Oil hits $100 a barrel despite deal to release record amount of reserves
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

Starmer was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links with Epstein, files show
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.

Chris Mason: Some nuggets but no huge revelations in first batch of Mandelson files
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.