Top Foreign Office official to leave post after Mandelson vetting row
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:58:53 GMT
It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post.
Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again, as senior figure effectively sacked
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:40:43 GMT
The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.
UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:49:34 GMT
The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.
Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of missing teen girl
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:43:12 GMT
The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.
Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:34:22 GMT
Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.
Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:01:59 GMT
Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.
Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:38:52 GMT
Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.
Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:22:32 GMT
Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?
Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:36:04 GMT
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the historic honour in 2012 "by virtue of patrimony".
South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:53:03 GMT
The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.
