Chancellor Rachel Reeves ‘pretty relaxed’ on digital ID for right to work

Alex Jones January 14, 2026

Chancellor Reeves says UK workers can use a digital ID, an e-visa, or an e-passport to prove right to work, insisting she’s “pretty relaxed” on forms.

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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch plans to ban under-16s from social media

Newsroom January 11, 2026

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch proposes banning social media for under-16s and smartphones in schools to safeguard children’s mental health and focus.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves slams Nigel Farage over lifting two-child benefit cap

Newsroom January 8, 2026

Rachel Reeves condemns Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s plan to limit lifting the two-child benefit cap, calling it discriminatory against some families.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting says protecting UK ties is Keir Starmer’s priority

Newsroom January 6, 2026

Wes Streeting says Keir Starmer focuses on UK-US relations while warning Trump not to destabilise NATO or annex Greenland.

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Labour’s Keir Starmer confirms plans to remain UK PM despite leadership speculations

Alex Jones January 4, 2026

British PM Sir Keir Starmer says he will remain in office next year and warns Labour rivals that leadership challenges could benefit Reform's Nigel Farage.

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UK PM Keir Starmer faces criticism for welcoming Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah

Alex Jones December 28, 2025

UK PM Keir Starmer faces criticism from Tory MPs and Jewish groups for welcoming Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah to Britain.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses living costs in Christmas wishes

Alex Jones December 24, 2025

Starmer urges checking on friends, family amid costs. Praises NHS, services, volunteers. Plus Badenoch, Davey messages & shop hours.

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Labour raises inheritance tax threshold for farmers to £2.5m after backlash

Alex Jones December 23, 2025

UK raises farmer inheritance tax to £2.5m from £1m, protecting family farms. Starmer announces amid opposition pressure—fewer estates hit from April 2026

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Labour’s Anna Turley says Keir Starmer will ‘absolutely’ be PM next Christmas

Alex Jones December 21, 2025

Labour chair Anna Turley says Keir Starmer will “absolutely” remain Prime Minister next Christmas as voters begin to feel the impact of policies.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting raises concerns over NHS recovery post doctors’ strike

Newsroom December 21, 2025

Wes Streeting says the NHS is coping during the doctors’ strike but warns recovery will be difficult once services resume amid winter pressures.