Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:25:41 GMT
The Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man has been released on bail pending further investigation.
Watch: Lord Mandelson arrives at home after being released on bail
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:16:47 GMT
Lord Mandelson has been released pending further investigation, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:02:13 GMT
Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.
First British baby born using transplanted womb from deceased donor
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:39:50 GMT
Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".
Victims 'devastated' by train CCTV failures that allow sex offenders to go untraced
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:01:25 GMT
Sex offenders on trains are escaping justice because of serious issues with CCTV on the rail network - BBC investigation.
Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as retailers warn it's being stolen to order
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:07:42 GMT
Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.
GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:04:42 GMT
Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.
Trump's new global tariff comes into effect at 10%
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:50:21 GMT
The president threatened to raise the tariff to 15% but has not yet issued an official directive to increase the rate.
Lib Dems in bid to release files on Andrew trade role
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:56:34 GMT
The party wants documents on the former prince's appointment in 2001 to be published by ministers.
Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:12:47 GMT
A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.
