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Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “absolutely furious” and it was “unforgivable” that neither he nor any minister was told Lord Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting.The Prime Minister told reporters in Paris he will “set out the relevant facts” in Parliament on Monday.WATCH ABOVE.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor plotted an ambitious comeback as the Royal Family’s conservation champion, it has been revealed.The former Duke of York planned to take over King Charles’s legacy as an environmental activist, after his brother dedicated more than five decades to the cause.Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was in talks to kickstart a non-profit organisation called The Royal Conservancy the same year as his catastrophic BBC Newsnight interview, according to The Telegraph.But the plans were scrapped after the former prince “lacked the funding” and failed to get approval from the Cabinet Office.According to donors who were approached regarding the initiative, Mr Mountbatten-Windsor expressed his…

Available for over a year Radio Manchester’s Elle Percival breaks down the road closures to expect this weekend. For everything you need to know in and around Greater Manchester, hit subscribe, and make sure you have notifications turned on.Programme WebsiteShow less

Middle-class households could soon face higher prices at the shops as retailers begin using artificial intelligence to personalise what customers are charged. The change means people may no longer pay the same price for the same item.Economists at the Bank of England said the technology allows retailers to adjust prices based on a shopper’s financial situation and spending habits.Writing on the central bank’s blog, researchers Anthony Savagar, Misa Tanaka and Jagdish Tripathy explained that these AI systems can charge different prices depending on what customers are willing or able to pay.”This may lead to higher price dispersion as individuals with…

Georgia Jay has departed the ITV soap Emmerdale following a stint of less than two years, opting not to resume her role after maternity leave.The actress, who portrayed Steph Miligan, the estranged daughter of Ruby and Caleb, has been absent from screens since last summer when her character left the village to go travelling.Ms Jay welcomed her first child, a daughter named Nora, and has now made the decision to step away from the long-running programme to concentrate on family life.The demanding nature of soap production schedules, with their lengthy filming hours, is understood to have influenced her choice to…

Labour’s flagship electric car plans, which would see petrol and diesel cars phased out by 2030, have faced mounting pressure after new data suggested the transition to EVs will be slower than previously expected.Updated modelling from the Department for Transport showed while electric vehicles are still set to dominate in the long term, their uptake over the next decade is expected to fall short of earlier predictions. Electric cars are now expected to account for 29.6 per cent of total vehicle kilometres by 2030, while Light Goods Vehicles are expected to reach around 21 per cent. The department said the…

“Without Williams’ support when I initially went into Formula 3, it would have been very, very difficult for me to even do one season,” the 21-year-old said.Despite being in the Williams Driver Academy, he was expected to cover part of the costs himself.”Williams were very aware of my financial struggles,” he said. “Of course, they only contribute a certain amount to my season and that came very early in the year, as is quite normal.O’Sullivan added that it is “down to the driver to bring the funding”, meaning sponsors are “critical” but difficult to find.He explained: “I think any sponsorship…

Three individuals have been charged of arson with intent to endanger life following an attack on a media organisation in north west London earlier this week.Oisin McGuinness, 21, from Watford, Nathan Dunn, 19, also from Watford, and a 16-year-old boy from north London are all due before Westminster Magistrates’ Court today.Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 8.30pm, when an ignited container was hurled at the premises.The makeshift device landed in a car park area, where the flames extinguished themselves without causing any injuries.Officers quickly established that those responsible had fled the scene in a black SUV, where an…

The Duchess of Sussex’s return to television through MasterChef Australia has been branded “brilliant” and could be a sign she is “testing the waters” for a full-scale return.Meghan Markle, 44, filmed a guest judging role on the iconic cooking show earlier this week during her five-day tour in Australia along with her husband, Prince Harry.It is a role that has previously been occupied by royals, such as King Charles and Queen Camilla back in 2018.Broadcaster Channel 10 revealed the news on Wednesday, describing Meghan as a “SUPER special” guest.The Daily Mail reports Meghan was paid nothing for her role in…

Missing a single council tax payment can quickly spiral, with councils able to take money directly from your wages or benefits within weeks.Now, new reforms aim to slow the process and give households more time before facing aggressive debt collection measures.Millions of households in England will be affected by major changes to council tax debt collection.Under the current system, councils can get a liability order, which allows them to take money directly from a person’s wages or benefits if payments are missed.The changes, confirmed on 15 April, are the first major update to the system since 1993. Those who fall…