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Government defends expansion of digital ID plans to include children as young as 13

The comments were in response to a petition against the measures, signed by more than 2.8 million people

The Independent UK

Cooper defends prospect of digital ID for children as young as 13

Critics have argued the extension of the scheme to younger teenagers would be a ‘sinister’ step towards state overreach.

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper defends children as young as 13 needing digital ID – as it happened

Foreign secretary says it is ‘right way forward’ for young teenagers to have digital ID

The Guardian - UK

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Starmer accused of pushing out some of last progressive allies in No 10 shake-up

Exclusive: PM reorganising key parts of government to give chief secretary Darren Jones more Whitehall control

The Guardian - UK

Former attorney general says Starmer could have prevented officials holding back China spy documents

The former home secretary, who was in charge of MI5 at the time, said she wanted the case prosecuted and was ‘deeply frustrated’ when it collapsed

The Independent UK

Inside UK's £350 Million Bet On India: Starmer's Boldest Foreign Move Yet

UK PM Keir Starmer's India visit saw a £350m defence deal and trade pact—marking Britain's most ambitious foreign policy move in decades.

International Business Times UK

Foreign Office chief to visit China after collapse of high-profile espionage case

Exclusive: Oliver Robbins to visit China next week on ‘long-planned’ government business after collapse of trial of two men over spying charges

The Guardian - UK

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We all know Brexit’s to blame for the crisis facing UK steel – it’s time for politicians to be honest and reverse it

With British industry faltering, the excuse that the public wants this is risible. Parliament must force Starmer to act, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump ‘sharing US intelligence’ to help Kyiv hit Putin’s energy sites

Trump and Zelensky discuss possibility of supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles, reports suggest

The Independent UK

Cooper defends UK contribution to Gaza peace process

European countries including the UK ‘will all be strongly playing’ their part in the Gaza peace process, Yvette Cooper said.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s team had access to ‘multiple’ papers showing China threat – Philp

The shadow home secretary claimed the Government could have handed the papers over to prosecutors, but they ‘chose not to’.

Evening Standard

No way back to government role for Mandelson after Epstein scandal, Starmer says

Labour peer was sacked last month as ambassador to Washington over his links to Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK

No route back to Government for Mandelson, Starmer signals

The grandee of the New Labour era was sacked from his role as the UK’s ambassador to the US after his links to Jeffrey Epstein were revealed.

Evening Standard

Britain Welcomes Bollywood: What It Could Mean for the UK Economy

Britain is set to host three major Bollywood productions from 2026 under a landmark UK–India partnership, expected to create 3,000 jobs and boost the nation's £12 billion screen industry with fresh investment and cultural exchange.

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Evening Standard

UK’s terror law watchdog ‘investigating’ after collapse of China spy case

Jonathan Hall KC said China was a ‘threat to national security’ and the public deserved a better explanation of what happened with the prosecution.

Evening Standard

London hospitality giants praise government review into 'outdated' licensing rules on pub opening hours

The review announced on Thursday could also make it easier for venues in the capital to serve food and drinks outside in a bid by Sir Keir Starmer to ‘remove unnecessary barriers’

The Guardian - UK

Singing, dancing and a stiff upper lip: is Starmer’s Bollywood plan what the world has been waiting for?

The prime minister has flown to Mumbai with the largest trade delegation ever and gone straight to one of the biggest film studios with the hope of creating a new genre: BollyBrit, writes Anuvab Pal

The Guardian - UK

Phillipson presses Starmer and Reeves to abolish two-child benefit cap in full

Exclusive: education secretary tells the Guardian scrapping limit entirely in November’s budget most cost-effective way to tackle child poverty

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Evening Standard

Starmer calls for ‘national debate’ on digital ID in bid to expand technology

Sir Keir defended what he described as the scheme’s ‘huge benefits’ after polls suggested public support for the proposals had plummeted.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer praises Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal – but avoids Nobel prize backing

Breakthrough in Gaza possible thanks to US president’s leadership, says prime minister during India trade visit

The Independent UK

Former cabinet secretary ‘puzzled’ by China spy case collapse amid fresh questions over Starmer’s explanation

The former national security adviser and cabinet secretary said ‘of course’ China is a national security threat to Britain

Evening Standard

Starmer says Gaza deal 'would not have happened' without Trump ahead of Nobel Peace Prize announcement

The winner of the the world's most prestigious award is set to be named on Friday and Mr Trump has made it clear he wants the honour

Evening Standard

Case of Briton detained for eight years raised with Indian leader – PM

Sir Keir Starmer said he had discussed the imprisonment of Jagtar Singh Johal with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Evening Standard

Starmer says issue of India buying Russian oil raised with Modi directly

India continues to buy oil from Russia, as the West ratchets up sanctions aimed at crippling its war effort.

Evening Standard

Starmer focused on implementing peace in Middle East, not on Blair’s role

An initial agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting in Gaza and release some hostages and prisoners was announced by Donald Trump.

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