Lord Mandelson "should be stripped of his peerage" - As it happened

Prime Minister Keir Starmer believes there should be an "urgent" investigation into Mandelson's involvement with Epstein and that he "should no longer me a member of the House of Lords"
The US-Iran Standoff Explained

US warships in the Gulf and Iran warning of potential conflict: how did we get here, and could there be a deal on the table?

Families forced to leave their homes as severe flooding hits Cornwall.

Families in Cornwall have been relocated several times due to vast amounts of damaged caused by recent flooding.
500 primary schools in England are set to receive free breakfast clubs

The government is set to tackle the cost of living crisis by providing primary school children with free breakfasts
Advertising illegal smuggling routes can land you five-years in prison

Social media users can face a prison sentence for promoting illegal ways to get into the country, in a move to further prevent illegal immigrantion.
Men Secretly Film Women on Nights Out and Post Videos Online, BBC Investigation Finds

A BBC investigation has uncovered men covertly filming women in public during nights out and sharing the footage for profit on socials, leaving many victims feeling violated and unsafe.

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News

Police on the Hunt for Armed, Masked Robbers

The police are looking for two masked men who carried out a daylight smash-and-grab robbery in Richmond, smashing their way into a jewellery shop before fleeing with high-value items.
Gaza's Rafah border crossing reopens for limited traffic

The crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has been reopened for the first time since Gaza was captured by Israeli forces.
Suffolk Strangler Pleads Guilty

The serial killer changed his plea moments before trial, admitting the kidnap and murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall more than 25 years after she disappeared.
Alex Pretti shooting: how a Minneapolis killing became a flashpoint in Trump-era immigration enforcement

Video analysis contradicts official claims about Alex Pretti's death, as the Minniapolis shooting intensifies debate over federal immigration enforcement under Trump's second term
Storm Chandra to hit the UK on Tuesday

Already-soaked regions, such as South Devon and Dorset, face renewed flooding threat
Sadie Frost's Final Court Battle Against the Daily Mail Begins

"I could not trust anyone". An emotional Sadie Frost Faces the British Tabloids in Court.
Protests erupt in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti - as it happened

The Trump administration is "reviewing everything" as a federal investigation is launched. Protestors gathered in the streets of Minneapolis as federal and state accounts contradict each other.
Explainer: Why has Burnham's bid to become an MP been blocked by Labour's ruling body?

The move amid Burnham emerging as a strong candidate to replace the prime minister as the leader of the Labour Party

TECH NEWS

Meta apologises after trending violent Instagram reels

Meta has sent out an apology for an accidental algorithm change targeting violent Instagram reels.
Lloyds Bank confirm app issues fixed following payday chaos

Banking apps have once again been hit by IT issues on payday in the UK.
Screen Time Limits On TikTok In Place For Teens

Young users are being limited to 60-minute a day screen limits to reduce usage on the app.

SPORT News

Liverpool boss Slot stays silent on red card but admits emotions boiled over in fiery Derby

Slot said “emotions got the better of me” following red card in Merseyside Derby.
Christian Horner back in the spotlight after alleged messages leak

Red Bull team principal again denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour after alleged messages were leaked.
Arsenal manager Arteta sends message of support to Roy Hodgson

Although retirement seems imminent for Roy Hodgson, Arsenal boss believes he will make a quick return.
Man Admits Assaulting Arsenal Goalkeeper

Aaron Ramsdale was kicked in the back after beating Tottenham 2-0.

ARTS & Entertainment

What was the 2026 Groundhog day Weather prediction?

Tens of thousands gathered this morning in Gobbler's Knob, PA, to watch the 140th annual groundhog day weather forecast prediction.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton spark dating rumours

Reports of a private Oxfordshire getaway have reignited interest in the long-standing friendship between Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton.
Paris Fashion Week: A-listers arrive at the Schiaparelli Show

Paris haute Couture fashion week/Teyana Taylor , Demi moore , Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez at Schiaparelli
Beyonce fans rush to secure tickets for her 2025 UK shows

Tickets for the the UK-leg of the Grammy-winning singer's Cowboy Carter went on general sale at midday.