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'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?
It is "difficult" to pin down precisely who Cottrell is, Gabriel Pogrund, who led the Sunday Times team behind the investigation, tells the BBC's...
Polanski says he will pay any council tax owed linked to houseboat
Zack Polanski has confirmed he will pay any outstanding council tax he owes, saying he believed he was not liable for the charge while...
Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were undeclared
Nigel Farage's spokesman has denied fresh allegations the Reform UK leader may have broken parliamentary rules - after reports the MP had failed to...
Police leadership needs 'ethical reset', Lord Blunkett tells BBC
The police service in England and Wales is "not good enough" and its leadership needs an "ethical reset", Lord Blunkett has said.Speaking exclusively to...
The massive scramble behind the scenes before the new PM arrives
But the man himself is not expected to announce his team until he's almost through the black shiny No 10 door. He's told colleagues...
Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning
Sir Keir Starmer has warned his likely successor Andy Burnham will have to spend just as much time dealing with global turmoil as he...
Mohamed bin Zayed at the 2026 Évian G7: How the UAE President Became Indispensable on the Global Stage
There is something fascinating in the image of this tall man, with an aquiline profile, brushing his teeth quite simply in a military camp...
Burnham rules out calling early election as PM
Burnham fielded questions from Reddit users on a range of topics and confirmed some policy positions.He said he would seek to negotiate a returns...
Labour MPs seek cap on political donations
Labour MPs are proposing a cap on UK-based donations to political parties that they believe Andy Burnham will support in some form if he...
MP disappointed by Starmer response on hospital
In his letter, Pinkerton said: "This has never been about a golf course...nor is it about opposing a new hospital."He added that the site...
UK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leader
Ahmed, who came to the UK in the late 1960s, held dual British and Pakistani citizenship at the time he was convicted.His British citizenship...
Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
Police have criticised the timing of the government's decision to let pubs stay open until 05:00 BST on Monday for England's World Cup match...
Labour general secretary to stand down after party conference
Labour's general secretary has announced she will resign this autumn after almost two years in the role.Hollie Ridley, a close ally of Sir Keir...
I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views – Forbes
During the 2023 leadership contest, Yousaf defended his decision to miss the final vote on Scotland's equal marriage legislation after it was claimed he...
Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced she and her department are leaving Elon Musk's X platform.Explaining her decision in what seemingly will be her...
I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham
Andy Burnham has said he would take his responsibilities to fund the defence investment plan "extremely seriously" if he becomes prime minister.The plan, published...
Grooming gang leader released from prison
McMahon said the government wanted to "close the loophole" in the 1971 act, but said legal advice was needed to say whether any change...
Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match
Pubs in England and Wales will now be allowed to stay open until 05:00 on Monday, allowing football fans to watch the Three Lions'...