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‘Staggering’ I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says Starmer

Lord Mandelson was announced as the UK's ambassador to the US in December 2024, before in-depth vetting had been carried out.He formally took up...

Starmer won’t resign over Mandelson vetting row, senior minister tells BBC – live updates

Renewed anger at government over Mandelson's appointmentpublished at 06:50 BST06:50 BST Image source, PA MediaThe top civil servant in...

Top Foreign Office official Olly Robbins to leave post after Mandelson vetting row

Sir Olly, who has held a number of senior Civil Service roles and served as Theresa May's chief Brexit negotiator, was appointed permanent under-secretary...

Keir Starmer shares Europe-led Gaza peace plan with Donald Trump

Downing Street has not given details of the peace plan, promising the "next steps" would be set out after this week's cabinet meeting. The...

Trump says he’s reducing 50-day deadline for Putin to agree Ukraine deal, as he meets Starmer – follow live

Steel industry still faces uncertainty following June's UK-US trade dealpublished at 11:03 British Summer Time11:03 BSTTheo LeggettBBC International Business Correspondent ...

Starmer to raise Gaza situation in Trump meeting

Israel said on Sunday morning that it had dropped seven packages containing sugar, flour and canned food into Gaza, with the UAE, Jordan and...

Pubs and venues to be protected from noise complaints

It comes after several well-loved pubs and music venue were left facing possible closure over noise complaints, leading to campaigns in some cities.Last December,...

Starmer suggests UK will play role in Gaza aid air drops

It comes as he faces growing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state - on Friday, France committed to recognising Palestinian statehood within months.Some 220...

220 MPs call for Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian state

The letter has been signed by 131 Labour MPs, including senior figures like former minister Liam Byrne and committee chair Ruth Cadbury.Lib Dem Leader...

Borrowing assessments should be cut to one a year, IMF suggests

The Institute for Fiscal Studies recently recommended downplaying the Spring Statement with a looser borrowing target, to prevent the need for constant fiddling of...

Starmer pleads with resident doctors to halt strike

However, NHS England and Streeting said they would be looking to limit the impact of the strike.Streeting said: "There is no getting around the...

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