No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:20 GMT
Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer's security clearance for the role.
Henry Zeffman: Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for Starmer
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:16:18 GMT
Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister.
Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:02:54 GMT
Accelerant was thrown through the window of Kenton United Synagogue on Saturday night.
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:39:52 GMT
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:39:29 GMT
Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How?
Migrant first to be convicted of endangering others under new crossing law
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:43:07 GMT
Tajik Mohammad pleaded guilty to piloting an overcrowded dinghy across the Channel in bad weather.
Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:17:33 GMT
A 14-year-old boy was among those shot dead, according to the mayor of al-Mughayyir.
Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition lost
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:35:57 GMT
The claim was brought over concerns the technology can be used in an arbitrary or discriminatory way.
No 10 considered giving Starmer aide diplomat job, sacked official says
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:55:48 GMT
Sir Olly Robbins says he felt "uncomfortable" after No 10 discussed finding a role for Lord Doyle.
Man admits rape and religiously aggravated abuse of Sikh woman
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:26:22 GMT
John Ashby, 32, initially denies the attack but changes his plea one day after the trial begins.
