Starmer not aware Foreign Office overruled Mandelson vetting decision until this week, government says
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

A decision to go against the recommendation of the vetting agency was taken by officials in the Foreign Office, spokesperson says.

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".

Rollout of Covid vaccines an extraordinary feat, inquiry report finds
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.

Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the historic honour in 2012 "by virtue of patrimony".

Churchwarden jailed for murdering pensioner has conviction quashed
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Benjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69.