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Will the UK ban social media for under 16s?

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 23:21
As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules?
Categories: Politics

Will the UK ban social media for under 16s?

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 23:21
As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules?
Categories: Politics

More than 13 million living in poverty, new figures show

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:14
The level rose slightly on the previous year while the number of children living in poverty has remained steady.
Categories: Politics

Will the UK ban social media for under 16s?

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:05
As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules?
Categories: Politics

Will the UK ban social media for under 16s?

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:05
As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules?
Categories: Politics

Will the UK ban social media for under 16s?

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:05
As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules?
Categories: Politics

Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 21:50
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is launching his party's push to take control of more councils at a rally in Sunderland.
Categories: Politics

UK now 'ready' to seize Russian shadow fleet ships, Healey says

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 17:24
Forces can now board sanctioned vessels if required, after ministers identified a legal basis in January.
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NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 17:14
Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".
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Arrests of Palestine Action protesters to resume, Met says

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 16:36
The Met says it remains a criminal offence to support the banned group and it "must enforce the law".
Categories: Politics

King's Speech to take place days after key May elections

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 15:42
King Charles III will attend Parliament to read out the government's legislative agenda for the coming months.
Categories: Politics

Far-fetched to think McSweeney faked phone theft, says PM

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 14:56
Messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador could have been lost in the alleged theft.
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Speaker urged to stop Keir Starmer avoiding MPs' questions

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 14:40
The public are growing tired of Sir Keir Starmer's conduct at PMQs, according to letters obtained by the BBC.
Categories: Politics

UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 13:56
The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.
Categories: Politics

Findlay felt capable of killing attacker but says 'I'm not a scrapper'

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 11:13
The Scottish Conservative leader discussed his visceral reaction to an acid attack in 2015 with the BBC's Scotcast.
Categories: Politics

Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court ruling on social media?

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 10:00
Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.
Categories: Politics

How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 10:00
Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.
Categories: Politics

A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 10:00
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
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Crypto donations to UK parties to be banned

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:30
Ministers are also capping donations of British citizens living abroad, in response to a review.
Categories: Politics

NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points

BBC Politics - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 07:23
Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.
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