Chris Mason: Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer’s judgement Tim Allan, who was in charge of Sir Keir Starmer’s communications until he resigned on Monday, has issued a statement, first published by The Times, in which he says he spoke to Lord Matthew Doyle about his connections to a sex offender before the… Continue reading Chris Mason: Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer’s judgement
Instagram boss: 16 hours of daily use is ‘problematic,’ not addiction
Instagram boss: 16 hours of daily use is ‘problematic,’ not addiction [unable to retrieve full-text content]Instagram’s Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors. Published at Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:19:57 +0000
PM says peer did not give ‘full account’ over links to sex offender
PM says peer did not give ‘full account’ over links to sex offender According the newspaper, a No 10 spokeswoman responded to the story by saying that questions regarding Lord Doyle’s past ties with Morton were “thoroughly investigated, including through several interviews with Matthew Doyle, prior to his appointment”. Published at Wed, 11 Feb 2026… Continue reading PM says peer did not give ‘full account’ over links to sex offender
I will never walk away, says PM after facing pressure to quit
I will never walk away, says PM after facing pressure to quit [unable to retrieve full-text content]The prime minister sought to strike a defiant tone after a day of political jeopardy.Published at Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:46:25 +0000
AI chatbots pose ‘dangerous’ risk when giving medical advice, study suggests
AI chatbots pose ‘dangerous’ risk when giving medical advice, study suggests [unable to retrieve full-text content]It found people using AI for health reasons found it hard to identify what advice they should trust.Published at Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:33:29 +0000
Starmer’s director of communications Tim Allan quits
Starmer’s director of communications Tim Allan quits She told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “Keir Starmer was responsible for making that decision, which is why as soon as it became clear to him, that the extent and nature of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was far greater and far more pernicious than anybody, in… Continue reading Starmer’s director of communications Tim Allan quits
Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation [unable to retrieve full-text content]The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office. Published at Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:29:15 +0000
TikTok told to change ‘addictive design’ by EU or face massive fines
TikTok told to change ‘addictive design’ by EU or face massive fines [unable to retrieve full-text content]TikTok says it plans to challenge the “categorically false and entirely meritless” accusations.Published at Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:19:02 +0000
Top government figures to hand over private messages with Mandelson
Top government figures to hand over private messages with Mandelson Directly addressing Epstein’s victims, he said: “I am sorry, sorry for what was done to you, sorry that so many people with power failed you. Sorry for having believed Mandelson’s lies and appointed him and sorry that even now you’re forced to watch this story… Continue reading Top government figures to hand over private messages with Mandelson
Parliament revamp could cost £40bn and take 61 years
Parliament revamp could cost £40bn and take 61 years [unable to retrieve full-text content]MPs and peers are presented with two renovation options and told to make a decision by the mid-2030s.Published at Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:03:51 +0000