Starmer not aware Foreign Office overruled Mandelson vetting decision until this week, government says
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:41:17 GMT
A decision to go against the recommendation of the vetting agency was taken by officials in the Foreign Office, spokesperson says.
Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:02:49 GMT
No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".
Rollout of Covid vaccines an extraordinary feat, inquiry report finds
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:39:07 GMT
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:04:09 GMT
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the historic honour in 2012 "by virtue of patrimony".
Churchwarden jailed for murdering pensioner has conviction quashed
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:20:02 GMT
Benjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69.
Beckhams have 'always tried to be best parents', Victoria says after Brooklyn row
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:57:15 GMT
Victoria says she and David have always tried to "protect" their children, following a rift with their son.
UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:04:42 GMT
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after car struck by train in Austria
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:53:25 GMT
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.
'My son died alone, scared, and in pain'
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:57:23 GMT
A Dudley nursery, its owner and nursery worker are being sentenced over baby Noah Sibanda's death.
Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:05:22 GMT
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.
