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MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 22:26
Undercover agents are posing as fake job recruiters to try and identify useful targets, MI5 warns.
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Victims of Jeffrey Epstein ignored by government, says former minister

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 22:06
Alex Davies-Jones also read out a statement from an Epstein survivor during a House of Commons debate.
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MP sues Musk's xAI after deepfake bikini picture

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 21:02
Suffolk MP Jess Asato claims the firm's tool Grok was used to create fake images of her in a bikini.
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SNP demand probe into Alexander meeting with Mandelson's firm

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 18:35
Newly-released files confirm Douglas Alexander met with Global Counsel in summer 2024 but it was not publicly declared until earlier this year.
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BBC presenter apologises for misquoting Nigel Farage

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 16:47
Matt Chorley says he "misremembered" a quote by the Reform leader, which was "a mistake on my part".
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PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 16:47
It comes after the Reform UK leader said the public should respond with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police.
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Badenoch accuses Starmer of giving up on welfare reform

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 13:56
No legislation on welfare reform was announced in the King's Speech.
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Paralympic champion backs plans to fine airlines which fail disabled travellers

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:32
The Paralympic champion said an airline staff member once asked her if she had "ever tried to walk".
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Police anti-racism document 'gives wrong impression', minister says

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 10:41
The Independent Office for Police Conduct's is reviewing a guidance document from the National Police Chiefs' Council.
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Police anti-racism document 'gives wrong impression', minister says

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 10:41
The Independent Office for Police Conduct's is reviewing a guidance document from the National Police Chiefs' Council.
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We now know how Peter Murrell embezzled from the SNP - but not why

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 06:26
Details revealed in court show the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the former chief executive.
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Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 20:46
Sir Keir Starmer says the question of "how accusations of racism informed decision making" must be addressed.
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Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, No 10 confirms

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 18:51
A batch of messages between ministers and Lord Mandelson were published on Monday - but there were only a few from the prime minister.
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Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, No 10 confirms

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 18:51
A batch of messages between ministers and Lord Mandelson were published on Monday - but there were only a few from the prime minister.
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Reform Makerfield candidate admits making 'crass' comments in past

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 18:22
Robert Kenyon says he was not involved in politics when he made remarks unearthed during the campaign.
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Reform Makerfield candidate admits making 'crass' comments in past

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 18:22
Robert Kenyon says he was not involved in politics when he made remarks unearthed during the campaign.
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Henry Nowak case reignites claims of unfair policing

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 17:55
The 18-year-old's murder has sparked debate among politicians over attitudes in policing.
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Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 13:50
A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.
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Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 13:50
A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.
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Mandelson files: What you need to know

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 19:46
The government has published more than 1,000 pages of documents about the former US ambassador's appointment.
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