'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:23:47 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 18:55:49 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.
Man guilty of 2003 rape that saw innocent Andrew Malkinson 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.
Irish fugitive and alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:48:13 GMT
Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.
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.
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.
Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:19:10 GMT
The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements.
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.
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".
Kensington Gardens shut after claims of drones near Israeli embassy
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:01:30 GMT
It comes after a group claimed to have targeted the Israeli Embassy in an online video post.
