Category: UK News

The UK government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, is preparing to implement a ban preventing children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. In addition to restricting access, new rules will prohibit children from livestreaming on platforms deemed “safer,” as well as from… Continue reading Starmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platforms

Roy Hattersley, who held the position of deputy leader of the Labour Party during Neil Kinnock’s leadership, has passed away at 93 years old. Born in Sheffield, he began his parliamentary career in 1964 representing Birmingham Sparkbrook, a constituency he served for over 30 years. During the 1970s, Hattersley was a cabinet minister under Prime… Continue reading Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93

It looks like you’ve shared part of a detailed biography or article about Roy Hattersley, a British Labour politician. This excerpt covers his early life, education, early political career, ministerial appointments, his stance on key political issues like nuclear disarmament and Europe, and his time both in government and opposition. If you need a summary,… Continue reading Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation

Train services to Gatwick Airport and Brighton were halted on Sunday after engineers found sinkholes near a railway bridge in south London. The issue was uncovered during scheduled maintenance work on the railway lines just outside Purley station, prompting urgent repairs to address the problem. To ensure passenger safety, Network Rail temporarily closed all tracks… Continue reading Sinkholes suspend Gatwick trains from London and Brighton

A renewed effort is underway to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales, spearheaded by Labour MP Lauren Edwards, who expressed a desire to “finish the job.” Edwards plans to reintroduce a bill identical to one that passed the House of Commons last year but stalled in the House of Lords. The legislation, originally proposed… Continue reading Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has proposed a policy that would prohibit foreign nationals from residing in social housing. Under this plan, tenants who are not British citizens would be required to secure private accommodation within three months, or they could face deportation. This controversial stance forms part of a broader agenda outlined by… Continue reading Nigel Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing

Four years after the tragic death of their newborn son, Jacob, his parents Kianty and Conor Simpson remain without answers about the circumstances surrounding his passing. Despite Jacob’s death occurring shortly after birth due to a catastrophic oxygen deprivation incident at Glangwili Hospital in June 2022, the family still have not been able to hold… Continue reading Lincolnshire parents of baby who died four years ago still don't know why

The UK government is poised to reconsider and potentially lower its target for the proportion of new cars sold that must be electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, the mandate requires that 80% of all new cars sold by 2030 should be EVs. However, pressure from automakers and trade unions, who have expressed concerns regarding the financial… Continue reading UK electric car sales target set to be weakened

Marking nine years since the Grenfell Tower tragedy has proven to be especially challenging for those affected, as many continue to grapple with the emotional toll and ongoing fight for justice. Damel Carayol, who lost both his cousin Mary Mendy and her daughter Khadija Saye in the fire, shared his reflections ahead of a memorial… Continue reading Grenfell Tower fire: Victims' family on bereavement nine years on

The 2026 iteration of Download Festival is currently underway, drawing massive crowds to Donington Park in Leicestershire. Positioned as the UK’s largest music festival this summer, it fills the gap while Glastonbury takes a fallow year. The event has clearly captured the rock fans’ imagination, nearly selling out entirely. Friday’s headline performance featured Limp Bizkit,… Continue reading Download festival 2026 mayhem in 13 photos