Far-fetched to think McSweeney faked phone theft, says PM
Messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador could have been lost in the alleged theft....
British forces preparing to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters
The move will “starve Putin’s war machine”, Starmer says as he arrives in Finland for a military summit....
Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court ruling on social media?
Attention is now on the UK government on what it will do to get teenagers off social media, the BBC’s political editor....
Peers defy government by pushing for UK social media ban for under-16s
The government is consulting on whether the UK should follow Australia by introducing a ban....
Streeting queries police dropping McSweeney phone theft inquiry
Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quit last month over his role in vetting....
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact....
Reeves plans energy bill help for those ‘who need it most’
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring....
Lib Dems fix communities, says Davey at election campaign launch
The Lib Dem leader highlights policies on the NHS and energy bills ahead of council polls in England....
Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive
Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months....
PM warns against ‘false comfort’ of thinking Iran war will end quickly
The PM also tells senior MPs the conflict was “not our war” and there must be a “lawful basis” for any UK involvement....