‘We have been profoundly let down’: Voters in one of Labour’s safest seats consider switching sides
The ties between south Wales and Labour run deep, and Aberavon has long been one of the party’s safest seats. …
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Fears over more price rises as twice as many haulage companies going bust since Brexit
Exclusive: 2,051 haulage companies went bust between 2021-2025 – almost double the 1,068 that went bust in the five years …
Trump’s relationship with Starmer ‘significantly damaged’ in Iran war fallout
The prime minister has stood firm in his decision to not join the US and Israel in their war with …
Cooper refuses to say if US is still an ally as she vows to do everything possible to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The chancellor Rachel Reeves has expressed her anger at Donald Trump over the Iran war
Streeting savages striking doctors for ‘rejecting deal but still wanting benefits’
Exclusive: Health secretary says British Medical Association isn’t serious about making a deal that will cancel thousands of appointments and …
Social media influencers fuelling ‘violent extremism’, MPs warn
A parliamentary committee has warned about the influence that social media content is having on people from a young age
Iranian ambassador suggests Tehran could strike British bases
Seyed Ali Mousavi said Iranian military authorities ‘will decide appropriately’ what course of action they will take, adding any final …
Starmer’s Chagos deal dealt major blow as judge rules Chagossians have right to live on disputed islands
Justice James Lewis, the judge for the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Court, has ruled that Chagossians have a right …
‘Keir Starmer made Hillsborough families a promise, now we fear he won’t keep his word’
The prime minister has repeatedly pledged to introduce a Hillsborough Law, but those campaigning for it are tired of waiting
Starmer tells social media companies ‘things will change’ on addictive features
The Prime Minister signalled his Government was preparing to take action to curb functions that keep young people hooked on …
Starmer’s popularity boosted by Iran war rift with Trump, poll shows
Beleaguered prime minister’s refusal to kowtow to Trump over Iran has been popular among voters, poll for The Independent finds
Angela Rayner to contest claim of underpaid stamp duty on seaside flat
The former deputy prime minister resigned last September over an underpayment of stamp duty on the purchase of her £800,000 …
Councillor caught on camera driving during planning meeting
He said he had his phone in a cup holder and was using a hands free system
Keir Starmer promises to ‘fight’ social media firms over addictive content
The Government has issued guidance that advises parents to limit screen time for two to five-year-olds to an hour a …
‘It looks bad’: Reform candidate apologises after being pictured performing Nazi salute
Exclusive: Corey Edwards said the picture was taken ‘many years ago’ and condemned Hitler’s ‘barbaric’ regime
What the UK Government is proposing on social media regulation
A Government consultation is inviting views on whether there should be an Australia-style ban on children from using social media.
UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of all major economies, OECD warns as inflation set to surge
Government urged to encourage homes and businesses to be more efficient with their energy use
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Nash said social media companies have taken a ‘cavalier approach’ to content damaging to children
Reeves ‘waiting until autumn’ for major energy bill support to ease Iran war economic shock
Rachel Reeves will reportedly allow the energy price cap to rise in the summer because she believes the true impact …
Starmer orders British commandos to seize Putin’s shadow fleet vessels
France, Belgium and Sweden have already boarded Russian ships in recent weeks as they attempt to cut off funding for …