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IrelandScotlandWalesStarmer would have blocked Mandelson over vetting failure, ministers sayThe prime minister says he only learned of security concerns around the ex-US ambassador earlier this week.14 mins agoPoliticsWhy Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson messThe decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.21 hrs agoBBC InDepthItems found near Israeli embassy are non-hazardous, police sayNearby Kensington Gardens was closed on Friday and specialist emergency services units were deployed to the site.13 hrs agoLondonTitanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auctionIt is the only life jacket from the Titanic to be sold at auction in 114 years.15 hrs agoEnglandNew charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birthThe Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday - on what would have been her birthday.11 hrs agoUKAnother attempted arson attack on synagogue reportedA synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight, a Jewish community body said.7 mins agoLondonHarry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interestedThe Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.11 hrs agoAustraliaPolice treating arson attack as antisemitic hate crimeIt comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.I'm a carer but I can't afford to go to work because of fuel pricesThe conflict in the Middle East has caused rapid price rises for both petrol and diesel.Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland It is the first time the prime minister has been north of the border since the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for him to step down in February.Two men killed after wrong-way motorway crash Police say a grey Ford Kuga was seen driving northbound on the southbound carriageway of the M90 at about 22:30 on Friday.'I haven't had a penny of £35k compensation from bar that sacked me' A tribunal found Ana Machado's dismissal was related to her nationality and was "an act of harassment".Watch/ListenWhy the UK is preparing for food shortages due to Iran warThe BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.Watch: Reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to remain in the UKSome migrants are being encouraged to fabricate abuse allegations in order to stay in the UK.Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia? BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.The moment large bird of prey is rescued at caravan siteThe footage was captured at Morfa Bychan Holiday Park in Ceredigion. Features & analysisWhy was an EasyJet plane too heavy for take-off?The weather, length of runway and number of passengers can all impact a plane's ability to fly.Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attractionIt became the UK's first national park 75 years ago, but has been attracting visitors for longer.'We're not teaching them to order baguettes' - languages enjoy a renaissance in schools After a long decline, the number of pupils taking language GCSEs in Wales rises for two years.Britain's youngest F1 driver on his debut season so far - and learning to skateboardThe youngest ever British F1 driver is looks forward to a lifelong dream of racing at Silverstone.More from the UKAnother attempted arson attack on London synagogue reportedA synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight, a Jewish community body said.I'm a carer but I can't afford to go to work because of fuel pricesThe conflict in the Middle East has caused rapid price rises for both petrol and diesel.Police hunt 'dangerous' man last spotted at scene of woman's death Grant McKinnon, 30, was last seen in the Cardowan Road area of Carntyne, Glasgow at about 04:00 on Saturday.How Wales' most obese area is declaring war on junk foodBlaenau Gwent is the birthplace of the NHS, but 67% of adults in the area are now overweight.Latest updates11 hrs agoNew charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birthThe Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday - on what would have been her birthday.11 hrs ago1 day agoThe home cooks reviving forgotten British dishes you've probably never heard ofCarrageen pudding and Bedfordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back.1 day ago2 days agoSix more jailed after £3.4m luxury car theft spreeDet Con Simon Lloyd says the group's motive can only be put down to "pure greed".2 days ago2 days agoLevel crossing warning after youths 'play chicken'Network Rail says there have been four recent instances of "dangerous misuse" in Featherstone.2 days ago2 days agoPolice dispersal order ahead of Reading v CardiffThe order covers streets and roads around Reading's stadium, town centre and railway station.2 days ago2 days agoFarmer taking action to stop TikTokers hugging cowsAlex Birch says he plans to out-breed his highland cows to make them "less photogenic".2 days ago2 days agoNearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roadsSeizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.2 days ago2 days ago'Uncertain' future for inter-island freight firmIris Freight, which carries national papers to Guernsey, is disappointed a funding bid was refused.2 days ago3 days agoJail for men who helped steal £3m of luxury cars The gang targeted 11 counties across England and Wales in three months, the court hears.3 days ago...
