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The American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died
He became involved in activism as a protégé of Martin Luther King
17 Feb 2026,30 mins
The government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections in England
The Conservatives have described the move as "predictable chaos"
16 Feb 2026,30 mins
Sir Vince Cable calls for probe into Andrew claims
He wants claims to be investigated by police.
15 Feb 2026,16 mins
UK says Russia killed Navalny with dart frog toxin
The Foreign Office said there was no innocent explanation for the presence of the poison.
14 Feb 2026,16 mins
The High Court rules the decision to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist group is unlawful
The group remains banned for now to allow for further legal arguments
13 Feb 2026,30 mins
The government publishes guidance for schools on how to deal with pupils questioning their gender
It advises caution, but does not rule out children changing gender
12 Feb 2026,30 mins
Gordon Brown calls for police to interview Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
The former prime minister says detectives should question Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
11 Feb 2026,30 mins
Sir Keir Starmer says he will "never walk away" from his mandate to change the country
The prime minister has come under intense pressure to resign
10 Feb 2026,30 mins
The Prime Minister faces calls to resign from the Scottish Labour leader
Anas Sarwar says the people of Scotland are "crying out for competent government"
09 Feb 2026,30 mins
Morgan McSweeney quits as PM's chief of staff
Morgan McSweeney resigns as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff
08 Feb 2026,16 mins
Former PM Gordon Brown says Sir Keir Starmer is in a "serious" situation as he battles to keep his job
Gordon Brown speaks as police conclude search of properties linked to Lord Mandelson
07 Feb 2026,16 mins
Police search two properties linked to Lord Mandelson
The police have opened a criminal investigation into the former ambassador to the US
06 Feb 2026,30 mins
Sir Keir Starmer apologises for appointing Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US
The prime minister has apologised to victims of Jeffrey Epstein
05 Feb 2026,30 mins
The Prime Minister says Lord Mandelson lied about his relationship with Epstein
Sir Keir responds to questions about the peer's vetting process for US ambassador
04 Feb 2026,30 mins
Lord Mandelson is to step down from the House of Lords
Emails suggest Lord Mandelson gave sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein
03 Feb 2026,30 mins
US documents suggest Lord Mandelson shared government information with Jeffrey Epstein
There are calls for a criminal investigation into Lord Mandelson
02 Feb 2026,30 mins
Lord Mandelson Faces Questions As Files Suggest Eptein Payments
Lord Mandelson faces questions as Epstein files suggest he received $75,000
01 Feb 2026,16 mins
Latest Epstein Photos Appear to Feature Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
The latest enormous release of Epstein files continue to be investigated.
31 Jan 2026,16 mins
The US justice department releases three million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
More than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images are included
30 Jan 2026,30 mins
Nearly 100 children harmed by Great Ormond Street surgeon
Yaser Jabbar performed botched operations
29 Jan 2026,30 mins
President Trump says 'time is running out' for Iran to make a deal
Mr Trump puts pressure on Iran to negotiate a deal on nuclear weapons
28 Jan 2026,30 mins
The government climbs down on business rates for pubs
Pubs and music venues in England will get a discount on their business rates bills
27 Jan 2026,30 mins
Suella Braverman joins Reform UK
The former Home Secretary is the latest senior Conservative to defect
26 Jan 2026,30 mins
Burnham Blocked From By-Election Battle
Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing as a candidate in an upcoming by-election.
25 Jan 2026,16 mins
Burnam Applies To Stand For Labour In By-Election
Andy Burnham has applied to be allowed to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
24 Jan 2026,16 mins
Prime Minister reacts to comments from Donald Trump about NATO allies in Afghanistan
Sir Keir Starmer calls Trump's remarks 'insulting and frankly appalling'
23 Jan 2026,30 mins
President Trump has signed the founding charter of his Board of Peace initiative
UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concerns.
22 Jan 2026,30 mins
President Trump says he wants "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland
He has told world leaders at Davos that he "won't use force"
21 Jan 2026,30 mins
The President of France warns of "a shift towards a world without rules"
President Macron says Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland are unacceptable
20 Jan 2026,30 mins
Sir Keir Starmer seeks to de-escalate Greenland row
The Prime Minister criticises President Trump's tariff threat
19 Jan 2026,30 mins