The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

How will under-16s be banned from social media in the UK and when will it start?

Around eight in 10 UK children aged three to 17 are estimated to have at least one active social media profile

The Independent UK · Jun 8

UK gives Big Tech ultimatum over children sending nudes

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned technology companies to stop children sharing explicit images on their devices or face a change to the law.

AAP · Jun 8

Voices: Zelensky is an indispensable ally in Britain’s new security partnership with Europe

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: While Britain has an embarrassingly underpowered military plagued by incompetence, the Ukrainians have the biggest army of any European nation

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Labour may reconsider Brexit red lines, Britain’s top EU negotiator suggests

Labour’s Brexit ‘red lines’ rule out rejoining the customs union and single market or allowing free movement of labour

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Labour grandees welcome paedo-linked ally to drinks bash

SENIOR Labour figures welcomed an ally suspended from the party over his links to a sex offender to a drinks event last week ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8

Child phone nudity law could largely end online child sexual abuse if widely adopted, Jess Phillips claims - as it happened

Former safeguarding minister says if ban came into force properly it could ‘basically eliminate’ problem

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8

Starmer set to announce social media ban as ministers pledge screentime advice

A separate consultation will lead to guidance for parents on when a child should get a smartphone and how long under-16s should spend online.

Evening Standard · Jun 8

Keir Starmer unveils tech plans to transform UK jobs and boost businesses

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The Independent UK · Jun 8

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv ‘recaptures area two times size of Birmingham’ as Zelensky calls Trump envoys

Zelensky says he has held a 'positive conversation' with Witkoff and Kushner about ending Putin's invasion

The Independent UK · Jun 8

France, UK, Germany back face-to-face Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks

The leaders of France, Britain and Germany said they support a proposal for direct ceasefire talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, following defence talks in London on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 8