Britain to ban under 16s from social media Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps. AAP · Jun 14
Indian national arrested after Russian shadow vessel intercepted in Channel It is understood 24 Georgian and Indian crew members remain on board and are assisting with the investigation. Evening Standard · Jun 14
Starmer vows to end ‘system failing our kids’ ahead of expected social media ban The public consultation on the issue, which closed on May 26, received about 116,000 responses, making it the second-largest in history. Evening Standard · Jun 14
Starmer says Strait of Hormuz must stay open after Iran-US peace deal announced Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, which has been mediating in the conflict, said the accord covered Lebanon. Evening Standard · Jun 14
Former Labour deputy leader Roy Hattersley dies aged 93 Keir Starmer leads tributes, describing Hattersley as a ‘giant of the Labour movement’ The Independent UK · Jun 14
Strict age checks to be imposed in social media crackdown for children in Britain The Prime Minister is set to outline new rules to stop youngsters under 16 being harmed by social media Evening Standard · Jun 14
Attempt to reintroduce assisted dying bill sparks new Labour civil war Rochester and Strood MP Lauren Edwards will reintroduce Kim Leadbeater’s highly controversial Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill which would allow assisted deaths in England and Wales The Independent UK · Jun 14
‘Giant of the Labour movement’ Roy Hattersley dies Alongside his political career, he was a prolific author, publishing more than 20 books including biographies, histories and memoirs. Evening Standard · Jun 14
Starmer heads to the G7 summit as his defence plan lies in tatters The PM’s ability to manage international relations has previously been his strength - but the question hanging over this G7 summit is whether that remains for Starmer when his defence strategy lies in tatters The Independent UK · Jun 14
UK Set to Outstrip Australia with Social Media Age Ban While Curbing Strangers on Gaming Apps The UK plans to introduce a comprehensive social media ban for under-16s, extending restrictions to gaming apps and AI chatbots, surpassing Australia's existing model. International Business Times UK · Jun 14
Whatever the result in Makerfield, Labour must start governing for the good of the country THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andy Burnham will finally find out whether he is to return to Westminster this week – and be able to launch his bid for PM. Labour must resolve its leadership crisis fast and deliver for the British people The Independent UK · Jun 14
New defence secretary to ‘reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sources Starmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation The Guardian - UK · Jun 14
British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker British commandos have boarded a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel. AAP · Jun 14
Why is the UK launching an ‘Australia plus’ social media ban and how will it work? Government wants to back parents against tech companies though some feel the process has been rushed The Guardian - UK · Jun 14
The Independent UK · Jun 14 Starmer to unveil social media ban for under-16s The UK will follow Australia’s example in raising the minimum age for sites including TikTok, Instagram and Facebook
International Business Times · Jun 14 Russia Threatens To Trigger Shadow Fleet Blasts After UK Intercepts Vessel Royal Marine commandos rappelled from helicopters onto the vessel, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel, in what the UK's Defense Ministry called "the first U.K.-led operation of its kind."
Evening Standard · Jun 14 UK and Japan building ‘new era of co-operation’, says Starmer The Prime Minister conducted meetings with Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi and business leaders in No 10.
The Independent UK · Jun 14 ‘Brexit is not done’: Civil servant who oversaw Britain’s exit from the EU calls for debate over rejoining the bloc Philip Rycroft says politicians must reopen the debate over the UK’s relationship with the EU, a decade on from the Brexit referendum
The Independent UK · Jun 14 Streeting backs new North Sea drilling and says he would increase high-skilled immigration if he becomes PM The former health secretary argued opponents of new drilling would open the door to a Reform UK government by keeping energy costs high
International Business Times · Jun 14 Europe Holds Aloft Ukraine Card As Trump Heads To France For G7 Conclave West seeks to convey to the US that they believe Russia, not Kyiv, is blocking progress of peace efforts.
The Independent UK · Jun 14 Molly Russell’s father says rushing through social media ban for under-16s would be ‘deplorable’ Sir Keir Starmer was accused of ‘gambling with young people’s lives’ by Ian Russell over the expected policy
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14 UK poised to water down 2030 EV sales targets after industry and union pressure Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14 Wes Streeting plans to increase high-skilled immigration if he becomes PM Leadership hopeful also wants tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields used to cut energy bills
Evening Standard · Jun 14 Departments looking to cut budgets to fund defence, Lisa Nandy says The Culture Secretary insisted ‘discussions are ongoing’ on finding more cash for the Defence Investment Plan over which two ministers quit.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 14 UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel: ministry British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel, the defence ministry said, in a six-hour operation hailed by Kyiv.