Foreign Office to review Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador payoff – UK politics live
Mandelson under increasing pressure to return payout after he was sacked over as US ambassador over his friendship with Jeffrey EpsteinGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics as speculation over Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister continues.Peter Mandelson is under increasing pressure to return the payoff he received after being sacked as ambassador to the US in September over his friendship with the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Peter Mandelson’s civil service employment was terminated in accordance with legal advice and the terms and conditions of his employment.Normal civil services HR processes were followed. Further information will be provided to parliament as part of the government response to the motion passed last week which is being coordinated by the Cabinet Office. Continue reading...
Read Full StoryLatest News
Families ‘inconsolable’ in Gaza as Israel returns more unidentified bodies
Palestinian medics say several of the 54 bodies were found to be mutilated and showed extensive signs of abuse.
‘I fell into it’: ex-criminal hackers urge Manchester pupils to use web skills for good
Initiative aims to identify proficient gamers and coders who can help companies identify flaws in their cybersecurity Cybercriminals, the shadowy online figures often depicted in Hollywood movies as hooded villains capable of wiping millions of pounds off the value of businesses at a keystroke, are not usually known for their candour.But in a sixth-form college in Manchester this week, two former hackers gave the young people gathered an honest appraisal of what living a life of internet crime really looks like. Continue reading...
Somalia is the missing pillar of Red Sea and Gulf of Aden stability
Somalia’s stability is essential to securing global trade corridors and regional security.
Japanese people brave snow to vote in snap election
A coalition led by Takaichi is expected to clinch a decisive win, according to polls.
Washington Post CEO resigns after sweeping layoffs
Will Lewis acknowledges 'difficult decisions' made during his rocky, two-year tenure.
Saudi Arabia denounces ‘foreign interference’ in Sudan after RSF attacks
Riyadh condemns RSF attacks in Kordofan, blames foreign fighters and weapons for fuelling Sudan's three-year conflict.
Iran-US talks in Muscat bought time, not a deal
The negotiations reopened diplomacy, but mistrust and military pressure raise the question of how much time remains.
LIVE: Nepal vs England – T20 World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, toss, team news, score, photos and text commentary stream from Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
Israel is killing far more civilians than fighters in Gaza
The Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza is far worse than Netanyahu claims.