Labour MPs Expect U-Turn on Social Media Ban: Tensions Rise as Tory Defectors Join Forces; Other Headlines Include Michelin Ratings Controversy and Brexit Talks.
Labour MPs Expect Controversial U-Turn on Social Media Ban
Labour MPs predict a politically inept reversal by the government regarding restrictions on social media platforms.
- Labour MPs anticipate ‘politically inept’ U-turn on social media ban — Sky News
- Labour booked £25,000 of Airbnbs in historic by-election loss — BBC News
Hygiene Ratings: Michelin Restaurants and Food Critics
Food critic Giles Coren argues that hygiene ratings are irrelevant for Michelin-starred restaurants, suggesting they shouldn’t apply.
- Hygiene ratings don’t apply to Michelin restaurants – Giles Coren — BBC News
- Hygiene ratings shouldn’t apply to Michelin restaurants, says food critic — BBC News
- Health and safety rules ‘don’t really apply’ to Michelin restaurants, says food critic — BBC News
Princess of Wales Hosts England World Cup Winners Rugby Team
Prince Harry is expected in court to give evidence in a legal action against the Daily Mail publisher, while the Princess of Wales hosted England’s victorious World Cup squad.
- Princess of Wales hosts World Cup winners England — BBC News
- Prince Harry expected in court to give evidence in legal action against Daily Mail publisher — Sky News
Jenrick Defects to Reform UK After Being Sacked by Tories
Former Tory minister Brandon Lee Jenrick has defected to the far-right Reform UK party after being sacked from his position in the Conservative government.
- The Papers: ‘Sacked Jenrick defects’ and ‘Traitories’ — BBC News
- Jenrick defects to Reform UK after being sacked by Tories — BBC News
Parents Fight TikTok Over Grieving Children’s Deaths
Five parents are challenging TikTok for allowing content that they say violates grieving families’ privacy, refusing to remove posts and videos about their deceased children. The parents argue the platform enables insensitive and exploitative use of tragic family moments without consent or support.
- ‘You’re not allowed to grieve’: The parents taking on TikTok over their children’s deaths — Sky News
‘We’d been on high alert’ – How Jenrick’s dramatic defection unfolded
A former minister unexpectedly defected to the opposition party, causing a political shockwave and raising questions about his motivations.
- ‘We’d been on high alert’ – How Jenrick’s dramatic defection unfolded — BBC News
- ‘We’re in survival mode’: The cost of milk price crisis to family dairy farms — BBC News
Trump Presented With Nobel Peace Prize by Its Venezuelan Winner at White House
Former US President Donald Trump was presented with the Nobel Peace Prize by its recipient, Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó, during a ceremony at the White House. The event marked Guaidó’s recognition for his efforts to challenge Nicolás Maduro’s government and promote political reform in Venezuela.
- Trump presented with Nobel Peace Prize by its Venezuelan winner at White House — Sky News
- Trump given Nobel Peace Prize by its Venezuelan winner at White House — Sky News
Trump Receives Nobel Peace Prize Medal from Venezuelan Winner; US Seizes Sixth Venezuela-linked Oil Tanker in Caribbean Sea
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize laureate presents her award to President Trump, while the US Navy seizes a sixth oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea amid escalating tensions over fuel supply disputes.
- Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump — BBC News
- US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea — BBC News
Iran Demands Large Sums for Return of Protesters’ Bodies, BBC Reports
Iranian authorities are reportedly demanding substantial sums from the BBC and other media outlets in exchange for the return of protesters’ bodies, according to sources cited by the BBC. The judiciary has denied claims that it plans to execute detained protester Erfan Soltani.
- Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters’ bodies, BBC told — BBC News
- Iran judiciary denies plan to execute detained protester Erfan Soltani — BBC News
Letby Trust Pays £1.4m Damages to Ex CEO Over Unfair Dismissal
Former Letby trust CEO receives £1.4 million in damages from the organization following an unfair dismissal claim.
- Letby trust pays £1.4m damages to ex CEO — BBC News
- Letby trust pays £1.4m damages to ex CEO over unfair dismissal — BBC News
Pro-Palestinian protesters breach BBC Scotland headquarters
Activists from a pro-Palestinian group managed to gain entry inside the BBC Scotland building in Glasgow, disrupting normal operations.
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