Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says
Posted on Monday April 20, 2026

The PM tells the Commons that if he had known the peer failed security vetting he would not have been appointed.

Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement
Posted on Monday April 20, 2026

The prime minister has been back in the Commons after it emerged the Labour peer failed vetting.

Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
Posted on Monday April 20, 2026

The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.

Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
Posted on Monday April 20, 2026

Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".

Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook
Posted on Monday April 20, 2026

John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.