in one in five UK girls receive unwanted images online, poll finds

Its survey of 4,000 young people found that a quarter of girls had been called degrading names online, while one in seven 13- to 15-year-olds had been asked to send a nude photo. Lynn Perry, the chief executive of Barnardo's, said the survey showed that online abuse and harassment were becoming part of the background noise of growing up. These findings show how constant, corrosive and deeply embedded it is in the lives of young people today both on and offline, she said.
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fromIrish Independent
8 hours ago

Taoiseach says Government won't defend RTE spending 230,000 on limousines for presenters and others

Government funding oversight will be strengthened through Public Accounts Committee and Comptroller and Auditor General mechanisms for RTÉ spending accountability.
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fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago

Prosecution to open case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trial

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s trial for alleged sex abuse begins with the prosecution’s case expected later Wednesday; he pleads not guilty to 18 charges including rape.
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Fired BP chair disputes oil company's claims of poor conduct

Manifold said he was removed without warning and without explanation by the FTSE 100 company. The former chair added: I dispute entirely the characterisation of my conduct and I will not allow a false narrative to go unchallenged. BP announced Manifold's departure with immediate effect on Tuesday after less than a year in the role, expressing serious concerns about his governance standards, oversight and conduct.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Blair: Labour is playing with fire over UK's future and is too weak to rejoin EU

Quality journalism without paywalls depends on donations to keep reporters on the ground and separate facts from messaging.
#online-safety
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Streeting likens social media to tobacco as pressure grows for under-16s ban

Social media should be treated like tobacco, with stronger regulation including a ban for under-16s and limits on addictive features.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks

New limits on children’s social media access are expected soon, with age thresholds and/or design changes planned before year end.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Streeting likens social media to tobacco as pressure grows for under-16s ban

Social media should be treated like tobacco, with stronger regulation including a ban for under-16s and limits on addictive features.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks

New limits on children’s social media access are expected soon, with age thresholds and/or design changes planned before year end.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Starmer tasks Government with taking game-changer' social media action

The government will act on social media harms affecting children after a consultation, with a rapid crackdown planned and no paywalls for reporting.
#social-media-regulation
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Wes Streeting says Starmer behind the curve' on under-16s social media ban UK politics live

A social media ban for under-16s is being pushed as a starting point, with Big Tech compared to Big Tobacco and calls for stronger action.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Rayner urges Starmer to ban social media for under-16s as labour splits over Australian model

A push for a blanket social media ban for children under 16 is intensifying political pressure, while businesses face major compliance and cost challenges.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Wes Streeting says Starmer behind the curve' on under-16s social media ban UK politics live

A social media ban for under-16s is being pushed as a starting point, with Big Tech compared to Big Tobacco and calls for stronger action.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Rayner urges Starmer to ban social media for under-16s as labour splits over Australian model

A push for a blanket social media ban for children under 16 is intensifying political pressure, while businesses face major compliance and cost challenges.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mother of boy who may have died in TikTok challenge urges No 10 to ban social media

Government action on a social media ban for under-16s is urged as too slow, with calls to remove platforms until they are safe.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Bournemouth beach buried in rubbish after bank holiday heatwave crowds

Bournemouth beach became heavily littered and tented after a bank holiday weekend, with overflowing bins and discarded items despite rules and guidance.
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frombmmagazine.co.uk
1 day ago

Long-term unemployment climbs to a decade high as Britain's hiring engine stalls

474,000 people are long-term unemployed, the highest since January 2016, with 129,000 more since July 2024 and rising youth unemployment.
#green-party
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Green Party names new candidate for Makerfield by-election after antisemitism row

Green Party candidate Sarah Wakefield will contest the Makerfield by-election after the previous candidate withdrew.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Greens to run scaled-back campaign in Makerfield byelection in potential boost for Burnham

Greens plan limited campaigning in Makerfield, prioritizing Greater Manchester mayoral prospects if Andy Burnham returns to parliament.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Green Party names new candidate for Makerfield by-election after antisemitism row

Green Party candidate Sarah Wakefield will contest the Makerfield by-election after the previous candidate withdrew.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Greens to run scaled-back campaign in Makerfield byelection in potential boost for Burnham

Greens plan limited campaigning in Makerfield, prioritizing Greater Manchester mayoral prospects if Andy Burnham returns to parliament.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on support for youth: someone in government should grab hold of school sports | Editorial

Cutting England’s £320m annual primary sports premium while expanding a £193m scheme for secondary schools risks undermining efforts against obesity and screen-related harms.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Reform UK civil service plan would sack more planning officers than exist'

Civil service cuts would reduce planning and prison welfare psychology roles, but proposed planner reductions exceed current planner headcount.
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fromtheregister
1 day ago

Experts pour cold borscht on Farage's Russian hack claim

Digital forensics experts say proving a hack came from Russia requires evidence beyond disguised email sources or non-unique malware code.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on Britain's economy: to profit politically a recovery must be felt in people's pockets | Editorial

Green-shoot claims repeatedly appear during economic downturns, but early indicators like unemployment, vacancies, and household income growth can undermine optimism.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Police investigation into Post Office Horizon scandal could face five-year delay

A Horizon scandal police inquiry may be delayed up to five years without an additional £16.5m, requiring a near-doubling of officers to charge by late 2027 or early 2028.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

British wellness coach dies after detox ceremony using Amazonian tree frog poison'

A British wellness coach died after reportedly taking Kambo, a poisonous frog-skin alternative medicine, prompting calls for a ban.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ministers urged to press ahead with UK ban on zero-hours contracts

A ban on zero-hours contracts is being urged despite business claims that it will deter hiring and harm economic growth.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Yusuf in clash with Jenrick over Reform deportation policy

Reform UK faces internal and external criticism over deportation criteria, especially removing foreign nationals in social housing and ending indefinite leave to remain.
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fromlondonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Critics warn migration surge wiping out' Labour housebuilding gains - London Business News

Net migration since 2024 has increased housing demand, absorbing nearly half of new homes built and intensifying pressure on housing and border control.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Government under pressure to keep defence and energy deals in UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Government departments are being urged to prioritize British firms for major contracts in shipbuilding, steel, energy, and artificial intelligence to protect national resilience.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Teenage rapists' sentences to be reviewed by Court of Appeal, Starmer says

Two 15-year-old boys convicted of raping two girls received non-custodial sentences, and the attorney general referred the cases to the Court of Appeal for review.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Gisele Pelicot deeply shocked' by decision not to jail boys in Hampshire rape case

Three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls received youth rehabilitation orders and avoided jail, prompting urgent review and Court of Appeal referral.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

SNP accused of embezzling' voters over Peter Murrell's theft of party funds

Swinney sought a symbolic vote for a second independence referendum while SNP embezzlement allegations involving Peter Murrell dominated political debate.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences to begin in Newry

The trial of former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences is set to begin in a case that triggered a political earthquake in Northern Ireland. Donaldson, 63, is charged with rape, gross indecency and other sexual offences spanning 21 years. His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, is charged with aiding and abetting rape and indecent assault and will be subject to a trial of facts. A heavy security and media presence is expected at Newry crown court for the opening of a trial on Tuesday that is expected to last at least four weeks.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Court of appeal to review rape sentences of three teenage boys

The court of appeal will review the non-custodial sentences given to three teenage boys for the rape of two girls, Keir Starmer has announced. The boys, two of whom were 15 and one aged 14 at the time of sentencing, were given youth rehabilitation orders after the judge in the case said he wanted to avoid criminalising these children unnecessarily and support their reintegration into society.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

HMRC warns 700,000 umbrella workers over 'bills of exchange' tax avoidance scam

HMRC rejects Bills of Exchange as payment for tax liabilities and warns umbrella workers and clients to avoid schemes promoted in temporary labour.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans

Satellite connectivity will upgrade WiFi on over 1,400 UK main line trains, aiming for faster, more reliable service and fewer coverage gaps.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says

Wales will not impose a Wales-wide mobile phone ban in schools, instead empowering schools to decide, while taking action on under-16 social media use.
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