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Released Mandelson messages ’embarrassing’, says minister, but defends government record
Lord Mandelson called No 10 “beleaguered and bereft” – while minister Pat McFadden said: “Every meeting I have is ‘who can we tax in order to pay benefits to others’.”
Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage
When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.
Body found after river search for missing boy, 11
Mackenzie Swift was last seen alive entering the River Don in South Yorkshire on Saturday evening.
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Tube services hit as London Underground drivers stage fresh strike
Drivers began action at midnight in a dispute about the introduction of a voluntary four-day working week.
Murdered student ‘did not die with dignity’ says family
The family of murdered student Henry Nowak say knife crime should be treated as a “national emergency”.
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Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.
9 hrs agoFamily & Education
Southampton owner will not sack head coach after club spied on rival teams
Southampton owner Dragan Solak tells BBC Sport he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the “mistake” the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.
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Parents call for heel prick testing after son, 7, dies from degenerative disease
MLD is a rare metabolic disorder that leads to a progressive loss of physical and mental skills.
How former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spent the £400,000 he embezzled
BBC Scotland News has collated all of the goods bought by ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in his £400,000 embezzlement.
Cave markings dismissed for years confirmed as Britain’s oldest prehistoric art
Mystery remains around the meaning behind the art more than 17,000 years later.
Families call for stronger allergy protections in NI schools
The mother of a boy who died after a severe allergic reaction in school is pressing for new legislation to protect pupils in NI schools.
British soldier killed in training exercise accident in northern Iraq
The death was announced by the Defence Secretary John Healey in the House of Commons on Monday.
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Watch: Key moments from Nicola Sturgeon’s interview with Laura Kuenssberg
Former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC in her first interview since her estranged husband Peter Murrell pled guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the SNP
Angler’s surprise encounter with pod of dolphins off Welsh coast
Boater and angler Harvey Clews caught this footage of a pod of dolphins as he was sailing.
Watch: AI versions of Churchill, Kahlo and Gandhi on Question Time
An unusual start to the programme, which this week debates concerns around artificial intelligence.
Girl tells BBC she is ‘scared to go out’ after teenage rapists spared jail time
She told BBC Newsnight she was living in fear after the attack by teenage boys, whose sentences are being reviewed.
Watch: Top tips for staying safe in the sun
As the UK experiences a spell of scorching May weather, the BBC’s Elizabeth Rizzini has some useful advice.
Features & analysis
Toy Story 5 shows ‘terror’ of children’s screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children’s attention.
The Papers: ‘Mandelson files lay bare frustration’ and ‘The welfare party’
Mandelson files reveal Labour minister’s ‘frustration’ on welfare and tax leads Tuesday’s papers.
Key messages between Mandelson and ministers so far
The 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister.
‘Don’t be too kind’: Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to pregnant women
BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
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Murdered student ‘did not die with dignity’ says family
The family of murdered student Henry Nowak say knife crime should be treated as a “national emergency”.
Parents call for heel prick testing after son, 7, dies from degenerative disease
MLD is a rare metabolic disorder that leads to a progressive loss of physical and mental skills.
Court to hear full story of Peter Murrell’s crimes – what did he buy?
BBC Scotland News has collated all of the goods bought by ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in his £400,000 embezzlement.
Cave markings dismissed for years confirmed as Britain’s oldest prehistoric art
Mystery remains around the meaning behind the art more than 17,000 years later.
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New French routes are a first for airline
It begins its first direct flights between Jersey and France, including to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris.
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Festival to host first running speed-dating event
Bristol-based Ravers2Runners is organising a “romantic” trail as part of a new festival.
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US political commentators denied entry to UK by Home Office
The US citizens and left-wing content creators with huge online followings were due to speak at the SXSW London festival and Oxford this week.
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British soldier killed in training exercise accident in northern Iraq
The death was announced by the Defence Secretary John Healey in the House of Commons on Monday.
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TT rider was the ‘best dad in the world’
Daniel Ingham’s wife says he was the “most lovey person” and the family are “lost without him”.
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Manx ferry sailings brought forward
Four sailings between the Isle of Man and Liverpool will depart earlier than originally scheduled.
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Charity wants to hear islanders’ LGBT experiences
Liberate says the Channel Islands LGBTQ+ Community Survey will be the first of its kind.
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UK heatwave ends as cooler temperatures and rain forecast
Fresher Atlantic air has ended a week of record-breaking heat which saw the UK’s hottest May day.
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Weekly round-up: Stories you may have missed
Here is our selection of stories from the Channel Islands that you may have missed.
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