Downing Street agreed the ISC will decide what Mandelson appointment papers can be withheld after Labour MPs threatened to back an opposition disclosure motion.
Starmer urges Mandelson and Prince Andrew to assist US investigators after DOJ releases Epstein emails alleging confidential leaks and payments.
Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify under oath in the House Epstein inquiry, days before an expected contempt vote.
Starmer begins China trip for Xi talks on trade, investment and security, with a planned border security pact and a large business delegation.
Labour defends Gorton and Denton on 26 Feb as Greens and Reform UK target the seat after Andy Burnham was blocked as candidate.
Labour has launched ads attacking the Greens ahead of the 26 Feb Gorton and Denton by-election, arguing only Labour can stop Reform UK.
Home Office says a £141m plan will deploy live facial recognition nationwide and launch ‘Police.AI’ to roll out AI tools across forces in England and Wales.
US officials said USS Abraham Lincoln will arrive in the Middle East soon as Trump warned Iran; Tehran issued threats and the US expanded oil sanctions.
Andrew Gwynne resigns as MP, triggering a Gorton and Denton by-election; Labour rules mean Andy Burnham would need NEC permission to stand.
Andrew Gwynne says he is resigning as a Labour MP citing health issues, prompting a Greater Manchester by-election as Andy Burnham is discussed.
Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce force mergers and new Local Policing Areas, with an independent review to set the model and timeline.
A January 2026 media tally counts 13 reported Labour policy U-turns in about 18 months, latest reportedly easing mandatory digital ID for work checks.