Will the UK ban social media for under 16s?

As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules?

26th, March 2026, 09:05pm

NHS doctor charged with inciting support for Hamas

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, a British Palestinian, is remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance.

26th, March 2026, 09:02pm

Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is launching his party's push to take control of more councils at a rally in Sunderland.

26th, March 2026, 08:50pm

Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week.

26th, March 2026, 08:33pm

Tesco secures permanent order preventing couple from trespassing on development site

Pair had allegedly been keeping horses on the land and using buildings as makeshift stables

26th, March 2026, 08:30pm

‘A stupid split-second decision’: Apology offered to umpire assaulted during minor hurling match

Concussion and other injuries sustained by official were not caused by Michael Kelly (41)

26th, March 2026, 08:28pm

Judges adopt heavier sentence guideline for many domestic violence offences

Guidance applies to offences committed in intimate relationships

26th, March 2026, 07:52pm

‘One last blast’: Protest singer Martin Leahy’s 200th and final housing crisis gig at Leinster House

West Cork activist retires his Thursday performances, where he sang Everyone Should Have a Home

26th, March 2026, 07:35pm

‘One last blast’: Musician marks 200th and final housing crisis protest outside Leinster House

West Cork activist retires his Thursday performances, where he sang Everyone Should Have a Home

26th, March 2026, 07:35pm

EU court adviser casts doubt on Ireland’s nitrates derogation in water quality case

High Court has sought EU opinion on Government’s duty regarding protections from farm pollution

26th, March 2026, 07:14pm