I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser McSweeney says
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Morgan McSweeney says the peer did not give the "full truth" about his relationship with Epstein.

United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.

More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

The UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates

Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.