Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson’s ‘lies’
The PM says the depth of the pair’s relationship was not know when he was appointed US ambassador....
Starmer to release sensitive Mandelson files after pressure
The PM backs down over a plan to withhold some documents about the ex-minister’s appointment as US ambassador....
Who is Peter Mandelson?
A key Labour figure for decades, Lord Mandelson faces renewed scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein....
Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Around 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns about the impact of the government’s proposals....
Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal
The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured...
Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level
Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC’s political editor writes....
Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage’s party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform’s work at the largest council it runs....
Court system on ‘brink of collapse’, former senior judge warns
An independent review made 130 recommendations – including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM – to improve the efficiency of the system....
Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff....
Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords
The move comes just weeks after peers supported legislation to ban under-16s in the UK from social media....