Iceland's Richard Walker set to become Labour peer
Sir Keir Starmer appoints former Conservative donor Richard Walker to the House of Lords. The Iceland chairman is a cost-of-living champion. Read the full story.
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Venmo service outage disrupts money transfers
Venmo users across the US faced major disruptions sending and receiving money on Wednesday evening. The payment app, with 92 million active users, confirmed it is working on a fix. Read the latest updates.
Research: Upstander Programmes May Not Stop Bullying
New international research suggests school anti-bullying programmes that push peer intervention may be less effective. Experts advise a whole-school approach instead. Read the findings.
Research: 'Upstander' Bullying Tactics Could Be Harmful
Recent international research challenges the effectiveness of encouraging students to be 'upstanders' against bullying, suggesting it may be counterproductive. Discover the evidence and what schools should do instead.
Mandelson faces fine for public urination in London
Labour grandee Peter Mandelson is under investigation and could be fined after being caught urinating on a street in Notting Hill. Read the full story and its political implications.
Mandelson loses museum role over Epstein links
Disgraced former ambassador Peter Mandelson loses his honorary Design Museum position over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Read the full story of his mounting fall from grace.
Mandelson's Epstein links and urination scandal revealed
Labour peer Peter Mandelson was caught urinating in a Notting Hill street after visiting George Osborne, as 20,000 Epstein documents revealed their continued friendship. Read the full story.
Friend Influence Drives Teen Self-Harm, Study Reveals
Groundbreaking UK research reveals teenagers are significantly more likely to self-harm if their friends engage in similar behaviour, highlighting urgent need for peer-focused mental health interventions.
Mone-linked firm owes £39m in unpaid taxes
A company connected to Conservative peer Michelle Mone owes £39 million in unpaid taxes, raising fresh questions about government PPE contracts awarded during the pandemic.
Starmer's Kent getaway amid Michelle Mone PPE scandal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer retreats to Kent constituency home while Michelle Mone faces mounting pressure over PPE Medpro scandal revelations.
Tory peer expelled from exclusive London gentlemen's club
Conservative peer Lord Udny-Lister faces expulsion from the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Club following allegations of inappropriate conduct that breached the establishment's strict code of conduct.
Lord Dick Taverne: Political Maverick Dies at 94
Tributes pour in for crossbench peer Lord Dick Taverne, the former Labour minister turned independent thinker whose courageous stands on evidence-based policy and nuclear defence shaped British politics for decades.
Victoria Labor needs One Nation for assisted dying bill
In a dramatic political twist, Victoria's Labor government has been forced to rely on One Nation and crossbench MPs to pass controversial voluntary assisted dying legislation after a major factional split within its own party.
Australia's $80bn Budget Crisis: PM's Emergency Moves
Exclusive analysis reveals Australia's budget deficit has ballooned to $80 billion, forcing the Prime Minister into emergency talks with crossbenchers while facing fierce political backlash.
Mone's £10m Florida escape amid £122m PPE scandal
Disgraced Tory peer Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman snap up ultra-exclusive Florida property while ministers demand repayment of £122m in controversial PPE contracts.
Lib Dem Peer Lord Taverne Dies Aged 97
Tributes pour in for Liberal Democrat peer Lord Taverne, the former Labour MP who dramatically quit the party over Europe policy and served in Parliament until his death at 97.
Michelle Mone's friends attack over PPE scandal
Exclusive: Baroness Mone faces backlash from former allies as damning messages reveal private frustrations over the ongoing PPE controversy that continues to rock Westminster.
Mone's PPE firm faces £122m repayment deadline
Baroness Mone's PPE Medro faces crucial deadline to repay millions to taxpayers after controversial pandemic contracts, as pressure mounts over undisclosed involvement.
Michelle Mone admits benefiting from £200m COVID contracts
Baroness Michelle Mone finally confesses she could profit from massive PPE deals secured through government VIP lane during pandemic emergency.
Drummond Rennie: Medical publishing revolutionary dies at 88
Celebrating the extraordinary life of Dr Drummond Rennie, the Scottish-born physician who revolutionised medical journalism and championed transparency in science through his groundbreaking work at JAMA.
Lord Howarth's Final Political Plea From Beyond Grave
Labour peer Lord Howarth of Newport's remarkable posthumous letter calls for political renewal and civility in public life, offering a powerful critique from beyond the grave.
Clooney's 80s Drug Confession: The Truth Revealed
Hollywood icon George Clooney reveals why marijuana wasn't for him and how he resisted peer pressure during the hedonistic 80s era in Tinseltown.
Michelle Mone Faces House of Lords Suspension
Conservative peer Michelle Mone could be suspended from the House of Lords after a standards investigation found she brought parliament into 'disrepute' through her involvement in the PPE Medpro controversy.
Michelle Mone: No return to Lords amid PPE scandal
Tory peer Michelle Mone breaks silence, stating she has no intention of returning to Parliament as pressure mounts for her to be stripped of peerage following controversial PPE Medpro contract revelations.
Michelle Mone admits lying about PPE Medro involvement
Baroness Michelle Mone finally confesses to extensive role in PPE Medro company after years of denials, raising serious questions about government contracts and transparency.
Minister reveals Michelle Mone's PPE contract involvement
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch confirms Michelle Mone's significant role in PPE Medpro's £200m government pandemic contracts amid ongoing National Crime Agency investigation.
Michelle Mone's Secret PPE Texts Exposed in Court
Explosive court documents reveal Baroness Michelle Mone's covert WhatsApp messages and email communications about PPE Medpro contracts, as Carol Vorderman continues her anti-corruption crusade.
Science publishing crisis: AI 'slop' and huge profits
An investigation reveals how AI-generated research papers and soaring profit margins are pushing academic publishing toward breaking point, threatening scientific integrity worldwide.
Michelle Mone: Tory Peer's PPE Scandal Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Conservative peer Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman face massive fraud probe over £203m COVID contracts and secret offshore millions.
Michelle Mone PPE Medpro Covid Contract Scandal
Explosive revelations about Conservative peer Michelle Mone's involvement in the £200m PPE Medpro deal, as leaked documents reveal her secret role in securing government contracts during the pandemic.
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