All news for 2026-08-22
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Mandelson police probe risks collapse as US blocks access to key Epstein files
The police probe into Lord Mandelson over allegations he shared confidential Government information with Jeffrey Epstein could be on the verge of falling apart.
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Labour plunged back into freebies row as MPs pocket more than £400,000 in gifts and hospitality
Labour has been plunged right back into the freebies row which derailed the early days of Sir Keir Starmer’s time in power after MPs were caught snapping up hundreds of thousands of pounds in "gifts".
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Bomb threat sparks major security alert on Scottish ferry after passenger rescued from water
A "bomb threat" has been reported on a Scottish ferry moments after a passenger was rescued from the water.
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UK set to sign Belgium deal to crack down on small boats and people-smuggling gangs
The UK is set to sign a deal with Belgium in a bid to slash small-boat crossings in the English Channel.
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Judge rules five Gaza protesters will not be sentenced as terrorists over Barclays damage
Judge rules that damage caused during protest at bank branch not enough to merit terrorism sentencing
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Cigars could vanish from British shelves as ministers consider cigarette-style packaging crackdown
Cigars could disappear from Britain’s shelves forever if a new "nanny state" crackdown comes to pass, tobacconists have warned.
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Electoral Commission urged to investigate Birmingham after dozens of secret ballot breaches
The elections watchdog has been urged to formally investigate Birmingham City Council after multiple incidents of breaching ballot secrecy were allegedly flagged by staff in the May local elections.
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Multiple people killed in horror A66 crash involving police vehicle and VW Passat
Multiple people have died in a car accident involving a police vehicle and a VW Passat on the A66, Cleveland Police has confirmed.
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Asylum seekers offered huge discounts at Britain’s top attractions while families pay full price
Illegal migrants are being handed huge discounts on Britain’s most beloved tourist attractions - while British families are made to pay full price.
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