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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...

Water bills will ‘never again’ jump as high, claims minister

On Friday, the latest data from the Environment Agency revealed a record number of pollution incidents by water companies - and the most serious...

Water bills to rise 30%, public told, as report suggests compulsory meters and scrapping regulator – live updates

What does the report mean for your water bills?published at 08:48 British Summer Time08:48 BSTEsme StallardClimate and science reporter ...

Water company sewage pollution to halve by 2030, minister pledges

Reed said he had been given the review's report but had not yet had time to read it thoroughly. He ruled out taking water...

Who is in charge? The prime minister’s authority is in question again

Let's start with the prime minister kicking out four MPs this week after they had objected to various Labour plans and proposals.But if Sir...

UK’s asylum hotel bill down 30%, government says

A senior Home Office source said one of the main factors behind the saving was moving some asylum seekers from hotels into other types...

Minister denies Labour wants Diane Abbott out of party

On Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner told the Guardian newspaper: "There's no place for antisemitism in the Labour Party, and obviously the Labour...

Diane Abbott suspended by Labour Party after racism comments

She said: "Clearly, there must be a difference between racism which is about colour and other types of racism, because you can see a...

Labour suspension doesn’t mean I’m silenced, MP says

On Wednesday Labour withdrew the whip from four MPs - meaning they will now sit as independents in the House of Commons - and...

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