Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:06:50 GMT
The PM tells the Commons that if he had known the peer failed security vetting he would not have been appointed.
Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:45 GMT
The prime minister has been back in the Commons after it emerged the Labour peer failed vetting.
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:52:12 GMT
The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:53:11 GMT
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:55:39 GMT
John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
Wolves relegation from Premier League confirmed - and why it had been coming
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:56:09 GMT
Wolves have been relegated from the Premier League after just three wins in their first 33 games of the season.
Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:02 GMT
British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.
Attempted murder charge after car hit pedestrians
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:33:35 GMT
A 30-year-old woman is in a critical condition following the incident on Sunday morning in Soho.
US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:53:24 GMT
Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.
'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:07:01 GMT
Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.
