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PM says he is sorry for believing ‘lies’ told by former Labour minister when he appointed him US ambassadorUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has apologised to victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse as he sought to reboot his stuttering leadership after one of his most turbulent days in office.The prime minister said he was sorry for having believed what he said were “lies” told by Peter Mandelson at […]

Bank suggests cost-of-living measures in Rachel Reeves’s budget likely to pave way for rate cuts in months aheadBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation rises for first time in five months to 3.4% in DecemberBank of England policymakers have left interest rates on hold at 3.75%, amid concerns about persistent inflation.The central bank’s nine-member monetary policy committee (MPC) has decided to leave borrowing costs unchanged after cutting rates six times since […]

Both Beijing and Moscow expressed regret at lapse of last Russia-US nuclear arms control treaty. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Imane Khelif, who won gold at 2024 Olympics, says before gender test, 'Do not exploit me in ‌your political agendas.'Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Nigerian government yet to confirm that 166 villagers and churchgoers who were kidnapped last month are now back home.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Pressure continues to build on the prime minister after he said he knew about Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein before his appointment as US ambassadorAfter the release of a vast tranche of documents and emails that shed further light on the close relationship between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein, the government has come under intense pressure to release details about its vetting process before Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador in December […]

Joanna Howe says a ‘whistleblower’ sent her the image, which she says was taken inside the hospital’s room for grieving parentsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTownsville hospital is investigating an alleged privacy breach after anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe said a “whistleblower” had sent her an image containing distressing and sensitive abortion content.Howe posted a video on social media that included a picture of a 16-week-old […]