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Mandelson’s secret WhatsApp messages with ministers released – 5 things we learned

Thousands of documents and messages related to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US have been released by the Government

The Independent UK · Jun 1

‘I should’ve seen the signs’: Hawaii bride’s dream dress is $15K. She gets Missouri designer to make it for $2K. Then the day before her wedding comes

Every bride has a wedding dream dress, but this one just turned into a full-blown nightmare. One Hawaii bride thought she found a budget-friendly workaround to her $15,000 Galia Lahav fantasy by trusting a Missouri-based designer she knew from high school.

The Mary Sue · Mar 25

Hereditary peers to lose their seats in the House of Lords

Upper chamber accepts final draft of bill, which offers life peerages to some of those who would otherwise be removed

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10

Peers who do not participate enough in House of Lords face sack

Ministers will also press ahead with plan for retirement age of 80 after bill abolishing remaining hereditary peers goes through

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025

'Blood on their hands': Scottish screenwriter reads names of UK Cabinet before arrest

Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty read out the names of the 22 members of the UK Government Cabinet “guilty of collusion with genocide” before…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2025

Calls for Labour peer to be investigated over cash-for-access claims

Campaigners raise concerns about Lord Evans of Watford’s conduct, while leader of Lords says he should ‘not be a member’ if rules were broken

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025

Call for ban on lords being paid to offer political advice

Head of lobbying firm Blakeney says industry concerned about perceived lack of transparency and trust

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025

The Guardian view on the House of Lords: ministers risk a hollow reform with a partisan approach

Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today, why it is easier to be a constitutional reformer in opposition than in office

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2024

‘We need to hear about hope’: unions greet Keir Starmer TUC speech with mixed emotions

Enthusiasm for public sector pay awards tempered by concern over winter fuel payment cuts and job losses

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024

Ministers introduce plans to remove all hereditary peers from Lords

Government’s bill would prevent the 92 remaining peers who inherited their titles from sitting in upper chamber

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2024