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The second tranche of documents related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador have been released. The documents, running at more than 1,000 pages, were supposed to reveal…
June 2, 2026
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Utility company pleaded guilty to criminal offence of supplying water unfit for humans‘My son is still suffering’: the ill effects of water contamination in ‘Brixham incident’A utility company has been…
June 2, 2026
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Physical and psychological impacts of a tap water parasite outbreak continue to be felt in south DevonSouth West Water fined £1.85m over parasite outbreak in DevonMost of the tourists milling…
June 2, 2026
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Cara Hood, 18, was given a devastating diagnosis after her headaches 'didn't stop'
June 2, 2026
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Spokesperson says function is in line with official guidance as scrutiny of papers relating to Peter Mandelson continuesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer’s WhatsApp messages automatically delete from his…
June 2, 2026
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UK government says it would prefer workers to be guaranteed between eight and 20 hours a week based on regular hoursBusiness live – latest updatesMinisters are facing criticism from unions…
June 2, 2026
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The 19-year-old is due to return to court in July
June 2, 2026
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High court in Edinburgh hears £125K vehicle was described as a van in faked invoice and stocked with luxury goodsThe luxury motorhome that Peter Murrell bought using money stolen from…
June 2, 2026
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I’m not sure any other first world nation would have this problem. Keir Starmer’s promise of growth, growth, growth appears to have shrivelledWe are in the TL;DR days of Keir…
June 2, 2026
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Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazackerly, 32, face a string of charges following the baby's death
June 2, 2026
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In the 1990s, there were hundreds of authentic balti restaurants in the English city. Now, there are about 20. Will a big campaign bring back the boom times?‘Curry might have…
June 2, 2026
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Shadow Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart says it ‘beggars belief’ there were not more exchanges between Mandelson and the PMNick Thomas-Symonds, the Cabinet Office minister, has defended Pat McFadden over…
June 2, 2026
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Scientists believe they may now have found the cause of Fair Isle’s pollution – and warn that it should be ringing alarm bells in other coastal areasWhen the wind picks…
June 2, 2026
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May was hot - but June has made a cooler start. The Met Office has now issued its verdict
June 2, 2026
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A major search was carried out before a body was recovered on Monday night
June 2, 2026
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An inquest into the death of Edie Smart, who died after being swept off stairs on the North Sea coast at Whitley Bay, has begun
June 2, 2026
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Worries over AI and loan debt mean 34% of people think degrees are usually not worth the time and moneyThere was a time when going to university seemed a no-brainer.…
June 2, 2026
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Hogshaw, Derbyshire: We’re up to 27 spotted orchids in our garden, and every one is a miracleWhen we moved to this house, we didn’t need the encouragement of No Mow…
June 2, 2026
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Daniel Trilling on the far-right party threatening Reform’s chances in the Makerfield byelectionDoes Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain threaten to erode the Reform UK vote share in the Makerfield byelection?“Restore [Britain]…
June 2, 2026
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Net zero industry accounts for more than a million jobs and benefits whole country, according to CBI EconomicsMore than a million jobs, higher wages, nearly half a trillion pounds in…
June 2, 2026
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Party could struggle to push ratings as strategy increasingly focuses on views held by minority of voters, research findsReform UK is becoming increasingly reliant on socially conservative views for political…
June 2, 2026
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London mayor says Soho Society’s decision to challenge all new licensing applications is ‘bad’ for citySadiq Khan, the London mayor, has suggested he will overrule a residents’ society that has…
June 2, 2026
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Emails and WhatsApp messages reveal string of exchanges with ministers when he was president of Global CounselPeter Mandelson, as president of his then advisory firm Global Counsel, lobbied hard for…
June 1, 2026
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University of Manchester
About 20 students report anonymous late-night phone calls from men who ‘intimidated, demeaned and belittled’ themThe University of Manchester has launched an investigation after about 20 female medical students complained…
June 1, 2026
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Documents were published to reveal what ministers knew about his links to Epstein, but instead exposed government riftsWhat is new in the latest release of Peter Mandelson documents?Peter Mandelson wrote…
June 1, 2026
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The Prince of Darkness appears in his element bad-mouthing colleagues and allies behind their backPeter Mandelson *** Red Dispatch Box *** Please contact *** and ask her to talk to…
June 1, 2026
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From vetting summary to declaration of interest, here are the five key papers withheld from latest disclosuresWhat is new in the latest release of Peter Mandelson documents?More than 1,500 pages…
June 1, 2026
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Home Office
Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker were supposed to address events at SXSW London before their ETAs were cancelledFree speech activists condemn UK entry ban for Hasan Piker and Cenk UygurCenk…
June 1, 2026
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Lucian Freud
Artist said Man in a Black Scarf was not his but evidence has emerged to show he painted it when a student in SuffolkAn early portrait by Lucian Freud, which…
June 1, 2026
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Domestic Violence
Michaela Hall’s family bring claim against Devon and Cornwall police and Probation ServiceThe family of Michaela Hall, who was murdered by her partner five years ago, has launched a legal…
June 1, 2026
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Rape and sexual assault
Comments such as ‘their lives are ruined’ or ‘they’ll never heal’ aren’t necessarily helpful, says one readerI write about the recent coverage of the Fordingbridge case (Court of appeal to…
June 1, 2026
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Gardens
Miranda Fagandini says the noise made by these devices is dreadful and can be life-alteringOn reading the latest column in your long-running series (Lawnmower hum: why the sound of the…
June 1, 2026
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International money transfer service’s shares tumble as it confirms discussions with prosecutor’s officeBusiness live – latest updatesWise, the UK-based international money transfer service and darling of the London fintech scene,…
June 1, 2026
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Latest figures show the company’s delivery performance has worsened compared with the previous yearBusiness live – latest updatesThe postal regulator has launched an investigation into Royal Mail for once again…
June 1, 2026
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Immigration and asylum
Rwanda had sued UK government over alleged breach of agreement, after scheme scrapped by Labour on first day in officeThe UK will not have to pay the Rwandan government millions…
June 1, 2026
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Airline’s shares hit highest level in three months as investment group Castlelake says it is considering offerNils Pratley: EasyJet is an obvious takeover target, but US approach may not be…
June 1, 2026
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