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Starmer: 'Far-fetched' to link McSweeney phone theft to Mandelson files
Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “a little bit far-fetched” to suggest the theft of Morgan McSweeney’s phone was linked to the release of files relating to Lord Mandelson.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:07:00 +0000

UK facing biggest economic hit from Iran war of any major country
Britain faces a bigger economic downgrade as a result of war in the Persian Gulf than any other major country, according to the first comprehensive assessment of the implications of the conflict.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:08:00 +0000

Starmer warns Travelodge boss after hotel sex attack
Sir Keir Starmer has personally written to Travelodge's CEO and warned she must "seriously engage with MPs" over concerns about women's safety.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:54:00 +0000

Rent costs hit new record
More people in the UK are renting, and they're paying a growing share of their income to do so.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:29:00 +0000

'I was threatened with a screwdriver for doing my job'
A pharmacist has described the moment a patient threatened him with a screwdriver because he wouldn't provide the medication they wanted, as a poll suggests staff are facing "escalating abuse" from patients.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:37:00 +0000

I was shocked by what I saw on streets of Britain's second city
Birmingham has been a Labour city for the past 14 years - but come 7 May, that could all change.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Ex-Man Utd star convicted of speeding away from training ground days before he left
Ex-Manchester United footballer Alejandro Garnacho has been convicted of speeding away from the club's training ground just days before he left.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:57:00 +0000

Man in court charged with murder of woman at high-rise block of flats
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman at a block of flats in Glasgow.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

The PM's ex-aide had his phone stolen - why is it a big deal?
The government is facing questions after it emerged that the prime minister's former chief of staff's phone was stolen, leading to the likely loss of his messages with sacked US ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:18:00 +0000

Resident doctors in England to strike for six days after Easter bank holiday
Resident doctors - formerly known as junior doctors - are to strike for six days in the ongoing row over pay and jobs, the British Medical Association announced.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000