Britain’s crime crisis is costing taxpayers at least £33bn a year, around £90m a day, covering police probes, NHS care, court cases and victim support. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the bill has risen by £616m under Labour and accused Sir Keir Starmer of being soft on criminals.
Lord Mandelson was granted the highest security clearance, allowing access to sensitive intelligence, during Labour’s preparations for office. The approval has ignited a row over vetting. Starmer will face MPs to explain the process, while a dismissed official linked to the case weighs legal action.
Keir Starmer was warned of red flags about Lord Mandelson before giving him a senior government role, say Whitehall sources. The PM will explain the decision to MPs, amid scrutiny of the vetting process and questions over propriety, transparency and security checks.
The PM will face MPs over the row about Peter Mandelson’s involvement in Whitehall vetting. After recent revelations, he is set to give a high‑stakes statement on how the role was approved and what checks were made, amid unease in his party about the impact on his authority.
The PM will explain the Peter Mandelson security vetting fiasco and why he dismissed the head of the Foreign Office. Ministers say he was kept in the dark and did not mislead MPs. He faces Commons questions, with Sir Olly Robbins due to appear tomorrow.
Cambridge researchers are using the Daily Star as a primary source to study Britishness and popular culture. They argue its wide readership reflects everyday tastes, noting traditions like punting on the Cam, to map how national identity is expressed through mainstream interests and language.
Sir Keir Starmer joins the crew of a Vanguard-class nuclear sub returning to Scotland after a record 206-day patrol, thanking them for warding off threats from tyrants like Putin. In a separate exclusive, the PM says it was “unforgivable” he wasn’t told about the Mandelson vetting.
Economists warn tensions centred on Iran will push up energy and shipping costs, keeping US inflation high even after conditions ease. Dearer petrol and insurance on key sea lanes could slow growth, strain household budgets and complicate the Fed’s stance into election season.