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Mandelson faces security vetting for Starmer business role

Labour leader Keir Starmer's plan to appoint Peter Mandelson as a business ambassador is undergoing intense scrutiny by MI5 and Whitehall, raising questions about the influence of the 'Prince of Darkness' and potential conflicts of interest.

Mandelson Grilled in Lords Over Epstein Links

Labour grandee Peter Mandelson is under pressure in the House of Lords to clarify his associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as Sir Keir Starmer resists calls to suspend the whip.

UK House Prices Post Sharpest Quarterly Drop Since 2011

Britain's property market faces a severe correction as new data reveals the fastest quarterly house price fall since 2011. With the Bank of England holding interest rates and a critical budget looming, homeowners and buyers brace for further uncertainty.

House Hunters Stunned by Bizarre Home Feature

Potential buyers were left utterly bewildered after a viewing of a deceptively normal three-bedroom home in Stoke-on-Trent revealed a bizarre and jaw-dropping secret hidden within its four walls.

Mandelson questioned over Epstein connections

Former Labour minister Peter Mandelson faces renewed questions about his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following latest disclosures about their meetings and communications.

Karine Jean-Pierre Testifies in Biden Impeachment Probe

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre gives sworn testimony to House impeachment investigators, becoming the first sitting press secretary to do so. The historic deposition focuses on President Biden's handling of classified documents.

Lords Debate Historic Assisted Dying Bill

The House of Lords engages in a pivotal debate on Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill, examining the profound ethical, legal, and medical implications of legalising assisted dying for terminally ill adults in the UK.

Assisted Dying Debate Pushes UK Hospices to Breaking Point

Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's hospices face unprecedented strain as House of Lords debates assisted dying legislation, with funding shortfalls and ethical dilemmas threatening end-of-life care nationwide.

Protests at Royal Opera House Over Putin-Linked Soprano

Dozens of protesters gathered outside London's Royal Opera House, decrying the performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko, who has been criticised for her past links to Vladimir Putin. The demonstration highlights the ongoing cultural tensions since Rus

The Conjuring House Sells at Auction

The infamous Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired 'The Conjuring' film series has sold at auction for an undisclosed sum. Discover the chilling history and what's next for this legendary property.

Ruth Jones Puts Stunning Penarth Home Up For Sale

Ruth Jones, the beloved co-creator and star of Gavin & Stacey, has put her magnificent five-bedroom Penarth home on the market. Get an exclusive look inside the property that offered sanctuary to the award-winning writer and actress.

Real 'Conjuring' House Sells in Spooky Halloween Auction

The infamous Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired 'The Conjuring' film franchise has sold at auction for an undisclosed sum, just in time for Halloween. Discover the chilling history and new ownership of this world-renowned paranormal hotspot.

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.

Mirren & McKellen Demand Assisted Dying Law Reform

Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen join forces in a powerful plea to the House of Lords, urging Parliament to back Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill and end the 'immense suffering' of terminally ill Britons.

Grand Designs cliff house faces collapse into sea

The multi-million pound Devon cliff house, famed on Grand Designs and I'm A Celebrity, is now in a perilous race against time as coastal erosion threatens to send it into the ocean below.

Government grants itself power to fell Lords trees

A controversial government bill has granted itself powers to cut down trees in the House of Lords courtyard, bypassing local planning laws and igniting a fierce backlash from peers and environmentalists.

UK House Prices Hit Record High of £375,131

New data reveals UK average house prices have soared to a record £375,131, with dramatic regional variations. Discover the hotspots and areas with the biggest growth in our comprehensive 2025 property market analysis.

UK House Prices Hit Record High for Third Month Running

UK property market continues its remarkable surge as Halifax reports house prices rose 0.9% in September, marking the third straight monthly increase and pushing average prices to a new record high of £293,835.

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