Tamara Cohen, Sky News Journalist Profile

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Labour's policy on China under the spotlight

4 weeks ago | news.sky.com | Tamara Cohen

After a dramatic weekend with ministers passing legislation to wrest control of British Steel from its Chinese owners, Labour's China policy is under the spotlight. Sir Keir Starmer's government came in, promising a "strategic and long term" relationship with Beijing, after years of "inconsistency" under the Conservatives. David Lammy went on the first trip by a foreign secretary in six years. Sir Keir met Xi Jinping in the margins of the G20 in November and floated a UK-China visit.
Can Sir Keir Starmer succeed where others have failed on illegal migration?

1 month ago | news.sky.com | Tamara Cohen

Sir Keir Starmer told delegates at today's border security summit that the UK has not taken a tough enough approach to illegal migration for too long. In fact, he said, it had been a "soft touch" both internationally and at home. "Smashing the gangs" once and for all, he told the conference in central London, will require global efforts to share intelligence and collaborate between law enforcement agencies.
Extra 50,000 children could be pushed into poverty over welfare changes, says government assessment

1 month ago | news.sky.com | Alexandra Rogers |Tamara Cohen

An additional 50,000 children could be pushed into poverty as a result of welfare cuts, according to the government's own impact assessment. Documents published following Rachel Reeves' spring statement, where she confirmed previously announced changes to the welfare system, laid out the numbers who are likely to be affected.
Teenagers exposed to 'horrific' content online - and this survey reveals the scale of the problem

1 month ago | news.sky.com | Tamara Cohen

Teenagers are routinely seeing inappropriate violent or sexual content, "doom-scrolling" and being contacted by strangers online, according to an exclusive survey for Sky News. More than 1,000 young people aged 14 to 17 in Darlington schools told us what they see and experience online when looking at apps commonly used by teenagers.
Bill preventing children from 'doom scrolling' to get govt backing

2 months ago | msn.com | Tamara Cohen

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Bill preventing children from 'doom scrolling' to get govt backing - but plan watered down

2 months ago | news.sky.com | Tamara Cohen

A Labour MP's bill to prevent children from "doom scrolling" on social media is expected to get government backing today, after its proposals were watered down. Josh MacAlister, a former teacher, has been campaigning for tighter limits on younger teenagers spending hours a week on apps such as TikTok and Snapchat.
Labour MP goes public to oppose family farms tax - and more could follow

2 months ago | news.sky.com | Tamara Cohen

A newly elected Labour MP has gone public with his objections to the government's proposed farm tax, saying it would "penalise" small farms in rural communities. It comes as farmers gather in central London again today, although without their tractors, to protest the changes. The controversial decision to remove Agricultural Property Relief was announced by Rachel Reeves at last year's budget and is due to take effect in April 2026.
Police could search for stolen goods without warrant under new law

2 months ago | news.sky.com | Tamara Cohen

People who have tracked the location of their stolen mobile phones, laptops or bikes can expect swifter police action under new measures to be introduced to parliament today. In a drive to tackle street crimes, officers will no longer need a warrant to enter a premises where stolen items have been electronically located, such as through a phone-tracking app or Bluetooth.
Police could search for stolen phones without warrant under new law

2 months ago | msn.com | Tamara Cohen

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Public services prepare for up to 11% cuts

2 months ago | msn.com | Tamara Cohen

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