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.
Tory Civil War: Badenoch and Jenrick Clash in Leadership Battle
The Conservative Party descends into open warfare as Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick trade brutal blows in their fight to replace Rishi Sunak, exposing deep ideological divides.
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.
Kemi Badenoch: Tory election campaign 'not competent'
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch delivers stunning critique of Conservative Party's election strategy, revealing deep internal divisions and concerns about campaign direction ahead of crucial vote.
Badenoch's Leadership Rise: One Year After Tory Defeat
As the Conservative Party reflects on its election defeat anniversary, Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch emerges as a key leadership contender with a distinctive vision for Britain's future.
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.
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.
Four Reform UK councillors defect to Conservatives
Four Reform UK councillors from Tamworth dramatically cross the floor to join Conservative Party, citing disillusionment with Reform's direction and commitment to local community values.
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.
Tory Party's Thatcher obsession: From legacy to cult
An analysis of how the Conservative Party's fixation on Margaret Thatcher has transformed from political admiration into something resembling a personality cult, complete with merchandise and ideological purity tests.
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.
Badenoch: Tories must become 'political fighting force'
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers powerful warning to Conservative Party conference, urging Tories to transform into disciplined 'political fighting force' and learn from Labour's campaigning tactics to avoid electoral defeat.
Badenoch's Tory vision speech falls on deaf ears
Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch attempts to redefine the party's direction with a major policy speech, but struggles to capture political attention amid competing Westminster dramas.
Tories pledge permanent stamp duty cut for first buyers
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch announces radical Conservative plan to permanently abolish stamp duty for properties under £425,000 in major housing market shake-up.
Badenoch's tax cuts and pig wrestling save job bid
Exclusive analysis of Kemi Badenoch's extraordinary conference speech as the Business Secretary deploys humour, personal anecdotes and controversial policies in a high-stakes attempt to secure her political future.
Badenoch's Tory conference triumph steals spotlight
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivered what many are calling her unofficial leadership pitch at Conservative Conference, overshadowing Rishi Sunak with a powerful vision for Britain's future.
Kemi Badenoch credits husband for political success
Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch moved conference delegates with an emotional tribute to her husband Hamish, crediting him as the secret weapon behind her political success and personal resilience.
7ft 2in student becomes Britain's tallest Conservative
Kemi Badenoch shares memorable moment with exceptionally tall student at Conservative conference, creating viral political moment that's reaching new heights
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