Farage received £5m from donor before he became MP [unable to retrieve full-text content]The Reform leader says the gift was for his personal security – but opponents say he should have declared it.Published at Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:40:40 +0000
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PM won’t face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting
PM won’t face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting [unable to retrieve full-text content]A Conservative-led motion sought to have the prime minister’s remarks assessed by Privileges Committee.Published at Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:48:48 +0000
Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit [unable to retrieve full-text content]The case over OpenAI’s history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.Published at Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:43:02 +0000
I made ‘serious mistake’ advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM’s ex-top adviser says
I made ‘serious mistake’ advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM’s ex-top adviser says Earlier, Sir Philip Barton, the top civil servant at the Foreign Office at the time, told the committee Downing Street had been “uninterested” in the vetting process and the focus was on making sure Lord Mandelson was able to start his job… Continue reading I made ‘serious mistake’ advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM’s ex-top adviser says
China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus [unable to retrieve full-text content]It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner. Published at Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:21:42 +0000
Labour figures criticise calls for inquiry into PM’s Mandelson claims
Labour figures criticise calls for inquiry into PM’s Mandelson claims [unable to retrieve full-text content]The Conservatives say the PM misled Parliament “multiple times” and that the Privileges Committee should investigate. Published at Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:26:28 +0000
Starmer insists ‘majority’ of Labour MPs back his leadership
Starmer insists ‘majority’ of Labour MPs back his leadership [unable to retrieve full-text content]This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir’s judgement and leadership.Published at Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:43:41 +0000
Biobank data incident caused by ‘a few bad apples’, boss says
Biobank data incident caused by ‘a few bad apples’, boss says [unable to retrieve full-text content]Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was “angry” and “upset” about the incident, as both the bank’s boss and a participant.Published at Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:42 +0000
Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate
Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate [unable to retrieve full-text content]The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.Published at Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:10:43 +0000
UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal
UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal [unable to retrieve full-text content]The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.Published at Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:02:34 +0000