A recent foreign policy blunder by Donald Trump, confusing Iraq with Venezuela, raises serious concerns about his grasp on international affairs. Read our analysis of the implications.
Sky News' Politics At Sam And Anne's podcast dissects the PM's week of global instability, defence spending gaps, and a potential ban on X over AI explicit images. Listen now for the full analysis.
Meta deactivated nearly 550,000 accounts for under-16s in the first week of Australia's social media ban. The move is being watched closely as pressure grows for a similar UK ban.
Senior Labour figures call for government action to prohibit cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing transparency and national security risks. Read the full story.
Kemi Badenoch announces Conservative policy to ban social media for children under 16 and smartphones in schools, mirroring Australian laws. Read the full details.
Pride organisers across the UK confront a severe funding crisis, with events cancelled and charities reporting halved corporate donations. Discover the challenges facing the movement.
Acclaimed cartoonist Ben Jennings presents a stark visual commentary on the state of Britain in 2026. Explore the powerful symbolism in his latest work for The Guardian.
UK LGBTQ+ charities warn of a 'hostile environment' as corporate funding collapses. Stonewall's donations halved amid a global pushback on DEI and trans rights. Read the full analysis.
A landmark TV and online ban on advertising unhealthy food and drinks is now in effect. The government says it will prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases. Read the full details.
It's been 18 years since the infamous 'Last Orders' party on the London Underground before Boris Johnson's alcohol ban. We revisit the chaos, controversy, and lasting impact of the 2008 prohibition.
The Sackler Trust, funded by the opioid-linked fortune, exempted two charities from its accounts to protect their reputations. Discover which institutions still accept its grants.
Explore The Guardian's selection of the year's most impactful political cartoons, featuring commentary from award-winning illustrator Ben Jennings on satire in a surreal news cycle. Discover the art that defined 2025.
Facing an unwanted gift? Explore the social minefield of regifting and charity shop donations, with true stories of awkward discoveries and expert advice on handling it gracefully.
A coalition of 19 groups calls for a cap on political donations and votes for 16-year-olds in the upcoming elections bill, aiming to restore faith in UK democracy.
The UK government will outlaw boiling lobsters alive, part of a major Labour animal welfare plan including hen cage bans and ending puppy farms. Discover the new humane requirements.
A North London charity shop was forced to close after a mountain of dirty pans and soiled clothes was fly-tipped outside. St Luke's Hospice in Harrow issues a desperate plea to donors.
The government unveils a sweeping ban on puppy farming and trail hunting. Critics accuse Labour of ignoring rural Britain, while animal charities welcome the reforms.
Sweeping animal welfare reforms will outlaw puppy farming, snaring and trail hunting. New laws to phase out colony cages and farrowing crates by 2030. Read the full details.
The European Commission's proposal to weaken its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars marks a major climate policy reversal. This editorial argues the move is a road to nowhere for Europe's automotive future.
The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics following the jailing of a former Reform UK leader for pro-Russia bribes. Experts warn the system is full of holes.
PM Keir Starmer orders urgent review into foreign political interference after ex-Reform UK Wales leader jailed for pro-Russian bribes. Review to report by March.
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
Cartoonist Rebecca Hendin skewers political candidates in a sharp new illustration. Explore the satire and its commentary on modern electioneering.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s from next Wednesday. The law, sparked by tragedy, aims to protect mental health but faces fierce opposition. Could the UK follow?
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
Christopher Harborne, a UK-born businessman living in Thailand, has made the largest single donation from a living person in UK political history to Reform UK. Discover his story and political funding.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has secured a £9 million cash donation from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne, a key financial backer of the 2019 Brexit campaign. Discover the details and implications for UK political funding.
A satirical cartoon from The Guardian questions what to gift a prime minister 'who has everything', highlighting political opulence and public sentiment. Explore the commentary and reaction.
President Donald Trump signs a sweeping executive order to ban immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Read the full details and potential consequences.
President Trump's xenophobic cabinet rant and a sweeping halt to immigration from 19 nations, including Somalia, marks a severe escalation in US policy. Follow the latest developments and impacts.