Prime Minister Keir Starmer
UK announces social media curfew for older teens
The UK introduces an overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds from midnight to 6am, alongside default settings disabling addictive features. The measures follow the under-16 social media ban announced to take effect in early 2027.
July 14, 2026
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UK defense minister quits with stinging rebuke of PM Starmer
British Defense Secretary John Healey sensationally quit on Thursday, accusing beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry of failing to commit enough money to protect the country
June 11, 2026
World leaders react to Washington gala shooting
World leaders express shock after a shooter charged a glitzy media gala in Washington on Saturday night, attended by US President Donald Trump -- and relief that there were no casualties.
April 26, 2026
UK top official to step down over ex-envoy's failed vetting: Reports
UK PM Keir Starmer faces mounting political pressure as a senior official will resign and scrutiny deepens over the controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
April 17, 2026
Man Utd's Ratcliffe apologizes for 'language' on immigration
The condemnation comes hours after Ratcliffe made the remarks in a television interview in which he suggested 'huge levels of immigration' to the UK had harmed the economy.
February 12, 2026
UK police blames AI for evidence error over Maccabi fan ban
UK police chief admitted AI-generated errors led to flawed evidence behind banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, apologizing to MPs as an inquiry finds intelligence failures, amid political backlash, antisemitism claims, and pressure for his resignation.
January 14, 2026
British police say deadly rampage at UK synagogue was a terrorist attack
A suspected terrorist attacked a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, killing two and injuring three. Police shot the attacker and arrested two others, declaring a terror incident.
October 2, 2025