Documents reportedly show Peter Mandelson sought over £500k in compensation from public funds after being removed from a role due to links with a financier later convicted of abuse; he ultimately received about £75k.
Former footballer Joey Barton has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a headteacher was seriously injured outside a golf club. The victim may lose sight in one eye. Barton denies the charge and has been remanded in custody ahead of his next court appearance.
As Middle East tensions lift oil and gas prices, the Chancellor pledged support to shield households from rising pump and energy bills, saying tough decisions will be taken to steady costs. Officials warn prices may still climb in the short term, squeezing family budgets.
Tony Blair urged the UK to side with Donald Trump on Iran, saying Starmer should have joined a US‑led operation. Labour figures condemned the intervention, citing his Iraq record. Analysts warn disruption near the Strait of Hormuz could raise UK energy bills.
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During a visit to RAF Akrotiri, the Defence Secretary took cover as sirens sounded amid a drone threat. F-35Bs were on standby. He warned of an increasing threat from Iran and refused to rule out UK involvement in potential military action, as ministers weigh responses and the risk of wider escalation.
An MP defends her husband, a lobbyist, after he was arrested with two others in a national security inquiry reportedly linked to China. She says she never suspected wrongdoing. Police are questioning the trio as the investigation continues; no charges yet.
The UK is deploying HMS Dragon to the Middle East to bolster maritime security and assist potential evacuations. Ministers say the move is defensive amid rising regional tensions, while security chiefs review the domestic threat posture and readiness.
Ministers are preparing evacuation plans for Britons across the Middle East amid a fast‑moving crisis. Over 102,000 have sought help. The PM, disagreeing with the US President, ruled out deploying UK forces or allowing use of British bases, saying it is not in the national interest.
Ministers are drawing up a large-scale evacuation for UK holidaymakers and expats in the Middle East after a wave of cross-border incidents. The PM has cleared US aircraft to use British bases, saying this will help deter further launches while prioritising getting citizens home safely.