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ADHD is not being overdiagnosed, major Government report set to find

ADHD is not being overdiagnosed, major Government report set to find

A landmark UK Government review is set to conclude that ADHD and autism are not widely overdiagnosed across the country, according to The i Paper.

Cost of Living ·15 Sep 2026, 03:14 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
UK government ups offer to Stormont ministers to GBP1.5 billion

UK government ups offer to Stormont ministers to GBP1.5 billion

The UK Treasury has increased its financial package for Northern Ireland to GBP1.5 billion amid ongoing negotiations over the devolved region's budget.

Politics ·11 Sep 2026, 14:44 ·Clara West 3 min read
London tourist tax faces 5pc cap as mayors get levy powers

London tourist tax faces 5pc cap as mayors get levy powers

English mayors are gaining the power to introduce a tourist tax on overnight stays under new government plans, though London's surcharge faces a 5% cap.

News ·10 Sep 2026, 20:42 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
English mayors gain power to impose tourist tax on overnight stays

English mayors gain power to impose tourist tax on overnight stays

Mayoral authorities across England are gaining the power to levy an optional tourist tax on overnight stays to fund local services and infrastructure, facing both support from officials and opposition from the hospitality industry.

Politics ·10 Sep 2026, 20:39 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK imposes sanctions and settlement import ban over West Bank expansion

UK imposes sanctions and settlement import ban over West Bank expansion

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has announced a sweeping package of UK sanctions and settlement import bans targeting the occupied West Bank, prompting an immediate diplomatic fallout with Israel.

World ·9 Sep 2026, 12:49 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
UK forces Apple, Google to block child nude images on smartphones

UK forces Apple, Google to block child nude images on smartphones

The UK government is set to introduce primary legislation requiring Apple and Google to implement device-level blocks on nude images for users under 18.

Politics ·9 Sep 2026, 01:34 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK preparing law to make tech firms prevent children sharing nude images online

UK preparing law to make tech firms prevent children sharing nude images online

The UK government is preparing legislation to compel tech companies to install device-level software that prevents minors from viewing or sharing explicit images online.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 18:34 ·Clara West 4 min read
Mike Huckabee accuses UK government of discrimination over Israel sanctions plan

Mike Huckabee accuses UK government of discrimination over Israel sanctions plan

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee criticized planned UK trade restrictions on West Bank settlements, accusing the government of discrimination.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 08:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK government condemns violent anti-migrant protests at southern ports

UK government condemns violent anti-migrant protests at southern ports

The British government has condemned the intimidating behaviour of demonstrators who converged on southern ports following small-boat crossings. Police officers sustained injuries and RNLI rescue personnel faced verbal abuse during clashes.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 00:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK government halts local council overhaul plans following legal advice

UK government halts local council overhaul plans following legal advice

The UK government has abruptly halted a sweeping overhaul of local government across England following new legal advice, throwing reform timelines into uncertainty.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 15:07 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK PM exchanged messages with Trump aide imposter: reports

UK PM exchanged messages with Trump aide imposter: reports

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an individual posing as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles before growing suspicious.

World ·18 Aug 2026, 03:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UK government sends emergency wildfire alert to millions amid tinderbox warning

UK government sends emergency wildfire alert to millions amid tinderbox warning

Millions in England and Wales received an emergency mobile alert warning of extreme wildfire risks as Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a disposable barbecue ban.

Politics ·15 Aug 2026, 01:34 ·Clara West 3 min read
Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens No10 North office in Manchester

Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens No10 North office in Manchester

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has inaugurated No10 North in Manchester to serve as a base for decentralizing decision-making. The hub will host the National Economic Council to better integrate regional perspectives into national policy.

Politics ·24 Jul 2026, 09:03 ·Clara West 3 min read
Lisa Nandy Quits X Over Abuse And Misinformation

Lisa Nandy Quits X Over Abuse And Misinformation

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has officially departed X, citing a pervasive environment of abuse and misinformation. Her entire department will follow suit, abandoning the platform to maintain a presence on other social media sites.

Culture ·21 Jul 2026, 13:37 ·Amelia Stone 3 min read
Lisa Nandy remains Culture Secretary as Kanishka Narayan named AI minister

Lisa Nandy remains Culture Secretary as Kanishka Narayan named AI minister

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has retained Lisa Nandy as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport while appointing Kanishka Narayan as the first Minister for AI.

Culture ·21 Jul 2026, 12:44 ·Amelia Stone 3 min read
Middle Eastern investment in UK faces scrutiny following recent riots

Middle Eastern investment in UK faces scrutiny following recent riots

Recent far-right riots across the UK have sparked concerns among Gulf sovereign wealth funds regarding the nation's social stability. Analysts warn that these security optics could influence future capital commitments and the success of the upcoming government investment summit.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 10:50 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Andy Burnham faces mixed industry reaction as he prepares to lead UK government

Andy Burnham faces mixed industry reaction as he prepares to lead UK government

As Andy Burnham prepares to assume the premiership, he faces a mixed reception regarding his plans to shift political focus to Manchester and reform transport.

Politics ·20 Jul 2026, 03:03 ·Clara West 3 min read
Rolls-Royce seeks UK government support for return to narrowbody market

Rolls-Royce seeks UK government support for return to narrowbody market

Following a financial turnaround, Rolls-Royce is exploring a return to the narrowbody sector using its UltraFan architecture. The company is currently discussing potential government support to help de-risk the development of a 30,000-lb thrust engine.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 14:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’

Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’

Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to terminate the digital ID scheme to pivot resources toward the cost of living. The decision is his first major departure from the previous administration's policy platform.

Culture ·19 Jul 2026, 04:02 ·Amelia Stone 4 min read
Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash

Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash

Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces criticism from tech industry leaders regarding proposed departmental restructuring and a new AI strategy.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 16:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read