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Big Tech companies like Apple and Google have been given three months to activate built in safeguards on smartphones and tablets to detect and block nude images for children. This will prevent predators from exploiting and abusing victims through their devices, as well as stopping children accessing pornography. If companies do not act within three months, the government will bring forward legislation to force them to activate the technology. This will include fines for companies and, as a last resort, we are exploring criminal liability for tech bosses who fail to comply. 91% of online child sexual abuse reports recorded in 2024 contained self‑generated content. Children as young as five are being groomed, manipulated and coerced by online predators into creating and sharing explicit images. Predators then use these images to blackmail children into creating more extreme content and, in the most horrific cases, children have committed suicide on livestream or engaged in self‑harm. These features are not about surveillance or policing people’s phones - they are about protecting our children from vile predators. Over‑18s will still be able to view adult content by providing proof of age. There is no data collection, no monitoring and no reporting. The device will simply block harmful content across all apps and services. This will make Britain the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices.

New analysis published today by @CBI_Economics and @ECIU_UK shows the UK’s net zero economy now: ✅supports over 1 million jobs ✅contributed £105 billion to the economy in 2025 Making it one of the country’s fastest-growing sectors.

NEW: Landlords and courts will get new powers to evict domestic abuse perpetrators from social homes, without the victim having to leave first. Under legislation introduced by this government, perpetrators will no longer be able to use social housing as a weapon of control. That's alongside building more homes and reforming the Right to Buy scheme, all part of our reforms to deliver stability for families in social housing.

Today @ofgem announced the next energy price cap.   We've already acted – cutting the price cap by £117 from April, expanding the Warm Home Discount to 6m households & freezing fuel duty.   Ahead of winter, we’ll continue to monitor the situation and plan for all contingencies.

I want every family to have fun this summer. That's why I’m cutting VAT on children’s activities and meals with Great British Summer Savings. Our economic plan is the right one, to support families and businesses, and build a stronger and more secure Britain.

Good news for families - every child aged 5-15 in England will travel free on buses this summer, with unlimited journeys, no registration required, and no cost to families. Our economic plan is the right one. Tackling the cost of living and building a stronger Britain.

NEWS: The UK has concluded a historic trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council, covering six nations & £1.8tn in GDP. This is Global Britain in action 🤝 More 👉 gov.uk/government/news/uk-an…

The war in Iran is pushing up prices at the pump, so we're stepping in. We are extending the 5p fuel duty cut until the end of the year- keeping costs lower for millions of drivers. We have the right economic plan to protect households and build a stronger Britain.

NEW: Fuel duty will not rise this year. When global events push up prices, working people feel it first. That’s why we’re acting to keep costs down, extending the cut on fuel duty for the rest of the year. This will support millions of drivers and protect household budgets.

Right now some £10m homes are paying less council tax than a normal family home. It's not right and it's not fair. So this government is changing it.

This government backs small businesses. For too long, they have been forced to waste time chasing late payments, costing the economy and forcing businesses to close. We are delivering the toughest action in a generation to make sure small businesses are paid on time.

Last week’s strong growth figures show that this government has the right economic plan. Today, the IMF has upgraded the UK’s growth forecast. We are building a stronger, fairer Britain.

The IMF upgrading its growth forecasts for the UK and backing our fiscal strategy is yet more proof that this Government has the right economic plan.

Congratulations to @LucyRigby, newly appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury & to @RNBlake as Economic Secretary. Together we will continue to build a stronger, more secure economy. Wishing @jamesmurray_ldn all the best at @DHSCgovuk - it’s been a pleasure working together.

Lucy Rigby KC MP @LucyRigby has been appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury @HMTreasury. She will attend Cabinet.

GDP grew 0.6% in Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2026. Services ( 0.8%) construction ( 0.4%) and production ( 0.2%) all increased. Read the full article ➡️ ons.gov.uk/economy/grossdome…

Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough. For decades, the nation has been captivated by your passion for nature and your remarkable contribution to public broadcasting. A true national treasure. Photo credit BBC NHU/Alex Board.

The war in the Middle East is not our war, but it is one we have to respond to. Every choice I make will be about keeping costs down for families and businesses, without repeating the mistakes we’ve seen in the past that resulted in higher inflation and higher interest rates.

I am horrified by the events in Golders Green today. The poison of antisemitism has no place in our country. Those responsible will be brought to justice. My thanks to Shomrim, Hatzola and our emergency services who put their safety on the line to help others.

1/ Since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, we have been closely monitoring UK jet fuel stocks. We are working with airlines, airports and fuel suppliers to ensure passengers keep moving and businesses are supported. 🧵