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Mandelson saga will bring PM down unless he takes 'necessary action', Harman warns
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (583+ words) The former deputy Labour leader has warned that Peter Mandelson has "drifted so far away" from his values, and must return to them to survive. Thursday 5 February 2026 18:13, UK Sir Keir Starmer risks being toppled by the fiasco around Lord Mandelson…...
King dodging heckler question on Andrew will frustrate those who want him to say more
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (443+ words) The monarch's approach is don't answer and don't give the story further oxygen. The shouts are a story but his response, should he give one, would be much bigger. Thursday 5 February 2026 18:06, UK In a crowd of hundreds, two voices on…...
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine and Russia agree to prisoner swap - as 'productive' peace talks end in Abu Dhabi
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (1216+ words) As trilateral peace talks aimed at resolving the war in Ukraine ended after a second day in Abu Dhabi, it is reported that the US and Russia on the brink of extending a major nuclear treaty. Follow the latest below…...
Starmer apologises for 'believing Mandelson's lies' - as opposition call for no confidence vote
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (702+ words) The prime minister remained mired in controversy over the links between Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson, who he made US ambassador. The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats are vying for Sir Keir Starmer to resign. Thursday 5 February 2026 15:55, UK Sir Keir Starmer…...
Northern towns 'shafted' in new funding formula that favours London, MPs say
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (786+ words) Northern MPs say their areas are getting less than expected after the government used a new deprivation measure that heavily factors in housing costs. Thursday 5 February 2026 21:55, UK Northern towns could be in line for a funding boost after complaints from…...
Starmer: Is there a future?
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (126+ words) Thursday 5 February 2026 08:13, UK As the political drama over Peter Mandelson spills into the Commons - with another climbdown and a damaging revelation - it raises the bigger question: How secure is the Sir Keir Starmer premiership? With some MPs calling for Sir…...
Who is standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election?
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (168+ words) The vote as triggered by the resignation of Andrew Gwynne as an MP. Here is a full list of the candidates that will be on the ballot paper come voting day. Thursday 5 February 2026 13:50, UK A by-election is set to take…...
Relationship with United States is 'rock solid', Taiwan president insists - despite Donald Trump's call with Xi Jinping
11+ hour, 22+ min ago (420+ words) Lai Ching-te's comments come after Xi Jinping told Donald Trump to be "prudent" about sending weapons to Taiwan. Thursday 5 February 2026 12:02, UK Taiwan shares a "rock solid" relationship with the United States, its president has insisted - despite talks between US President…...
Starmer's future uncertain, email suggests infamous Andrew photo is real, US-Russia nuclear treaty ends
12+ hour, 7+ min ago (477+ words) For more on this morning's main stories, listen to Cheat Sheet with Sophy Ridge and Wilfred Frost. For live updates throughout the day, download the Sky News app and follow us on WhatsApp. Thursday 5 February 2026 06:46, UK Welcome to your Morning…...
Winter Olympics: Show respect rather than jeer the Americans, says IOC boss
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (519+ words) Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Milan in recent days to protest against the deployment of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement staff at the Games. Thursday 5 February 2026 03:53, UK Even without coming to the Winter Olympics in Italy, Donald Trump and…...