Peter Mandelson: How the Prince of Darkness became his excellency
Lord Mandelson – set to be the UK’s ambassador to the US – revels in his image as a behind-the-scenes fixer....
Category : Politics
Unionist parties to pull Stormont Brake for first time
The brake is part of NI’s Brexit deal and gives Stormont power to object to changes to EU rules that apply in NI....
Chris Mason: Starmer stung by Waspi women but it’s least of his worries
Women affected by state pension changes believed Labour was on their side, feeding cynicism about politics....
Harland & Wolff saved by deal with Spanish firm
Spain’s state-owned shipbuilder confirms it is buying Harland & Wolff, best known for the Titanic....
Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US
The former minister and life peer will replace Dame Karen Pierce in early 2025....
Man admits threatening to kill MP
Benjamin Clarke pleads guilty to making threats to kill Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth....
Hospices in England to receive £100m funding boost
Hospice leaders had warned they were being forced to close beds closing due to financial pressures....
Chagos deal remains on track, says UK minister
The Conservatives say it compromises UK security, while Nigel Farage says it has caused “deep disquiet” in Donald Trump’s team....
English councils to get £700m top-up next year
Labour says the boost will help repair council finances, but a row looms over future funding changes....
MP calls for criminal record checks for parliamentarians
Labour’s Jo White says MPs are given access to vulnerable people in their work, and calls for DBS checks....