EU institutions, UK-EU relations, and Brexit aftermath
Tech giants face mounting pressure to protect young users. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has directly called on Apple and Google to activate existing safety features that would prevent children from accessing explicit imagery.
England’s new GCSE curriculum faces major revisions after teachers raised serious concerns about workload and burnout. Ofqual has confirmed it supports scaling back ambitious reforms affecting nine subjects.
The UK government has announced a major overhaul of data protection rules that officials say will inject £10 billion into the economy. The reforms aim to slash bureaucracy while maintaining high privacy standards.
Sean McGovern, a senior member of the Kinahan organised crime group, has been jailed for 24 years after directing drug trafficking and money laundering operations worth millions. The conviction marks a major blow to one of Europe’s most dangerous criminal networks.
The UK government has launched a comprehensive strategy for kickstarting economic growth, targeting infrastructure, innovation, and regional development. The plan promises investment, reduced red tape, and support for businesses across all sectors.
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan faces allegations he coerced women into sex by claiming it was necessary for newspaper features. Multiple women describe similar encounters with the billionaire businessman.
Europe’s car manufacturers are urging the EU to delay Brexit electric vehicle tariffs due to take effect in January. The industry warns current rules could add 10% duties to cross-Channel EV trade.
A BBC investigation has exposed illegal sperm donors selling samples disguised as grocery deliveries to desperate women. The unregulated online fertility market is booming on social media, with donors bypassing mandatory health screenings.
The wife of former Olympic athlete Curtis Robb told police she feared for her life during years of alleged abuse. The 54-year-old faces charges of repeated controlling and coercive behaviour spanning multiple years.
A woman trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein has told Congress she had dinner at Prince Andrew’s Buckingham Palace apartment. It’s the first time a victim has publicly testified about visiting royal residences.
