UK cannot take US special relationship for granted, Mandelson warns In a wide-ranging speech, Lord Mandelson, a key architect of New Labour, said the country cannot afford to show any ‘complacency’. Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2025
Rayner’s exit is a bombshell. But the real crisis for Starmer may have only just begun From the outset her role has been crucial, and her fall will exacerbate all the doubts about the PM and his ability to keep Labour in power, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025
Voices: Trump has a rival for that Nobel Peace Prize, now he’s let Blair into the White House COMMENT: Those who’ve never forgiven Tony Blair for the Iraq war were horrified to discover the US president has sought his counsel on Gaza’s future. Enough of such childish spite, says Sean O'Grady – the former PM is an ideally qualified adviser... The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025
British Ambassador to the U.S. Is Pushing to Host a Super Bowl How long will it be before the NFL takes the Super Bowl international? Sports Illustrated · Aug 16, 2025
‘I became obsessed’: New Labour psychodrama grips TikTok teenagers Nostalgic social media videos detailing Blair-Brown rivalry elicit cult following among young political fans The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025
Why Keir Starmer is outdoing the EU when it comes to dealing with Donald Trump SPECIAL REPORT: When it comes to doing deals with Donald Trump, Keir Starmer appears to be succeeding where others – including the EU – are failing. David Maddox explains why The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025
Trump and Clinton named. Here’s who else is allegedly in the Jeffrey Epstein birthday letters book Messages from Epstein’s acquaintances were reportedly grouped into categories that included: ‘Friends,’ ‘Business,’ ‘Brooklyn,’ and ‘Family’ The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025
Peter Mandelson ‘called Jeffrey Epstein my best pal in birthday book message’ Labour grandee and ambassador to Washington reportedly included in a book collated for the disgraced financier in a section marked ‘friends’ The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025
Trump deflects Epstein questions as he arrives in Scotland for trade talks President claimed he had not ‘really been following’ justice department’s interview with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2025
Bill Clinton reportedly sent Jeffrey Epstein note for birthday album Wall Street Journal reports ex-president’s letter, while New York Times reports Trump called Epstein ‘the greatest’ The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2025
Peter Mandelson used BBC boss to plead for new job from Tony Blair, files say Peter Mandelson’s desperation to get back into government after twice being forced to resign from Tony Blair’s cabinet is revealed in… The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2025
Peter Mandelson enlisted help to return to Tony Blair’s government Peter Mandelson was forced to resign from government twice over separate controversies The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
Mandelson’s plea to Blair for a fresh chance Newly-released files show ex-BBC boss Lord Birt urged the PM to given fallen minister a return to government. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
Ilona Maher and US rugby seek breakthrough with sell-out DC doubleheader Social media star will face Fiji on Saturday before the Eagles men play England. As US World Cups loom, it’s a big moment for the global game The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025 Jaguar Land Rover to axe 500 UK management jobs as Trump tariffs fallout dents sales British carmaker to offer voluntary redundancy to managers after 15.1% sales drop in three months to June
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2025 King Charles schedules Trump state visit for when UK parliament is in recess Buckingham Palace to host US president during party conferences removing chance of Commons address
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025 Trump and Melania all smiles at FIFA Club World Cup final in NJ one year after Butler assassination attempt No formal occasion planned to mark Trump escaping assassin’s bullet on campaign trail in 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025 UK’s ambassador in Washington says Trump ‘really does love Britain’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025 Peter Mandelson says Trump should expect ‘warm reception’ on full state visit to UK later this year US president Donald Trump’s UK visit is reportedly taking place in September
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025 Trump’s 10% tariff on most UK goods ‘here to stay’, says Lord Mandelson British ambassador to US believes universal levy unlikely to change but there is ‘scope’ for negotiations in some sectors
Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025 Baseline US tariffs on most UK goods ‘here to stay’, Lord Mandelson says The UK ambassador to the US said Donald Trump should expect a ‘warm reception’ when he visits Britain for his second state visit later this year.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025 Palantir accuses UK doctors of choosing ‘ideology over patient interest’ in NHS data row Tech firm’s chief, Louis Mosley, dismisses fears that contract ‘threatens to undermine public trust in NHS data systems’
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025 George Osborne was on No 10 list to be UK ambassador to US, Keir Starmer’s biographer says Sources confirm claim likely to cast further doubt among Labour MPs about judgment of Downing Street aides
Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025 Watchdog opens probe into ex-MP Geoffrey Robinson over spending rules The probe by Ipsa relates to whether the former MP for Coventry North West breached spending on accommodation, office costs and staffing costs.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025 HS2: a complete failure by the British state and its politicians There have been many chances to avert this ‘appalling mess’, but, fuelled by political puff and short-termism, the project has become a farce