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Senior official ousted over Peter Mandelson security row to face MPs

He continued: "I cannot see that there was any process, any fairness, any giving the chance to set out his case, and that...

‘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...

Welfare U-turn means we are in ‘better position’ – Streeting

Streeting said the government had shifted "not just the package but also the approach" following criticism that the original proposals risked undermining support for...

Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

Alongside the new partnership, the government said it will also: Offer shopping vouchers to customers in return for being active and eating healthily, via...

Sir Keir Starmer says fixing welfare system is a ‘moral imperative’

Speaking at the conference in north Wales on Saturday, Sir Keir said fixing the "broken" benefits system needed to be done because it was...

Prime minister’s benefit cuts U-turn leaves backbenchers feeling bruised

After backbench Labour MPs revolted against the government's proposed welfare reforms, the prime minister made concessions, saying the stricter criteria would only apply to...

We’ve got the right balance says Keir Starmer, after benefits U-turn

Dame Meg Hillier, who had led attempts to block the plans, told the BBC ministers had introduced "reassuring measures", and that she would be...

PM set to announce welfare climbdown in deal with Labour rebels

The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill would change who would qualify for certain disability and sickness benefits.Ministers had said the legislation, which...

PM confirms talks with rebels over welfare concessions

Later, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is expected to call for a "fundamental rethink" of the welfare state in a speech to the British Chambers...

No 10 in talks with Labour MPs over changing welfare policies as it faces growing rebellion

Why is the government trying to cut welfare spending?published at 07:46 British Summer Time07:46 BST By Ben ChuIt is...

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