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What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:21
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
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What we know about Mandelson's vetting and security clearance

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:28
The former US ambassador was given a security clearance despite concerns being raised during checks.
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What does devolution mean and how does it work across the UK?

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 17:58
Since the 1990s, devolved governments across the UK have worked alongside the Westminster Parliament.
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Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:40
Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador.
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Henry Zeffman: Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for PM

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 13:16
Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister.
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Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting row

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 06:58
Sir Olly Robbins is expected to defend his decision not to tell Sir Keir Starmer that Lord Mandelson failed vetting.
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Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 18:00
The prime minister has been back in the Commons after it emerged the Labour peer failed vetting.
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Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 10:05
Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.
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Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 13:32
The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.
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Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 13:32
The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.
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Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 01:40
The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.
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Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 12:02
The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.
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Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:40
In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims.
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A simple guide to every new constituency in Wales - and all the election candidates

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:05
How we vote is changing Wales - here's what you need to know about the new Senedd constituencies.
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Criticism of complacency on defence spending will sting government

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 17:28
The government faces tough questions about the ability to defend the UK, writes Jonathan Beale.
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Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 00:19
BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections.
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Is the Trump-Starmer bromance over?

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 19:51
The disintegration of the pair's friendship has benefits - and the PM is getting steadily more comfortable at taking advantage.
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Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 00:11
Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks.
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Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 18:58
The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.
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