Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on Peter Mandelson vetting row
The Prime Minister has urged Labour backbenchers to ‘stand together against’ the motion. Evening Standard News London…
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Irish Government announces 505m euro in fuel-cost measures after protests
Further reductions of duties on fuel and a delay in a carbon tax increase were announced by the premier Micheal Martin. Evening Standard News London…
Met Police reviewing CCTV in review of Morgan McSweeney phone theft
The loss of the ex-top aide’s phone means important messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador will not be revealed. Evening Standard News London…
London council apologises for sign warning people feeding pigeons face five years in prison
Signs put up in Kilburn – translated into five South Asian languages and displaying the Brent Council logo – suggest the act of feeding pigeons would constitute a ‘crime against our streets’ Evening Standard News London…
Households set for lower energy bills amid price cap shake-up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said in November that £150 would be cut from the average household bill from April. Evening Standard News London…
William and Kate ‘deeply concerned’ about Andrew’s Epstein links as royals address scandal for first time
A Kensington Palace spokesperson said the royal couple’s thoughts ‘remain focused on the victims’ Evening Standard News London…
Burnham says he plans to stand in by-election
Several senior Labour figures have called for Mr Burnham to be allowed to stand. Evening Standard News London…
Children as young as three learn to reject toxic masculinity at nursery and primary schools in London
The Standard visits east London classrooms where teachers look to fight against influencers like Andrew Tate, porn addiction and exclusions Evening Standard News London…
Miracle escape for pilot and passenger as aircraft crash lands on road
The two occupants of the aircraft are not believed to have been seriously injured Evening Standard News London…
London heatwave: Capital swelters in 33.3C temperatures but Cambridge sees hottest day of the year
The temperature recorded in central London made it the hottest day so far this year in the capital Evening Standard News London…