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IrelandScotlandWalesStarmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government saysA decision to go against the recommendation of the vetting agency was taken by officials in the Foreign Office, spokesperson says.36 mins agoPoliticsHome Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UKNo 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".5 hrs agoPoliticsBeckhams have 'always tried to be best parents', Victoria says after Brooklyn rowVictoria says she and David have always tried to "protect" their children, following a rift with their son.4 hrs agoCultureUK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.3 hrs agoBusinessMurderer who never shared where body is gets paroleGlyn Razzell is approved for parole despite never revealing the location of his wife's body.1 hr agoEnglandRollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry reportCovid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.4 hrs agoHealthAndrew invited to relinquish Freedom of CityAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the historic honour in 2012 "by virtue of patrimony". 2 hrs agoLondonPolice probe Islamist group's arson attack claimsAn Islamist group with links to Iran has claimed responsibility for three attacks in north London.Church in Wales approves blessings of same-sex marriagesTemporary measures already allowed same-sex couples to get their marriage or civil partnership blessed.Churchwarden jailed for murdering pensioner has conviction quashedBenjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69.Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggestsA major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.Ex-keeper Manninger dies after car hit by trainFormer Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.Watch/ListenWatch: 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: Reporter told to pose as gay for asylum claimA BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.What do people think of Kanye West being blocked from entering the UK?This summer's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK.'Unbelievable!': Backshall overjoyed at rare sighting of orcasSteve Backshall spotted two of the UK's last surviving orcas which he described as one of his "greatest British wildlife moments".How much screen time is too much for under fives?The BBC's Vanessa Clarke talks through the government's new advice for children using screens.Features & analysisThe city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guideTeachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.Prehistoric hippo bones a 'once in a lifetime' find in cave under Welsh castleArchaeologists have so far uncovered "extremely rare" evidence of early humans and animals at the cave.Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zeroThe question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutinyFrom friendship to friction: Inside the growing tensions between Trump and StarmerBBC’s Sarah Smith examines how the Iran war has led to discrepancies between the US president and UK prime minister.I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin DInvestigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.More from the UK'My son died alone, scared, and in pain'A Dudley nursery, its owner and nursery worker are being sentenced over baby Noah Sibanda's death.Ministers approve £100 oil payment for lower income householdsIt's understood the Executive has pledged £19m to go along with the £17m already set aside for the scheme.About 15,000 drivers can pursue Arnold Clark data breach claimLord Sandison said the claimants can bring group proceedings at the Court of Session after the 2022 data breach.'Woman in pyjamas' wanted after alleged fuel theftsCCTV has been released from two petrol stations in north Wales of an Audi driver apparently wearing pyjamas.Latest updates1 hr 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.1 hr ago5 hrs agoHow does the BBC report polling day? The BBC cannot report on campaigning or election issues while polls are open on Thursday 7 May.5 hrs ago6 hrs agoWhy did Harry and Meghan leave the Royal Family?The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed various commercial deals since stepping down as senior royals.6 hrs ago7 hrs agoWhat is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".7 hrs ago8 hrs agoInter-island weekend ferry proposal refusedA proposed ferry service between Guernsey and Jersey has been rejected.8 hrs ago14 hrs agoWatch: 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.14 hrs ago14 hrs agoMigrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation findsIn the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited. 14 hrs ago1 day agoMurderer died in hospital from cancer and liver cirrhosisWilliam MacDowell, 81, died at Forth Valley Hospital after being jailed for killing Renee MacRae and son Andrew.1 day ago1 day agoBiometric checks after 179 prisoners released in error in year to MarchNew data shows 179 prisoners were set free in error from prisons in the year to March.1 day ago...
