Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer said “due process was followed” during the appointment of Lord Mandelson to the position. Lord Mandelson is also reported to have told Epstein to “fight for early release” shortly before he was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Lord Mandelson described the words he used in his birthday message as “very embarrassing to see and read”. Deputy leader candidate Bell Ribeiro-Addy told the I newspaper there should be an investigation into a deal Lord Mandelson made with Epstein during his time as business secretary. “So will the Prime Minister publish all these documents, including those about his interests?”The Prime Minister said: “Well, as I say, full due process was gone through in relation to this appointment, as would be expected.

120 leading social justice thinkers and activists gathered on Tuesday 2nd September to honour the legacy of Fr Charles Plater at a Catholic Social Teaching ‘on the streets’ conference at Campion Hall, Oxford. The event, jointly hosted by the Catholic charity, The Charles Plater Trust (CPT) and Campion Hall, Oxford, took place on the 150th anniversary of the birth of Fr Charles Plater SJ. In his time, Charles Plater, inspired by the encyclical, Rerum Novarum, worked tirelessly to encourage action throughout the Church to tacklepoverty and its causes. Welcoming conference delegates, Trust chair, Bishop Richard Moth said:“We face profound social justice challenges as a society today. The conference ended with the launch of a new exhibition about the life of Charles Plater, including a display of neverseen-before undergraduate essays by him.

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When is Donald Trump's state visit to the UK? However, they will now arrive in the UK to stay at Windsor Castle on the evening of Tuesday, September 16, and leave on Thursday, September 18, after their programme at Chequers finishes. Trump’s stay with the King and Queen will have no public-facing element on the first day of his state visit, when he will remain within the private Windsor estate, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Where will US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visit during UK state visit? There will also be no public element during Trump’s first day with the King and Queen at Windsor Castle – with his carriage ride confined to Home Park.

Follow live updates on the Trump administration and Epstein fallout here. One friend compared him to the main character in Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea,” except instead of fish, Jeffrey Epstein caught women, “blonde, red or brunette.”Another friend described a demeaning sexual encounter that a woman endured in the back of a car that left Mr. Epstein “howling with laughter.”“So many girls, so little time,” wrote a third associate of Mr. Epstein. Such tributes are part of the “birthday book,” which was dedicated to Mr. Epstein on his 50th birthday in 2003. The 238-page book, littered with candid photos, drawings and collages, was released on Monday by the House Oversight Committee among the documents turned over by Mr. Epstein’s estate after being subpoenaed by the committee.

Britain’s Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson speaks during a reception at the ambassador’s residence in February. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday that he has “confidence” in the country’s ambassador to the United States, who faces mounting criticism of his links to the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein took his own life in prison in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges, more than a decade after his conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. A skilled political operator, Mandelson is no stranger to controversy, having twice resigned from former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s government in 1998 and 2001. Advertisement“I have no doubt at all that there’s a lot of traffic, correspondence, exchanges between us, absolutely,” he said.

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KOLKATA: As trees begin to shed their leaves in autumn, the vibrant hues of Durga Puja celebrations is set to once again grace England, bringing together the Bengali diaspora in a grand display of culture, devotion, and community spirit. The festival recreates the quintessential Bengali tea-stall culture, encouraging lively debates over endless cups of tea. The festival will also feature illuminations inspired by Chandannagar.The Sanatan Bengali Association North London & Hertfordshire, founded in 2001, continues to be a cultural pillar, preserving Bengali traditions in the UK. This year’s Durga Puja, to be held at King Charles The Martyr Church in Potters Bar, will be a spiritual homecoming for many.The event will feature vibrant cultural showcases, including dance, drama, and music, reflecting the soul of Bengal. The festival this year will feature daily rituals, including bhog offerings, arati, and pushpanjali, ensuring the rich essence of Bengali tradition shines brightly.The Sutton Bengali Association’s Durga Puja, to be held from October 2 to 4, has become a highlight of South London’s cultural calendar.

The Department for Health and Social Care published the league table of NHS trusts yesterday. Rankings came with a pledge from the Government to "raise standards" of NHS care nationally and "ensure better value for patients and taxpayers." North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) NHS Foundation Trust delivers the area's hospital services as well as community and urgent care hubs. Performance rankings were produced for acute trusts, non-acute trusts and ambulance trusts. It jointly holds the position with Medway NHS Foundation Trust.

“Furthermore, Coren implies that not only does marching against anti-Jewish racism in some way mean associating oneself with the policies of the Israeli government, but that the best thing Jews can do to stop antisemitism is avoid being seen as representatives of said government.

Accused was written and created by Jimmy McGovern, who has since gone on to bring viewers other hard-hitting dramas including BBC prison drama Time and child abuse drama Unforgivable. Accused proved to be a huge hit with critics and audiences alike, and went on to win the award for Best Drama Series at the 2011 International Emmy Awards, and two awards at the Royal Television Society Awards in 2013. Accused seasons 1 and 2 are now available to stream on Netflix. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. AdCheck out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.

In 2023, Indian nationals held the lion’s share of UK work visas, accounting for a staggering 162,655 approvals. Canada admitted just 1.88 lakh Indian students in 2024, barely half of the intake two years earlier. In 2025, nearly 60,000 Indian students were enrolled, up from 49,500 in 2023, according to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany. International education has become multipolar, with Indian students at the forefront of this recalibration.This is not just a change in the destination; it is rewriting aspirations and dreams. For decades, Indian students looked westward, convinced that success wore an American diploma or a Canadian visa.

For months, right-wing politicians, including Vice President JD Vance, have accused Britain of chilling free speech by arresting people who posted inflammatory anti-migrant messages online during last summer’s riots. At the same time, left-wing activists in London are waging a legal battle against the British government for arresting peaceful protesters who carried signs in support of a pro-Palestine organization that the government has labeled a terrorist group. Until last week, the British police and the government had staunchly defended the arrests on both sides of the ideological spectrum as necessary for public safety. But the dramatic arrest last week of a comedian turned anti-transgender activist — the latest clash over the limits of free speech in Britain — may be causing officials to rethink their position. That has the potential to reshape the contours of a debate that has implications for politics, free expression and criminal justice in both countries.

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