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The Guardian Politics14 Jun 2026

New defence secretary to ‘reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sources

Starmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation The new defence secretary is to revisit a controversial plan for funding the armed forces and may return to demand more cash from the Treasury, allies have said. Multiple government sources said Dan Jarvis would look to “reprioritise” aspects of the defence investment plan (Dip), which was delayed until July after the resignation of John Healey following a disagreement over its funding. Continue

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BBC Politics14 Jun 2026

UK electric car sales target set to be weakened

The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.

Housing
BBC Politics14 Jun 2026

UK electric car sales target set to be weakened

The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.

Housing
BBC Politics14 Jun 2026

Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing

The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation.

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BBC Politics14 Jun 2026

MP opens up on 30-year fight for period healthcare

White wants endometriosis diagnosis and treatment waiting times to be prioritised by the NHS.

Healthcare
BBC Politics14 Jun 2026

MP opens up on 30-year fight for period healthcare

White wants endometriosis diagnosis and treatment waiting times to be prioritised by the NHS.

Healthcare
Express Politics14 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves accused of 'targeting' pensioners in 'ludicrous' tax raid

The Chancellor is being told to stop raiding pensioners' incomes

Economy
BBC Politics14 Jun 2026

UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

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The Guardian Politics14 Jun 2026

Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s

Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being to talk to strangers on gaming apps Keir Starmer will ban under-16s from major social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram and X in sweeping restrictions described as “Australia plus”, the Guardian understands. Teenagers will be banned from all the main social platforms and online products that are not covered by the ban – such as gaming apps – will face new restrictions such as having the option to chat to strangers removed.

The Guardian Politics14 Jun 2026

Ministers could give billions raised by business rates to England’s regions

Exclusive: devolving tax is part of plans to give local areas more power in areas including justice, health and education Ministers are considering handing over billions of pounds raised by business rates to regional mayors as part of one of the biggest shake-ups of the English tax system in recent years. Steve Reed, the local government secretary, said the government was working on plans to devolve the tax, which has been the subject of recent protests by pubs and other hospitality businesses.

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Express Politics14 Jun 2026

UK's first shadow fleet seizure slammed as a 'cynical ploy' to help struggling Starmer

A retired senior officer described the operation as a 'deeply cynical ploy' to make the PM appear 'robust' following a disastrous week.