Key take aways so far from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row
Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador.
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
The “landmark” legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free…
UK unemployment rate sees surprise fall to 4.9%
Most analysts had predicted the rate would remain unchanged at 5.2%.
King honours his ‘darling Mama’, the late Queen, on her centenary
The final design for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth is to be unveiled, 100 years after her birth.
Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting row
Sir Olly Robbins is expected to defend his decision not to tell Sir Keir Starmer that Lord Mandelson failed vetting.
If Plaid win in Wales, that won’t mean independence – at least not yet
In the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser.
Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain’s vulnerability to energy price shocks.
Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.
Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook
John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
The US president’s comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.