Sir Keir Starmer faces calls to remove Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington after revelations of the Labour peer’s close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein following the financier’s conviction for sexual offences, including brokering a substantial deal and offering personal encouragement.
Starmer has declined to remove Mandelson from his role as US envoy, maintaining full confidence in him despite ongoing scrutiny regarding his past associations.
There is widespread political outrage after newly-released emails revealed Mandelson urged the UK’s ambassador to support Epstein’s efforts for early release, prompting strong calls for Mandelson’s immediate dismissal.
Prince Harry and the King held a private meeting lasting 55 minutes, marking their first conversation in 19 months and potentially signalling a shift in their strained relationship.
Poland has raised concerns about national security and warned of heightened risks following the breach of its airspace by drones originating from neighbouring territory, prompting Warsaw to bolster its air defences and seek stronger support from its allies.
Harry reunited with his father after 19 months, spending 45 minutes together in what appeared to be an effort to reconcile.
Harry has reunited with his father for the first time in 19 months, raising hopes for improving relations within the Royal Family.
Peter Mandelson faces pressure to resign after the release of past email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein, prompting criticism from Labour MPs and others over his ongoing role in managing UK-US relations.
Lord Mandelson has been urged to fight on after he sent a supportive message to the jailed US paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, piling pressure on the PM to sack Labour’s ambassador to Washington.
Merck has cancelled plans for a £1bn life sciences research facility in the UK, citing a lack of competitiveness and recent disputes over drug pricing, resulting in 125 job losses and criticism of government policy.