News 08/11/26

King Charles has led the nation in a two-minute silence at the Cenotaph in central London to honour those who died serving in the two world wars and other conflicts.

The monarch was joined by senior royals and political leaders for the annual National Service of Remembrance ceremony, with political figures laying wreaths following the silence.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has indicated that online marketplaces Vinted and eBay could be included in the upcoming social media ban for under-sixteens.

Ms Nandy stated the government is looking seriously at including the retailing platforms to protect children. The ban, coming into force next March, will bar children from apps including Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. In response, eBay expressed interest in continuing constructive discussions with ministers.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy believes organisations in media and entertainment are not doing enough to protect women from sexual assault and rape.

Speaking to Sky News, Ms Nandy highlighted huge power imbalances in industries where workers rely on short-term contracts, making speaking up costly to reputations and opportunities. Her comments follow comedian Russell Brand’s conviction, with critics warning that receiving justice remains difficult when facing powerful celebrities.

More than thirty vehicles were involved in a serious crash on the M20 in Kent on Saturday evening.

Emergency services were called to foggy conditions on the London-bound carriageway between Maidstone and Ashford shortly after 6:40. Paramedics treated eleven people at the scene, with two taken to hospital. The motorway was closed in both directions early on Sunday morning before later reopening.

A man has been arrested in Maidenhead on suspicion of possessing a firearm to cause fear of violence.

Armed officers were deployed to the junction of Courthouse Road and St Marks Road shortly after twelve-thirty yesterday afternoon following reports of a man seen with a gun. Police confirmed a twenty-six-year-old man from Birmingham was detained at the scene.