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BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

What do the first set of Mandelson files tell us?

The prime minister was warned that Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk" before he was confirmed as US ambassador.

Defence
BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files

A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.

BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

PM warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's Epstein links

Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500K severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.

Defence
BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

PM was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's Epstein links

Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.

Defence
BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files

A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.

BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

Polanski stood by breast enlargment hypnosis claim

A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader's claim to have apologised.

Environment
BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

Union cuts Labour funding by 40% over bin strike

The union votes in favour of an "unprecedented" £580,000 cut, due to anger over ongoing action.

BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM

Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.

Economy
BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM

Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.

Economy
BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

March organised by Iran-linked group banned after police request

Organisers say it is a peaceful pro-Palestinian event but it has been criticised for representing the Iranian regime.

Crime
BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

Al Quds Day march banned after government approves Met request

Organisers say it is a peaceful pro-Palestinian event but it has been criticised for representing the Iranian regime.

BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate

Charlotte Nichols tells her fellow MPs about the "agony" of having to wait 1,088 days to go to court.

PoliticsCrime