- Aug 4
Police killers still eligible for early release under Burnham's revised UK prison scheme
Rapists and serious child sex offenders are excluded, but manslaughter convicts including the killers of a Thames Valley officer remain eligible.
- Jun 16
UK to ban under-16s from social media by 2027: Starmer acts on children's safety, sparking welcome and worry
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a sweep of new restrictions that will bar under-16s from all major social media platforms, with enforcement expected in spring 2027. The move, modeled on Australia's world-first ban, drew immediate praise from bereaved parents and former ministers, while teenagers and some families questioned the reach of the rules.
