Security officials warn a hostile state’s spacecraft has intercepted European satellite signals, risking exposure of unencrypted command data vital to defence and infrastructure. The UK and allies are pushing rapid encryption upgrades and tighter space monitoring to protect networks.
Labour MPs say Starmer’s premiership is in peril amid anger over appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Under pressure, No 10 will release papers on the decision. The row has strained party unity and fuelled talk of a leadership challenge if transparency proves lacking.
After a Commons revolt led by Angela Rayner, the PM scrapped plans to withhold vetting papers on Peter Mandelson’s nomination as US ambassador. He acknowledged knowing of Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein. Pressure also mounts on chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.
The PM faces backlash over his account of hiring Lord Mandelson, after admitting he knew of concerns about the peer’s ties to a disgraced financier before bringing him into No 10. MPs demand an independent inquiry into vetting, access and influence. Downing Street says processes were followed.
Police have opened a criminal probe into allegations Lord Mandelson leaked market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. He has quit the Lords. The PM has passed a dossier to officers, and Gordon Brown has criticised him as unpatriotic.
Lord Mandelson is under criminal investigation over claims he leaked market-sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein while in office. He will leave the Lords. Downing Street backed a full review, and Gordon Brown called the alleged conduct “unpatriotic”.
Scotland Yard has opened a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson over emails suggesting that, while a Cabinet minister, he tipped Jeffrey Epstein about market‑sensitive government plans. The Government and Gordon Brown referred the allegations to the Met, increasing pressure on the PM.
Brown alleges No 10 concealed details about Lord Mandelson’s leaked emails with Jeffrey Epstein, demanding a full account from officials. The Met has opened an investigation based on the files. Under pressure, Mandelson resigned from the Lords as scrutiny intensifies.
A senior royal urged the public to remember and support victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, saying their voices must be central as new files are released. He is the first in the family to comment after documents referenced his brother.
Police are investigating Peter Mandelson after No 10 handed a dossier alleging he leaked market-sensitive data to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein while business secretary. The Cabinet Office referred the case to officers. Mandelson is to retire from the Lords.