politics
Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not appear to give evidence
The Foreign Affairs Committee says Ian Collard will only be giving evidence in writing. Source link
Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections
Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls. Source link
Starmer plans new powers to ban state-backed terror groups
The new powers would allow ministers to label Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terror group. Source link
Zack Polanski calls for Trump to be 'kicked out' of his Scottish golf courses
Trump International responded calling the Greens leader an “imbecile” after he shared his personal opinion on the Holyrood campaign trail. Source link
Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office
The EU’s anti-fraud office confirms it has “sufficient information” to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud. Source link
The assisted dying bill has failed – but the debate isn't over
In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law. Source link
A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse
The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM’s future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England. Source link
Falklands is a pressure point for the UK – and the US knows it
This story will make greater waves in the UK than in the US, which for Donald Trump is an opportunity for leverage, Joe Inwood writes. Source link
No 10 says Falkland sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war. Source link
Election countdown in the birthplace of modern circus
All 44 seats are are up for grabs at Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. Source link