BBC Fast-Tracks Probe Into BAFTA Racial Slur Broadcast

The BBC's director-general has launched an urgent investigation after a racial slur was broadcast during the BAFTA ceremony. The incident involved a Tourette's sufferer's involuntary tics while two black actors presented awards.

Speaker Passed Information to Police on Lord Mandelson

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has confirmed he passed information to the Metropolitan Police about Lord Peter Mandelson, who was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Labour minister's lawyers deny he was a flight risk.

Migrant Channel Crossings Resume After Two-Week Break

Migrants have arrived in the UK via the English Channel for the first time in two weeks, with 74 people crossing on Tuesday. The incident follows Reform Party proposals for mass deportations and an inquiry into the 2021 Channel tragedy.

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