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The Guardian Politics26 Apr 2026

UK government move to delay social media ban faces pushback in Lords

Peers and campaigners say proposal for three-year window to impose controls breaks promise of quick action Peers will vote on Monday on a government move that could delay action on children’s access to social media for up to three years, which has triggered a backlash from campaigners and senior figures in the Lords. Ministers tabled an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill that would allow them to wait before introducing new restrictions, Critics warn it risks watering down ear

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BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says

Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

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Guido Fawkes26 Apr 2026

Jones Warns Higher Food and Energy Prices Could Last for Eight Months After Iran War

Darren Jones on potential food and fuel shortages resulting from the Iran war: “Our best guess is eight plus months from the point of resolution that you’ll see economic impacts coming through the system… So people will see higher energy prices, food prices […] flight ticket prices as a consequence of what Donald Trump has…

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Express Politics26 Apr 2026

Labour will take 13 years to hit army reserves target as welfare spending trumps defence

Labour will take 13 years to meet its own pledge to boost the army reserves, as Starmer is accused of putting welfare spending ahead of defence.

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The Guardian Politics26 Apr 2026

Britain is undermining the care workers it depends on | Heather Stewart

Labour’s immigration plans tear up the promise made to 300,000 people recruited for a sector in crisis “We are deflated, we are sad. We feel the government is trying to pull the rug from under our feet,” says David. “It is like we are being criticised for working in a sector which the government called for us to come help with.” David – not his real name – is a care worker for adults with learning disabilities. He came to the east of England from Nigeria in 2022 with his wife as the Conservati

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Sky News Politics26 Apr 2026

Higher food and fuel prices could last for more than eight months after Iran war ends, minister reveals

Higher prices could last for more than eight months after the Iran war ends, the prime minister's right-hand man has said as ministers step up efforts to offset potential impacts to food and fuel supplies.

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The Guardian Politics26 Apr 2026

Dozens of MPs oppose Streeting’s new power to say what NHS pays for drugs

Health secretary’s ‘power grab’ to override Nice comes amid growing concern move may be illegal and benefit big pharma Dozens of MPs are opposing Wes Streeting’s decision to award himself power to dictate what the NHS pays for drugs amid growing concern the move may be illegal. Thirty-one MPs have signed a House of Commons motion voicing their disapproval of the health secretary being handed the power to override the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (Nice) judgment on how much

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Express Politics26 Apr 2026

This could be Britain's last chance to rebuild military and deter our foes

EXCLUSIVE: The former head of the Army warns Britain must avoid repeating the disastrous mistakes in the years leading up to World War 2

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BBC Politics25 Apr 2026

UK steps up plans for potential shortages caused by Iran war

Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

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Express Politics25 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves issued blunt warning after 'catastrophic' tax raid sparks crisis

The future of the country's whisky, spirits and gin producers is under threat from a policy which has 'led to the Treasury losing money'

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Express Politics25 Apr 2026

Donald Trump risks Falklands 'bloodbath' and should face impeachment

The former head of the British Army has an urgent warning for Donald Trump as Argentina pushes for talks on the future of the Falkland Islands

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Express Politics25 Apr 2026

Real lesson of the Falklands furore is we must invest in Britain's defence

We owe it to all Brits, whether they reside in the UK or in her territories, that we are capable of defending them and their interests.

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