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King Charles’s security for US visit under review after Washington shooting

Buckingham Palace says visit will go ahead after talks during day in wake of shooting incident at Trump dinner

The Guardian - UK

Price pressures could last for eight months after Iran war ends, minister warns

Darren Jones said the conflict will likely continue to raise prices for energy, food and flight tickets in the coming months.

Evening Standard

‘No case to answer’ on Mandelson, says minister amid call for PM to face probe

Darren Jones also accused the Conservatives of ‘using tactics’ ahead of local elections.

Evening Standard

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Price hikes due to Iran war will be felt for at least eight months after conflict ends, minister warns

Government has stepped up planning for how to offset potential shortages sparked by the Iran war

The Independent UK

Washington shooting: King’s security for US trip always ‘taken very seriously’

The US president said the attack ‘unified’ political opponents and the press attending the event at a Washington DC hotel.

Evening Standard

Trump insists King’s state visit will go ahead as security reviewed after Washington shooting

Buckingham Palace said talks are taking place to review ‘what degree the events of Saturday evening may or may not impact on the operational planning for the visit’

The Independent UK

Robbins response to ‘cover-up’ question reveals debate over Mandelson vetting file

Sacked civil servant acknowledges discussion over release of documents in key committee hearing

The Guardian - UK

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Starmer to face PMQs amid pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal

Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins defended himself in front of the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

An inquiry into Lord Mandelson vetting leak under way, MPs told

Sir Olly Robbins said it was deeply worrying that the story was given to The Guardian

The Independent UK

Inquiry under way into Lord Mandelson vetting leak, MPs told

Sir Olly Robbins said it was deeply worrying that the story was given to The Guardian.

Evening Standard

Inquiry launched into Peter Mandelson vetting leak, says Downing Street

A government inquiry has been launched into the leak of information concerning Lord Peter Mandelson’s security vetting. The leaked details, which originated from a Cabinet Office briefing to Number 10, were subsequently provided to The Guardian newspaper. Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, confirmed the leak inquiry in…

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer's Last Stand? National Address Today Amid 'Failed Security' Mandelson Scandal

Keir Starmer faces calls for resignation over the Mandelson vetting scandal, with accusations he misled Parliament. He plans to address the issue, highlighting lapses in communication and security vetting processes.

International Business Times UK

‘Pure shock’: how ministers reacted to revelation of Mandelson vetting failure

Inquiries into who knew what, and when, will be pored over in coming weeks and could ultimately decide Starmer’s fate

The Guardian - UK

Starmer was left in dark about Mandelson’s vetting by two other top civil servants

Exclusive: Officials have spent weeks debating whether or not to release highly sensitive information about the affair

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The Guardian - UK

Southport inquiry chair to review Peter Mandelson vetting process

Exclusive: Adrian Fulford will also examine wider national security vetting system in review commissioned by No 10

Evening Standard

Starmer: ‘Unforgivable’ that I was not told Mandelson failed security vetting

Lord Peter Mandelson was appointed as the UK’s ambassador to the US despite failing the security vetting process.

The Independent UK

Starmer did not lie over Mandelson vetting scandal, minister says

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Evening Standard

Starmer should ‘do the right thing’ and quit over Mandelson row, says Flynn

News emerged on Thursday that the Foreign Office had overruled security experts to allow Peter Mandelson to be appointed US ambassador.

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The Independent UK

Senior British official resigns over Mandelson appointment, but Starmer insists he won't go

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, despite Mandelson failing security checks

Evening Standard

Starmer did not lie and has not considered quitting over Mandelson row – Jones

Lord Peter Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the US despite failing vetting by security officials.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer should face Commons inquiry over Mandelson vetting, says Ed Davey

Exclusive: Liberal Democrat leader calls for privileges committee to investigate whether PM misled parliament

Evening Standard

‘Unacceptable’ to overrule Mandelson vetting recommendation – Darren Jones

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones said he had suspended the Foreign Office’s ability to overrule vetting recommendations.

The Guardian - UK

Antonia Romeo given powerful mandate to deliver No 10’s priorities

PM’s most senior civil servant now has task of rewriting civil service code and ‘making it recognised for improved productivity’

The Guardian - UK

Labour failing to shift power from Whitehall to local areas, analysis finds

Ministers not on course to meet their objectives, including to shift power from Whitehall to local areas, says IfG

The Guardian - UK

Digital ID won’t work if you live in rural areas

Letters: Universal phone coverage is yet to arrive in Britain, making a mockery of the government’s planned scheme, writes Teresa Rodrigues. Plus a letter from Sarah Davidson

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