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Express Politics16 Apr 2026

Shame on Bridget Phillipson as Labour once again betrays UK women

Women are under threat and, surprise surprise, Labour are failing to protect us.

BBC Politics16 Apr 2026

Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses

It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.

Guido Fawkes16 Apr 2026

UK Trade Gap More Than Doubles as Exports Collapse

HMRC figures out today show UK goods exports fell 21.6% year-on-year in February, dragging the trade deficit to £31 billion. More than double the £14.2 billion recorded a year earlier… Firms are selling less to the rest of the world because Labour has made it more expensive to employ people and more expensive to invest.…

Express Politics16 Apr 2026

POLL: Should youngsters on benefits be required to take part in form of national service?

Have your say and join the discussion.

BBC Politics16 Apr 2026

UK preparing for some food shortages in Iran war worst case scenario

The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.

Defence
The Guardian Politics16 Apr 2026

Contingency plans in place for possible food shortages if Iran war continues, minister confirms – UK politics live

Peter Kyle did not dispute Times’ report that under a ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ supermarkets might start running out of some items The SNP is to bring in a national ban on smartphones in classes if it wins May’s Holyrood election, John Swinney has pledged. As the Press Association reports, the first minister and SNP leader insisted the devices were “a distraction from learning” pledging legislation after the election to ban them across Scotland. PA says: Currently head teachers have the p

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The Guardian Politics16 Apr 2026

AI is destroying jobs – and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott

Every wave of new tech has come with a doomsday scenario. But governments just aren’t planning a human response on the scale required The transition to a world of artificial intelligence has given a whole new meaning to the concept that capitalism can only renew itself through creative destruction. This is the idea that clapped-out technologies have to be replaced by new ways of doing things, even though the process can be brutal. That has been the way of things for every new wave of inventions

Express Politics16 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves loses control of UK finances – and triple lock is ripe for the chop

The state pension triple lock is under threat again, as the chancellor loses her grip on the nation's finances.

Express Politics16 Apr 2026

Benefit-claiming Brits should face military service, ex-Major General says

A retired senior Army officer said a form of national service could help the country realise "the reality of the nature of the world we're living in".

Defence
Express Politics16 Apr 2026

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander's car towed after hitting 'moon crater' pothole

It's an issue for 'far too many' motorists, Transport Secretary admits

Express Politics16 Apr 2026

Why Nigel Farage is still the man to beat despite Reform UK poll slump

Parties on the Left and Right are liable to get far too excited about Reform UK polling.

Reform
Express Politics16 Apr 2026

Teenagers are still forced to use mixed-sex toilets at three in ten schools

Schools are failing to protect children from gender ideology

Education