Posted by The Guardian | Jun 14, 2026 | Dan Jarvis, Keir Starmer, Labour, Ministry of Defence, Politics, The Guardian, UK news |
Starmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation The new defence secretary is to revisit a controversial plan for funding the armed forces and may return to demand more cash...
Read MorePosted by The Guardian | Jun 14, 2026 | Child protection, Child rights, Children, Keir Starmer, Labour, Lisa Nandy, Politics, Social media ban, Social media bans, Society, The Guardian, UK news |
Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being to talk to strangers on gaming appsKeir Starmer will ban under-16s from major social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram and X in sweeping restrictions...
Read MorePosted by The Guardian | Jun 14, 2026 | Devolution, England, Local government, Local politics, Mayoral elections, Politics, Rachel Reeves, Tax and spending, The Guardian, UK news |
Exclusive: devolving tax is part of plans to give local areas more power in areas including justice, health and educationMinisters are considering handing over billions of pounds raised by business rates to regional mayors as...
Read MorePosted by The Guardian | Jun 14, 2026 | Food, Health & wellbeing, Sugar, The Guardian |
Fructose, glucose, sucrose. Lactose, maltose, dextrose. Treacle, molasses … honey! The sweet stuff is everywhere, in everything from colas and cakes to fruit and veg. Are some forms healthier than others? And what about...
Read MorePosted by The Guardian | Jun 14, 2026 | Books, Essex, Leicestershire, LGBTQ+ rights, Libraries, Local government, Local politics, Politics, Pride, Reform UK, Society, The Guardian, Transgender, UK news, World News |
Rochford LGBTQ+ community say Reform council’s ban on flying pride flags or holding events states they’re not welcomeBefore Reform gained control of Essex county council in the May elections, Chris Taylor and members of the...
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