Top Foreign Office official to leave post after Mandelson vetting row
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post.

Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again, as senior figure effectively sacked
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.

UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.

Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of missing teen girl
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.