Security officials initially denied Lord Mandelson clearance, but Foreign Office officials took the rare step of overruling the recommendation.

Sir Keir Starmer will say reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a “global responsibility” as he co-hosts a gathering of world leaders in Paris on Friday. The crucial shipping lane, through which a fifth ...

Sir Keir Starmer has previously insisted due process was followed in the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US.

The evening saw one of the most influential labels in jazz, Verve Records, receive the gold award during its 70th anniversary year.

The US president also invited the leaders of Israel and Lebanon to the White House for the countries’ first high-level talks ...

Sir Keir Starmer was not aware that the Foreign Office overruled a security vetting process for Lord Peter Mandelson to become UK ambassador to Washington “until earlier this week”, the Government has ...