Starmer’s flagship ‘one in, one out’ scheme returning just 12 people a week to France New data shows that 377 people have been removed back to France under deal since last August The Independent UK · Mar 12
Treasury to work with NI Executive on heating oil support, Starmer says Sir Keir Starmer said he is determined to stop people ‘getting ripped off’ on their energy bills. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Keir Starmer says he is ‘pleased’ at improved Anglo-Irish relations The British Prime Minister was speaking ahead of a gathering of UK and Irish ministers in Cork. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Starmer admits his 'mistake’ in Mandelson appointment as No10 denies cover up The Prime Minister faced media questions for the first time since the release of Government material related to the disgraced peer. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Starmer admits ‘mistake’ in Mandelson appointment as No 10 denies cover up The Prime Minister faced media questions for the first time since the release of Government material related to the disgraced peer. The Independent UK · Mar 12
Asylum appeal backlog doubles in a year, Home Office statistics show More than 80,000 people waiting to be reassessed after rejection at end of 2025 – 91% more than a year before The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
Labour MPs are furious about the Mandelson files revelations – but they won’t move against Starmer for now ANALYSIS : The files reveal that the PM was warned about the risks of appointing the former Labour grandee as ambassador to the US. But angry Labour MPs are unable to move against him for two reasons, explains political editor David Maddox The Independent UK · Mar 12
Kemi Badenoch questions PM’s version of events on Mandelson appointment The Tory leader alleged that notes had been removed from the files released. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Starmer visit ‘raises expectations’ he will act on high fuel costs – Sinn Fein ‘We’ve challenged the Prime Minister now to make an announcement,’ Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Starmer: It was my mistake appointing Mandelson – as it happened PM also says it must be him who apologises to Epstein’s victims The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
Peter Mandelson’s £75,000 payout after sacking was ‘value for money’ – minister Nick Thomas-Symonds argued the peer should donate the money to charity. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Over a barrel: what does the energy crisis caused by the Iran war mean for UK households? With the flow of oil from the Middle East drying up and energy prices skyrocketing, the economic outlook is grim. Jonathan Prynn looks at the options facing Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer Evening Standard · Mar 12
Keir Starmer 'Knew' About Mandelson's Ongoing Epstein Relationship — Files Reveal Ignored Warnings The 147-page dossier reveals that internal due diligence reports flagged Mandelson's 'particularly close relationship' with Epstein. International Business Times UK · Mar 12
£75,000 payout for Lord Mandelson was 'value for money,' argues minister after peer sacked in Epstein scandal Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds defended the £75,000 payment to Labour grandee Lord Mandelson Evening Standard · Mar 12
International Business Times UK · Mar 12 'Sick and Grotesque': AI Video of Jeremy Clarkson and PM Keir Starmer in Physical Fight Goes Viral A viral AI-generated video of Jeremy Clarkson in a fight with Keir Starmer has sparked outrage and debates on misinformation and synthetic media ethics.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12 There is no denying Labour is in crisis – but in a strange way, Keir Starmer is equipped to save it The fact that the PM is a pragmatist, light on ideology, could allow him to forge now essential links with other parties, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Politics latest: No 10 denies ‘cover-up’ over Mandelson as Starmer admits appointing him was a ‘mistake’ Sir Keir Starmer was warned there was a ‘general reputational risk’ in appointing Lord Mandelson to the role
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12 Thursday briefing: What an Iran negotiator thinks could happen next – and why Trump still has an off-ramp In today’s newsletter: Robert Malley, who led talks for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, helps make sense of the war
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Voices: I’ve battled my demons for 30 years. I’m losing hope DEAR VIX: The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email [email protected] for advice on love, work, family and relationships
International Business Times UK · Mar 12 Peter Mandelson's £500k Payout Request After Epstein-Linked Departure Sparks Outrage Peter Mandelson sought £547,000 severance after Epstein-linked sacking as US ambassador, files reveal
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Starmer pledges that home heating oil costs must be ‘fair’ amid Middle East crisis IN FULL
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Starmer warns against profiteering as Trump vows to ‘finish the job’ in Iran Threats from Tehran have choked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil and gas supplies.
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Keir Starmer to face questions on Mandelson after files showed ‘risk’ warning The Prime Minister will speak to journalists on a visit to Belfast.
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Pressure mounts on Starmer to fix student loans as MPs launch inquiry The Commons Treasury committee is to look at student loans and graduate taxation, warning students have become ‘intensely dissatisfied’ with the current system
The Independent UK · Mar 12 UK aid spending lacks clear priorities and often isn’t value for money, watchdog warns Aid spent on supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK – up to a fifth of the total budget – diverts funding away from the government’s overseas priorities, according to the Independent Commission for Aid Impact