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What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:21
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
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What we know about Mandelson's vetting and security clearance

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:28
The former US ambassador was given a security clearance despite concerns being raised during checks.
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What does devolution mean and how does it work across the UK?

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 17:58
Since the 1990s, devolved governments across the UK have worked alongside the Westminster Parliament.
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Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:40
Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador.
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Henry Zeffman: Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for PM

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 13:16
Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister.
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Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting row

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 06:58
Sir Olly Robbins is expected to defend his decision not to tell Sir Keir Starmer that Lord Mandelson failed vetting.
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Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 18:00
The prime minister has been back in the Commons after it emerged the Labour peer failed vetting.
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Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 10:05
Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.
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Starmer would have blocked Mandelson over vetting failure, says Lammy

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 08:25
The prime minister says he only learned of security concerns around the ex-US ambassador earlier this week.
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Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 16:46
It is the first time the prime minister has been north of the border since the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for him to step down in February.
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Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 13:32
The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.
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Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 13:32
The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.
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Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 13:32
The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.
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'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 01:00
The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks.
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Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 22:17
Sir Keir and the top official at the Foreign Office at the time are expected to face questions from MPs next week.
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Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 20:24
It's emerged that Lord Mandelson did not pass inital security vetting checks ahead of taking up the role of ambassador to the United States.
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AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 18:08
The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms.
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What we know about Mandelson's vetting and security clearance

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 16:54
The former US ambassador was given a security clearance despite concerns being raised during checks.
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Why are the 2026 local elections so significant?

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 14:34
BBC West Midlands political editor Elizabeth Glinka explains the significance of 14 local elections.
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Minister considers banning over-the-counter flea treatments for pets

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 14:32
Ministers are considering restricting spot-on treatments and collars to prescriptions from vets and medical professionals.
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