Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced her departure from the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, citing its detrimental impact on democratic health due to unchecked misinformation. Her department will also cease using the platform.
King Charles III has published details of his tax payments for the 2024-25 financial year, revealing a total of £12.9 million. This disclosure marks the first instance of a reigning monarch voluntarily making such information public, placing him among the UK's top 100 taxpayers.
Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has called for the removal of Conservative minister Mike Tapp, following the publication of an article she claims breaches ministerial conduct. Downing Street, however, has confirmed Tapp remains in post.
Keir Starmer, a leading candidate for the Labour leadership, has held discussions with Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, as the party commences an 'orderly transition' period. The outgoing Prime Minister is providing opposition leadership contenders with 'access talks' to the civil service.
