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Why a by-election in northwest England could decide Keir Starmer's future

Britain holds a crucial by-election today. The vote could trigger a leadership challenge against Labour's Keir Starmer. Andy Burnham, a popular mayor, aims to win the seat to run for party leader. If he wins, Starmer's position becomes precarious. The outcome rests with voters in the Makerfield constituency. A result…

The Economic Times

Tuesday briefing: How the UK’s military spending row exposes Starmer’s defence dilemma

In today’s newsletter: An argument about money has also spotlighted questions about Britain’s place in the world and the changing face of warfare

The Guardian - UK

The old ‘warfare v welfare’ arguments are back – but it’s Britain’s real duty to spend on both

Slashing benefits in favour of defence will make millions less, not more, safe, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

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Global Markets: Chinese government bonds gain global appeal as investors seek diversification amid market volatility

Chinese government bonds are attracting growing interest from global investors as rising geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran conflict, fuel volatility in global fixed-income markets. Unlike sovereign bond yields in the US, Europe, Britain and Japan, which have climbed sharply since March, Chinese government bond yields have fallen, underscoring their relative…

The Economic Times

Britain’s top hotspot for house price growth revealed by Rightmove

The property website said the analysis reveals a longer-term ‘north versus south’ divide

The Independent UK

Britain Wants To Ban Teens From Social Media. The Evidence Suggests It Won't Work.

Britain is following Australia into a policy that has already struggled to keep children off social media, while forcing adults through intrusive age checks.

Reason

An absurd illustration of Britain’s housing problem

Letters: Readers respond to an article about what was once the UK’s most expensive house, which has lain empty for years

The Guardian - UK

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The UK has the means to avoid climate policy being driven by culture wars

Climate policy has become one of the principle casualties of America’s political polarisation. The Trump administration, for instance, recently announced it is dismantling a key ocean monitoring system, despite growing scientific concerns about the rise of a “Super El Niño” and the prospect of disruption to key Atlantic Ocean currents.…

The Conversation

Love life: David Hockney, the artist who forced Britain to make room for colour, joy and queerness

Born in Bradford and shaped by northern art-school discipline, David Hockney brought a working-class, almost punk refusal to British art: do the work, trust the eye, do not ask for approval. Hockney made success look effortless: all colour, good humour, great glasses, cigarettes and smoky charm. But for a young…

The Conversation

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year

AAP

France, UK seek Hormuz deployment if U.S.-Iran ceasefire takes hold

France and Britain are proposing a multinational naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This plan aims to secure shipping routes should a ceasefire between the US and Iran occur. Several European nations are considering participation. The mission would focus on defensive tasks like escorting vessels and mine clearing. G7…

The Economic Times

The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doing

Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content

The Independent UK

Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant to take battle against eviction to court

The Michelin-starred restaurant Veeraswamy has been located on Regent’s Street for 100 years

The Independent UK

Badenoch calls for PM to resign if he cannot prove defence plan protects UK

Kemi Badenoch offered Sir Keir Starmer the votes of Tory MPs to pass welfare cuts through Parliament to pay for defence spending.

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UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s

LONDON - Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, saying such platforms were making youngsters "unhappy".

The Times of India

UK to sizzle in 30C heat after days of cool, unsettled weather

Britain is set for a dramatic return of summer warmth this week. Temperatures are expected to climb significantly, with some areas in England and Wales potentially reaching close to 30C. This shift follows a period of cooler, showery weather. High pressure building across Europe will bring sunshine and dry conditions.

France 24

UK's Starmer announces ban on social media for under-16s

Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, saying such platforms were making youngsters "unhappy".

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Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps

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2,000-year-old skeleton in Scotland found with brain removed and bones carved into tools

In the late 1990s, rabbits digging burrows in a remote corner of northern Scotland stumbled upon something extraordinary: a human skull buried beneath a pile of stones near Loch Borralie. When archaeologists later excavated the site, they uncovered the remains of two people who lived roughly 2,000 years ago, during…

The Economic Times

UK PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps

Britain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young people. This decision aligns with a global trend of increasing online safety for children. Several countries have already implemented similar age-based restrictions. The UK government received significant…

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Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps

Radio France Internationale

French-UK mission 'ready' to aid Hormuz reopening, says Macron

France's president on Monday said that a military mission set up by Paris and Britain to help with Strait of Hormuz traffic was ready to deploy, following the announcement of an US-Iran deal to end the war in the Middle East, including in Lebanon. Israel insists it is not bound…

The Independent UK

UK and Japan seal landmark deal worth £18bn as Starmer and Takaichi hail ‘new era’ in relations

Investment deal is expected to create thousands of new jobs in Britain

The Guardian - UK

Britain ‘faces deindustrialisation’ without relief from high energy prices, survey warns

Make UK says manufacturers’ feedback shows sector at risk of collapse as it calls on Treasury to take action

The Economic Times

British PM expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a social media ban for young teenagers. This move aims to shield children from harmful online content and excessive screen time. The UK joins a global trend of nations implementing stricter online safety measures for minors. The proposed ban targets popular platforms like TikTok…

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