Henry Zeffman: Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for Starmer
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:16:18 GMT
Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister.
Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:20:19 GMT
The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.
Eight more arrests made after London arson attacks
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:59:54 GMT
Police made the arrests over an alleged plot to commit arson attacks on Jewish sites.
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:39:52 GMT
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
Madonna offers reward for missing Coachella costume worn during Sabrina Carpenter guest slot
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:29:05 GMT
The items, which she says are "part of my history", disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.
Men guilty of church drive-by shooting murder
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:49:29 GMT
Michelle Sadio had been at a wake when shots were fired from a car at mourners in north-west London.
No 10 considered giving Starmer aide diplomat job, sacked official says
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:32:33 GMT
Sir Olly Robbins says he felt "uncomfortable" after No 10 discussed finding a role for Lord Doyle.
Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:37:11 GMT
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
Karren Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:46:46 GMT
Baroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.
After the departure of Tim Cook, how will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus?
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:33:12 GMT
As Tim Cook announces his departure from the top job at Apple, these are the key challenges for new boss John Ternus.
