An independent review finds some NHS maternity units wrongly recorded babies showing signs of life as stillborn, exploiting rules that limit inquests. Families were denied answers amid poor care, weak communication and discrimination. Ministers promise urgent reforms and tighter oversight.

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.

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.

Met investigators probing alleged trafficking linked to Jeffrey Epstein face a setback after evidence of his UK flights, including records at RAF bases such as Northolt, was destroyed. Gaps in passenger manifests and flight logs may hinder efforts to map movements and contacts.