'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:51:03 GMT
The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks.
Key questions facing government over Mandelson checks
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:07:50 GMT
It's emerged that Lord Mandelson did not pass inital security vetting checks ahead of taking up the role of ambassador to the United States.
Paul Quinn guilty of 2003 rape that saw innocent man jailed for 17 years
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:02:59 GMT
Paul Quinn, 52, is found guilty of the rape for which Andrew Malkinson was jailed for 17 years.
Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:08:18 GMT
The broadcaster was known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music on BBC Radio 1.
No evidence Epsom rape took place as reported, say police
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:54:00 GMT
The reported attack had caused concern and prompted protests calling for more details from police.
Nursery worker jailed over death of toddler restrained during nap time
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:26:24 GMT
Noah Sibanda died "alone, scared and in pain", his mother says.
Kensington Gardens shut after claims of drones near Israeli embassy
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:34:09 GMT
It comes after a group claimed to have targeted the Israeli Embassy in an online video post.
Lamborghini among 160,000 cars seized as uninsured driving reaches 17-year high
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:01:16 GMT
Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.
Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:47:18 GMT
The actor, known for his role in BBC police drama Hope Street, has died "peacefully at home".
Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:22:46 GMT
Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.
