UK government ‘would consider’ Australia-style social media ban for under-16s The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said ministers would be keeping a close eye on the success of Australia’s policy The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
UK will ‘keep close eye’ on Australia’s under-16s social media ban – Lisa Nandy The Culture Secretary said ministers would be watching carefully to see how the Australian policy unfolds. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
Trump ramps up tourist checks with plans for mandatory social media inspections Exclusive: ‘These barriers will hit UK travel to the USA hard’ says Julia Lo Bue-Said, chief executive of Advantage Travel Partnership The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Cinema chain Everyman to miss forecasts amid weak UK box office Shares in Everyman Media Group slid by as much as 20% in early trading. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
UK: Change European human rights laws interpretation to tackle small boats Sir Keir Starmer and David Lammy are leading the UK push for changes to the way the European Convention on Human Rights is interpreted. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene conceived almost 200 children A small number of British women received sperm from a donor carrying a cancer-causing gene while undergoing fertility treatment in Denmark. The donor possesses a genetic mutation of the TP53 gene, which significantly increases the risk of developing cancer by up to 90 per cent before the age of 60,… The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 2 Release Date India, UK, Canada And The Rest Of The World: Poster Hints at Who Might Die In Final Instalment Find out when Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 drops in India, UK, Canada and beyond — plus poster clues on who may not survive the final instalment. International Business Times UK · Dec 10, 2025
The Standard podcast: Does London really need the return of Jamie’s Italian? Listen here on your chosen podcast platform. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
No 10 publishes list of 34 new political peerages including 25 Labour, five Liberal Democrats and three Conservatives – as it happened Downing Street publishes list including ex-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and Iceland supermarket chief Richard Walker The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025
Water provider lifts hosepipe ban early following wet November The water firm was the first UK firm to impose a hosepipe ban The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Why York is a haven for book lovers The city is the UK’s indie bookshop capital and the ultimate destination for those who like to get lost in a good tome. Local Rory Buccheri is your guide The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Madeleine McCann’s father calls for greater scrutiny of UK media Gerry McCann said his family were subjected to ‘monstering’ by sections of the press and are lucky to have ‘survived’. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
From Bond Street to sleeping in parks: the dramatic fall and subsequent rise of Guan Guan was the manager of a top-end fashion store before losing everything and ending up sleeping rough in Finsbury Park. Now, thanks to a brilliant little charity, he is back on his feet and makes postcard art that sells across the UK and around the world Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
UK police forces lobbied to use biased facial recognition technology Exclusive: System more likely to suggest incorrect matches for images of women and Black people The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025
Euronews · Dec 10, 2025 UK doctors urge crackdown on energy drinks after man downs 8 cans per day, has a stroke After doctors asked the patient to stop consuming energy drinks, his blood pressure returned to normal.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 UK porn traffic down since beginning of age checks but VPN use up, says Ofcom Visitor numbers to UK’s 10 most-visited services have settled at a ‘lower level’ than before 25 July, report finds
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says ‘strong words’ exchanged in call with European leaders European leaders say peace talks 'at a critical moment' for Ukraine and security of Euro-Atlantic region
The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Pope defends Europe – and its role in peace talks – from Trump Zelenskyy addresses Trump gripe with offer to hold elections if allies help; Syrski outlines territorial losses and gains around Pokrovsk. What we know on day 1,386
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 Asylum overhaul in UK could lead to rise in homelessness and backlogs, says report National Audit Office says Shabana Mahmood’s plans may have ‘unintended consequences’ on stretched system
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Thousands of asylum claims unresolved after three years, damning spending watchdog analysis finds Ballooning backlog of asylum appeals is fuelled by shortage of immigration judges and lack of legal aid, national audit office finds
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025 Corridor care ‘endemic’ in UK, doctors say as study reveals scale of problem One in five patients treated in hallways, offices and cupboards at almost every A&E, according to research
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025 Rachel Reeves’s test from the bond markets starts now UK gilt yields may have dropped a bit relative to other major countries, but it’s not at all clear that the fall with continue
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025 Taxpayer left with hefty bill from high UK borrowing costs – report The IPPR said the ‘premium’ added to UK borrowing is finally easing back as financial markets have backed the Chancellor’s plans.
TechRadar · Dec 9, 2025 UK strengthens subsea cables against Russian interference Project Atlantic Bastion is kicking off and should help secure UK undersea critical infrastructure from the Russians.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025 Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders