Lord Mandelson says his arrest stemmed from a “fictional” claim he was a flight risk, denying he would evade inquiries linked to Jeffrey Epstein. He is challenging the police decision and bail conditions, arguing there was no basis for suspecting he intended to abscond.
Leaked Green Party papers propose scrapping immigration detention, granting an amnesty to people with irregular status and providing housing, a guaranteed income and NHS access, even after failed asylum bids. Backers call it humane and orderly; critics warn of cost and a pull factor.
Peter Mandelson was arrested and later bailed, with his lawyers saying police acted over flight-risk fears. No charges have been confirmed. He left custody in the early hours as inquiries continue.
Nearly half of adults avoided or delayed contacting a GP last year, a poll for the Health Foundation and Ipsos finds. Difficulties reaching surgeries and poor appointment options were key reasons. 42% said NHS standards worsened; experts urge action to improve access.
Ex-PM Gordon Brown warns voters in the Gorton & Denton by‑election to reject Reform UK, arguing its plans would revive austerity, reinstate the two‑child benefit cap, and weaken protections for workers and renters, leaving poorer children worst off.
Lord Mandelson was arrested after police were alerted he was preparing to leave the UK. Officers detained him to mitigate a perceived flight risk during an ongoing investigation. He surrendered his passport, was questioned and bailed. He denies wrongdoing.
Peter Mandelson criticised the Met after being detained on grounds he might leave the UK. His lawyers say he had been cooperating and had agreed to an interview, arguing the “flight risk” claim lacks evidence. Police say they acted after being told he planned overseas travel.
Trade minister Chris Bryant issued a rare Commons rebuke of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, calling him rude and arrogant, as MPs voted to release files on his appointment as trade envoy.
Investors are rotating into asset-heavy shares as anxiety over AI’s disruptive impact hits software valuations. Utilities, energy and shipping gained on demand for dependable cashflows, while roughly $1.2tn was wiped from software stocks in a sharp Wall St sell-off.
Ministers unveiled a clampdown on online adult content: banning incest‑themed material, tightening oversight of platforms and targeting offenders who hide behind screens. The package aims to curb abuse and forms part of a wider strategy to protect women and girls.
MPs forced the government to release files on how Prince Andrew was made UK trade envoy in 2001, after a shadow minister said Jeffrey Epstein may have influenced the appointment. Cross-party pressure mounted for transparency. Andrew left the role in 2011 as controversy grew.
Police arrested Lord Mandelson in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid an inquiry into whether sensitive government information was shared with a disgraced financier. His home was searched and he was questioned. He denies wrongdoing. No charges have been filed.
Peter Mandelson has been arrested in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Detectives are examining claims he leaked sensitive information to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein while business secretary. He is in custody for questioning as inquiries continue.
Police arrested a former cabinet minister and peer at a north London address on suspicion of misconduct in public office, amid an inquiry into alleged disclosure of official information to an associate. Officers said enquiries are ongoing.
Lord Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid a probe linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Taken from his London home and questioned, he was bailed while inquiries continue. The development poses a political test for the PM and Labour.
Reports suggest Shamima Begum is seeking to return to Britain from a camp in Syria, with messages indicating plans to use people smugglers. She lost UK citizenship after leaving as a teenager to join a militant group, and previous legal bids to restore it have failed.
Hugo Powell is the first baby in the UK born after a uterus transplant from a deceased donor. Mum Grace says the donor’s gift made the birth possible and hopes part of the donor will live on through him. The procedure marks a milestone for fertility treatment in Britain.
Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after allegations he passed information to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein while business secretary. The development heightens pressure on No 10 over vetting and past links, with officials pledging to assist police.
Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as the Met investigates claims he leaked sensitive government and market information linked to his ties with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. He denies wrongdoing.
Lord Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as the Met investigates his dealings linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The inquiry follows newly released US files and claims he leaked confidential information. He denies wrongdoing.
Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Detectives questioned the ex-Labour grandee as part of an inquiry into whether official information was improperly shared.