British quality newspaper published by Times Newspapers Ltd, part of News UK/News Corp
Nigel Farage has not disclosed benefits provided by ally George Cottrell before he became an MP, in a development that broadens parliamentary standards scrutiny. Farage asserts he has followed the rules and calls the coverage an establishment hit job. A standards inquiry is already underway into a separate £5m donation from a crypto billionaire.
The UK government has announced plans to bar under‑16s from major social platforms and to restrict risky features, including livestreaming, stranger‑to‑stranger chats and romantic AI chatbots for under‑18s. Ministers say the measures will start next spring; critics warn the ban is rushed, risks driving children to unregulated services and could face legal challenges.