The Latest Breaking News from Grant Shapps

UK bans Chinese-owned TikTok from government devices amid mounting security concerns

Block follows similar moves in Europe and the US

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

UK bans TikTok app on government phones over security fears

LONDON — The U.K. banned TikTok from government phones with immediate effect over security fears, the latest restriction imposed on the Chinese-owned social media app after similar moves by the U.S. and European Union.

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023

The TikTok MPs – who now can’t use it on government phones

Despite security concerns, many MPs are active on TikTok and have tens of thousands of followers

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Budget does little to meet UK’s net zero carbon goals, say campaigners

Chancellor silent on home insulation, oil and gas windfall tax, and onshore windfarms – but freezes fuel duty

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023

Energy firms to be banned from charging prepayment meter customers more

'We’ve already cut energy bills by almost half this winter, and this latest reform is proof again that we’re always on the side of families'

Wales Online · Mar 12, 2023

Jeremy Hunt’s budget to announce £20bn funding to cut carbon emissions

‘Reset’ of clean energy policy, including small nuclear reactors, is response to Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2023

Piers Morgan defends Gary Lineker over criticism of Government small boats policy

The two TV presenters are known to have clashed previously on various issues online.

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023

Gary Lineker’s criticism of asylum policy ‘not acceptable’, says Downing Street

The BBC presenter compared the language used to launch the policy with 1930s Germany

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2023

Martin Lewis ‘99% certain’ energy prices will not rise by £500 next month despite official response

The consumer champion asked Grant Shapps directly about the planned increase from April on The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023

Martin Lewis halts Money Show Live to share energy bill news as he holds Grant Shapps to account

The finance guru grilled the Conservative MP during the show

Nottingham Post · Mar 8, 2023