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Brexit was like Battle of Hastings defeat – rejoining EU body will fix it, says George Osborne

THE TALK SHOW: The former chancellor and chair of the British Museum tells The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig that much like the Bayeux Tapestry, which he has just brought to Britain, Brexit is not the end of the story

The Independent UK

Lindy Cameron appointed first female head of UK Foreign Office

High commissioner to India replaces Olly Robbins, who was sacked over Peter Mandelson scandal

The Guardian - UK

Failure to strip Peter Mandelson of peerage would be a public 'betrayal', SNP warn

THE SNP has called on the Prime Minister to strip Peter Mandelson of his peerage when the UK Parliament returns in September, warning that a failure…

The National (Scotland)

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Failure to strip Mandelson of peerage would be a public ‘betrayal’, SNP warns

Lord Peter Mandelson is currently under investigation by UK police and EU anti-fraud officers on suspicion of offences committed in public office.

Evening Standard

Met’s Mandelson investigation ‘could stall’ over unreleased US files

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The Independent UK

‘Prolier-than-thou!’ Burnham accused of ‘desperate’ attempt to play up working class roots by novelist

THE TALK SHOW: Robert Harris tells The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig that the Labour prime minister’s ‘desire to be liked’ risks making him look ‘facile and glib’

The Independent UK

UK Shelves Epstein Inquiry for Now, Leaving US Banks' $437.5M Payouts as the Only Resolution in the Scandal

The UK government's stance on a public inquiry into Epstein's British operations, amid $437.5M in settlements from US banks. Explore the implications for British institutions and investigations.

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to hold public inquiry, investigating Jeffrey Epstein cases

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to initiate a public inquiry regarding Jeffrey Epstein's activities in the UK. This decision comes in the wake of the release of official Epstein files in late 2025, which led to the arrest of several prominent figures. The inquiry aims to address justice demands…

The Times of India

Andy Burnham to make it harder for people to claim benefits as he vows to ‘get serious’ about cutting welfare bill

New prime minister has also warned that ‘the NHS will collapse’ unless he fixes social care

The Independent UK

Why Burnham can succeed on slashing the welfare bill where Starmer failed

NEWS ANALYSIS: As Andy Burnham admits he is preparing to make some benefits ‘conditional’, political editor David Maddox looks at the politics of the Labour Party and when the new PM is taking a big but necessary risk

The Independent UK

Sir George Howarth obituary

Veteran Labour MP and minister who represented the constituency where he was born for 38 years

The Guardian - UK

How many of Andy Burnham's Cabinet are Labour Friends of Israel backers? See the list

MORE than a third of Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet are supporters of an influential Labour Party pro-Israel lobbying group, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Burnham and Trump – what the new prime minister should remember about UK-US ties

The hard work of government has begun for Andy Burnham. The new prime minister will be forced to confront a multitude of thorny issues, among which is the question of the UK’s partnership with the US. So what will the so-called “special relationship” look like in the Burnham-Trump era, and…

The Conversation

Wes Streeting appointment as Defence Secretary branded 'disgraceful'

WES Streeting being appointed Defence Secretary has been branded “disgraceful” by anti-war campaigners.

The National (Scotland)

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Douglas Alexander retains Scotland Secretary role as Andy Burnham appoints Cabinet

DOUGLAS Alexander has retained his position as Scotland Secretary in Andy Burnham's new Cabinet

The Independent UK

These are the final days of Keir Starmer, a decent man

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As his chancellor Rachel Reeves fought back tears, the prime minister bade farewell to a party he changed for the better and a country he served to the best of his ability

The Guardian - UK

JP Morgan boss pressed by US senator about contact with Jeffrey Epstein

Elizabeth Warren asks Jamie Dimon if he was advised to ‘mildly threaten’ UK chancellor over tax on bankers’ bonuses

The Guardian - UK

Olly Robbins launches legal challenge to dismissal as Foreign Office chief by Keir Starmer

Ex-FCDO top civil servant says he was given ‘irrational’ reasons for firing amid Peter Mandelson vetting scandal

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The Independent UK

Olly Robbins takes legal action after he was fired due to Mandelson scandal

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Evening Standard

Olly Robbins launches legal fight against sacking as top Foreign Office mandarin

The FDA Union, representing Sir Olly, said Sir Keir Starmer should ‘admit that sacking Olly was a mistake’

The Independent UK

Ex-Foreign Office boss launches legal challenge after being fired by Starmer over Mandelson scandal

Olly Robbins was sacked after it emerged that Peter Mandelson failed security checks to become US ambassador

The Guardian - UK

Dermot Murnaghan obituary

Authoritative TV news presenter for Channel 4, ITV and the BBC, and longtime lead anchor for Sky News

The Independent UK

Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador was ‘unmitigated disaster’ that should ‘never have been allowed to happen’

Cross-party committee of MPs found vital security vetting for New Labour grandee appeared to be viewed ‘as a nuisance’

The Guardian - UK

Ambassadorial appointments should be subject to veto by MPs, committee recommends

Foreign affairs select committee says Peter Mandelson episode was ‘nothing short of disastrous’ for government

The Guardian - UK

All lobbying should be publicly declared in transparency laws shake-up, watchdog says

Ethics and integrity commission chief says overhaul is crucial to help restore trust in standards

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