Key points from Starmer’s Mandelson statement [unable to retrieve full-text content]The prime minister has been back in the Commons after it emerged the Labour peer failed vetting.Published at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:45 +0000
Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe
Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe [unable to retrieve full-text content]Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.Published at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:03:16 +0000
Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal
Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal [unable to retrieve full-text content]The prime minister said he was “staggered” to find out last week that civil servants in the Foreign Office withheld information from him.Published at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:54:51 +0000
Foreign secretary concerned ministers not told of Mandelson vetting fears sooner
Foreign secretary concerned ministers not told of Mandelson vetting fears sooner [unable to retrieve full-text content]Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign over the scandal and will address MPs on Monday.Published at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:58:38 +0000
Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs
Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs It shows security officials typically indicate a low, moderate or high level of concern followed by an explicit recommendation that clearance be approved, approved with risk management, or denied. Both sets of options are reflected by green, yellow, or red boxes. Published at Sat, 18… Continue reading Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs
Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting
Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting [unable to retrieve full-text content]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.Published at Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:07:05 +0000
Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds
Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds Jess Phillips, the minister for safeguarding in the Home Office, said: “The unacceptable abuse of this route, which protects genuine victims from the devastation of domestic abuse, is utterly shameful. I have personally seen the deplorable impact of this type of underhanded… Continue reading Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds
Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children’s safety
Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children’s safety [unable to retrieve full-text content]Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.Published at Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:30:40 +0000
Mahmood promises action against ‘sham lawyers’ abusing asylum system
Mahmood promises action against ‘sham lawyers’ abusing asylum system Jonathan Peddie, executive director of investigations, enforcement and litigation at the SRA, said: “If we find evidence that anyone we regulate has acted in ways that contravene their duty to act legally and uphold the law, we will take action.” Published at Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:49:31 +0000
Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds
Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds “The approach we will take is this: I will fully prepare you for the interview by compiling a comprehensive package for you, including photographs of you at clubs, various other pieces of supporting evidence, an organisational letter, and additional letters of… Continue reading Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds