Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says
Published on: April 20, 2026, 6:06 pm
The PM tells the Commons that if he had known the peer failed security vetting he would not have been appointed.
Read Full Article »Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement
Published on: April 20, 2026, 5:00 pm
The prime minister has been back in the Commons after it emerged the Labour peer failed vetting.
Read Full Article »Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
Published on: April 20, 2026, 9:52 pm
The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
Read Full Article »Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
Published on: April 20, 2026, 8:53 pm
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
Read Full Article »Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook
Published on: April 20, 2026, 10:55 pm
John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
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