Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:06:50 GMT
The PM tells the Commons that if he had known the peer failed security vetting he would not have been appointed.
Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:45 GMT
The prime minister has been back in the Commons after it emerged the Labour peer failed vetting.
If Plaid win in Wales, that won't mean independence - at least not yet
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:25:57 GMT
In the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser.
Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:04:23 GMT
One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.
Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:51:30 GMT
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:52:12 GMT
The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
King honours his 'darling Mama', the late Queen, on her centenary
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:02:26 GMT
The final design for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth is to be unveiled, 100 years after her birth.
Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:55:39 GMT
John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:22:17 GMT
Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials.
Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:53:11 GMT
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
