The Latest Breaking News from Peter Mandelson

US poised to lower tariffs on British cars within days, UK minister indicates

Trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds says US is expected to slash tariffs ‘very soon’ after talks with US counterpart

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

The UK-US trade deal has been thrown into chaos by Trump tariff ban - where do we go from here?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Had Keir Starmer and his ambassador in the US listened to wiser voices in Washington, they may not have been in such a hurry to get a trade deal based on reducing ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs over the line, writes Political Editor David Maddox

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Trump says he warned Israel against attack on Iran as nuclear deal ‘very close’

US president claims he told Tel Aviv he thought agreement on Tehran’s nuclear programme could come within weeks

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025

Mandelson claims UK-US relationship needs ‘boot up backside’ as he issues warning on China dominance

UK ambassador to the US says the two countries must take the international lead on future technologies as he warns 'golden era' of friendship with China is over

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Dragon Age creator says EA execs thought BioWare fans would eat whatever slop they were given since 'the nerds in the cave would always show up for an RPG, because it was an RPG'

Which worked out very well.

PC Gamer · May 27, 2025

Hundreds of British students face expulsion from Harvard as ‘vindictive’ Trump bans overseas recruitment

Exclusive: Labour prime minister Keir Starmer and ambassador Peter Mandelson told to warn US president not to make UK students ‘victims’ of his politics

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

‘Significant doubt’ revealed over Bank of London’s ability to keep operating

Auditors question if Peter Mandelson-linked firm can raise adequate funding after news of regulator’s investigation

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025

Peter Mandelson plays down idea of Nigel Farage as PM after Reform local elections victory

Lord Mandelson said he takes Nigel Farage ‘seriously’, but dismissed the likelihood of the Reform leader becoming prime miniter

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Mandelson reveals Trump called him handsome after they held hands in the Oval Office

Labour prime minister Keir Starmer’s ambassador in Washington says US president also praised his good looks

The Independent UK · May 10, 2025

Mandelson ‘looking forward’ to bringing down more US tariffs

Donald Trump’s press secretary insisted that the president will stand firm on the blanket 10% tariff on most UK imports into the US

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025