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Starmer’s appointment of Mandelson under spotlight as criminal probe launched

Her party will table a humble address motion, an arcane parliamentary mechanism to try to compel the Government to release documents including due...

Sarwar calls for UK to ban social media for under-16s

A spokesperson for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said: “Through the Online Safety Act, we have taken some of the boldest...

UK’s first Government-backed Tech Town named

Schools and colleges, businesses and hospitals in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, will receive Government support to develop AI tools and digital skills. Source link

Booze bosses warn prices will rise as alcohol duty increase comes into force

The tax charged on alcoholic drinks will increase by 3.66% from Sunday February 1. Source link

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blockade aerospace defence factory

The demonstration took place at the Leonardo UK factory in Edinburgh. Source link

Outrage is driving rapid social media law changes, leading campaigner says

Baroness Kidron told the Press Association recently passed laws have failed to meet campaigners’ expectations. Source link

NHS England to develop ‘world-first’ database for genes linked to cancer

“We are entering a new era of cancer prevention with pioneering research and testing helping us to discover more about how genes influence...

Government to announce £453m deal to fit Typhoon jets with ‘cutting-edge’ radar

Mark Stead, senior vice-president of radar and advanced targeting at Leonardo UK, said: “ECRS Mk2 isn’t just an exceptional radar – it’s equipped...

More than half of grassroots music venues did not make money in 2025 – charity

The industry body published its annual report for 2025 on Wednesday which highlighted that, despite contributing more than half a million pounds to...

UK financial system ‘may not be prepared enough for major AI-related incidents’

The Treasury Select Committee said it had received a ‘significant volume of evidence’ about AI’s risks to financial services consumers. Source link

Badenoch warns Tory MPs against ‘psychodrama’ after defections

The Conservative leader said recent departures from the party were ‘not about policy differences or ideology, they are about character.’ Source link

Rachel Reeves says UK listing rules ‘reinvigorating’ City amid hopes of revival

The Chancellor also set her hopes on the FTSE 100’s standout year encouraging more Britons to get investing. Source link

London firms hit with £6.7m of illegal worker fines in just six months

More than a third of the companies fined were restaurants Source link

Kemi Badenoch joins protesters calling for Government to stop China mega-embassy

The Government is facing mounting calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court over security concerns. Source link

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