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Uk Politics

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UK government minister confronting giant Google and Meta logos, demanding increased funding for news publishers in a symbolic negotiation.
Technology & Innovation

UK ministers demand YouTube and Meta boost news funding

Last week, UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries met with executives from Google and Meta, laying the groundwork for a potential mandatory code that could force tech giants to pay for news content, mirr

Siobhan O'Malley·June 20, 2026
Andy Burnham, Labour Party leader, celebrating his victory in the Makerfield by-election surrounded by cheering supporters.
Corporate Strategy

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election for Labour

In the Makerfield by-election, Andy Burnham secured 54.

Ethan Caldwell·June 19, 2026
Keir Starmer in a formal setting, gesturing towards a large screen displaying the Champions League logo, with a TNT Sports executive looking on with a concerned expression.
Corporate Strategy

Starmer urges TNT to screen Champions League final for free

Sir Keir Starmer, Leader of the Opposition, has personally written to TNT Sports, urging the broadcaster to make the Champions League final free to air for millions of British football fans, according

Siobhan O'Malley·May 23, 2026
British motorists expressing relief and optimism at a gas station as the government announces an extension of the fuel duty freeze.
Corporate Strategy

Keir Starmer cancels planned fuel duty increase

British motorists will save 5 pence per litre on fuel for another two and a half years, as Keir Starmer's government extends the fuel duty freeze through the end of 2026, according to Latest news from

Rafael Montoya·May 20, 2026