Foreign Office to review Mandelson's US ambassador pay-off
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

A pay-off given to Lord Mandelson after he was sacked as ambassador to the US is being reviewed, Foreign Office sources tell the BBC.

MPs are shocked and angry at Mandelson - but they're furious with Starmer
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Many Labour insiders say Sir Keir may not be the man to take them to the next election, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Savannah Guthrie tells mother's possible kidnappers 'we will pay' in plea for her return
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

"We received your message," the US news anchor says in the latest video plea for the return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is believed to be abducted.

Why Prince William's Saudi Arabia visit is a diplomatic maze
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The Prince of Wales has been on many official visits - but few places are as sensitive or controversial as Saudi Arabia.

Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.