Author: Dave Carter

Several leading newspapers have spotlighted recent revelations concerning Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to Washington. According to reports, Lord Mandelson did not pass essential security clearance checks prior to officially assuming his diplomatic role in February 2025. The i Paper’s headline captures the sentiment by stating “Starmer… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer in peril' and 'Gunners hero dead'

The prime minister’s choice to appoint Lord Mandelson as envoy to Washington is causing a political nightmare for Sir Keir Starmer, with the situation feeling like it’s on endless repeat. The controversy has already resulted in the departure of Sir Olly Robbins, the senior-most official in the Foreign Office, highlighting the severity of the unfolding… Continue reading Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again, as senior figure effectively sacked

The Bafta Games Awards, scheduled to take place soon, serve as an important celebration of accomplishments within the global video game development community, including notable contributions from British studios. While international creators such as Sandfall Interactive from France have received high-profile recognition from figures like President Emmanuel Macron and the French Ministry of Culture, the… Continue reading Bafta Games Awards 2026: A time to celebrate British games?

American actress Christine Baranski has described her upcoming West End debut as a “dream come true.” She will be starring in a fresh production of Noel Coward’s comedy *Hay Fever*, set to open later this year. The news was shared recently by the producers, highlighting that Baranski will be performing alongside Richard E Grant in… Continue reading Christine Baranski and Richard E Grant to star in Noel Coward's Hay Fever in London's West End

The top civil servant at the Foreign Office, Sir Olly Robbins, is stepping down from his position following controversy surrounding the security clearance of Lord Mandelson, who was appointed as the UK ambassador to the US. Despite Lord Mandelson failing the security vetting process, the Foreign Office chose to override this decision, a move that… Continue reading Top Foreign Office official Olly Robbins to leave post after Mandelson vetting row

It looks like you have provided parts of a text listing candidates and some background for Scottish parliamentary constituencies including Shetland, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, etc., along with candidate names and party affiliations. Here’s a brief summary based on the info provided: — ### Example Constituencies and Candidates in Scotland (2026 Election):… Continue reading Key battlegrounds in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election

Martin Dandridge, aged 72, was assaulted with a hockey stick by Richard Evan Rhys Williams, a 54-year-old Grand National trainer, while walking his dog on Williams’s property in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan. The attack, which took place during the night in December 2024, left Dandridge with a broken arm and continuing pain in his left… Continue reading Dog walker beaten by horse trainer Evan Williams says his jail is term too soft

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been asked by City of London councillors to voluntarily give up his inherited Freedom of the City of London. He originally received this honour in 2012 through patrimony, as his father, Prince Philip, was a Freeman. A spokesperson for the City of London Corporation (CLC) explained that elected officials have decided to… Continue reading Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City of London

Government officials have developed a worst-case scenario in which the UK might experience food shortages by the summer if the conflict involving Iran persists. This projection highlights potential supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing war, particularly focusing on the impact of a possible continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The blockage of this… Continue reading Why the UK is preparing for food shortages if Iran war continues

The Parole Board has made the decision to release a man convicted of murdering his wife, despite his refusal to reveal the location of her remains. Glyn Razzell, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2003 for killing Linda Razzell, has consistently withheld any information regarding where her body might be found. This decision has… Continue reading Murderer Glyn Razzell who killed his wife Linda gets parole