Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:13:14 GMT
The prime minister was questioned at PMQs about allegations that Downing Street had asked about a diplomat role for the then-communications chief.
PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:23:15 GMT
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.
Husband cleared of manslaughter over wife's suicide
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:36:53 GMT
Christopher Trybus is found not guilty of the manslaughter of Tarryn Baird after a five-week trial.
Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:55:22 GMT
A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:40 GMT
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:07:18 GMT
The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance.
Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged 'extortion'
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:14:20 GMT
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
Supreme Court rejects bid to revoke adoption of sisters
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:28:19 GMT
The children, now 18 and 19, supported their adoptive mother's application to the court.
'Superstar' runners praised for helping exhausted man finish marathon
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:50:06 GMT
Two runners go viral for helping carry exhausted man over the finish line.
Monkeys learn to eat soil to cope with junk food
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:27:30 GMT
Soil helps monkeys' stomachs settle after calorie-rich snacks from tourists, research suggests.
