Peter Mandelson

Police search two homes connected to Peter Mandelson over Epstein scandal

February 6, 2026

Police are searching two properties connected to Peter Mandelson as part of an investigation into claims that he passed market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. A Metropolitan police statement, which did not name Mandelson, said searches were taking place in Camden, north London, and Wiltshire. Mandelson has been living in a rented property in Wiltshire since […]

Marinera oil tanker changed flags ‘five times in five years’, says defence secretary – as it happened

January 7, 2026

A summary of today’s developments The defence secretary, John Healey, told the Commons that the UK, at the request of the US, supported efforts to intercept an Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic. Healey said: “The vessel refused to comply with the US’s exercise of its sanctions jurisdiction on 20 December, after which the US […]

Scale of ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march shows free speech ‘alive and well’ in UK, says minister – UK politics live

September 14, 2025

Scale of Tommy Robinson protest shows free speech is ‘alive and well’ in the UK, minister says Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. At least 25 people were arrested and 26 police officers were injured – including four who were seriously hurt – at Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” protest […]