Lord Mandelson is reportedly released on bail pending further investigation Lord Peter Mandelson has reportedly been released on bail after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office In a statement issued just after 2am on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “A 72-year-old man arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape. Brand previously denied two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault in relation to alleged offences between 1999 and 2005,
Police launch hate crime investigation after bacon left at mosque A police investigation has been launched after bacon was left at a mosque. Avon and Somerset Police says the incident, which happened during the first week of Ramadan, is being treated as a hate crime. The bacon was placed on a glass door at the
Gianluca Prestianni provisionally banned by UEFA after Vinicius Junior incident Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended for Wednesday’s Champions League return leg against Real Madrid by UEFA following the Vinicius Junior racism incident last week. Real Madrid forward Vinicius alleged he was the subject of racist abuse by a Benfica player – later named
Zoe Atkin takes bronze to match Britain’s best Winter Olympics medal haul Zoe Atkin won women’s ski halfpipe bronze in Livigno on Sunday to claim Great Britain’s fifth medal of their record-breaking Winter Olympics. The 23-year-old qualified in first place and led after the first run of the final, in which the single best score
Government seeking ‘best deal possible’ for UK firms over US tariffs, Education Secretary says High-level talks are ongoing after Donald Trump’s announcement of 15% global tariffs and the Government wants “the best deal possible” for UK firms, a Cabinet minister has said. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson admitted businesses face “uncertainty” after the move but insisted
Schools White Paper to set target to halve disadvantage gap The Schools White Paper will set a target to halve the disadvantage gap by the time children born under this Government finish secondary school. To tackle the achievement gap between pupils from poorer backgrounds compared with their more affluent peers, the Government will reform how
‘Political pressure’ may have influenced decision to ban Maccabi fans, MPs say Local political pressure may have played a part in the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from attending a match against Aston Villa, a committee of MPs has concluded. Birmingham councillors had a “disproportionate opportunity to exert influence”, undermining trust that
Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott to travel across UK for Marie Curie fundraiser Comedian Paul Elliott, known as one half of the Chuckle Brothers, will be travelling across the UK next month as he takes part in Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraiser. Elliott, 78, aims to raise £40,000 for charity as he travels from John O’Groats
Great Britain settle for silver after defeat to Canada in men’s curling Britain’s men’s curling team had to settle for a silver medal after losing 6-9 to Canada in the Olympic final in Cortina. Bruce Mouat’s side had only made the semi-final cut by virtue of other results falling in their favour, with their place