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Downing Street rallies behind Starmer as he is set to face ‘judgment day’ over Mandelson vetting uproar

Prime Minister facing crunch week for his premiership amid fallout over Mandelson vetting row, Senior Government figures say

Evening Standard

Downing Street rallies behind Starmer as he is expected to face ‘judgment day’

Senior Government figures told the Guardian newspaper that the Prime Minister is facing ‘judgment day’ next week.

The Independent UK

Monday’s Mandelson showdown could be Starmer’s last stand

Nothing about No 10’s version of the Mandelson debacle makes sense as the excuses factory works overtime

The Guardian - UK

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Starmer accused of ‘cover-up’ over Mandelson vetting scandal

The Independent put revelations that Peter Mandelson had failed MI6 vetting for the US ambassador role to Downing Street in September – but a ‘furious’ PM insists he did not know until this week

The Independent UK

Risks to children on social media ‘can’t go on like this’, PM tells tech bosses

Senior figures from X, Meta, Snap, TikTok, and Google have been called to Downing Street for talks.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer spends almost £30,000 of taxpayer money to refurbish Downing Street flat

The Cabinet Office spent £14,319 on refurbishment and £15,442 on furnishing the flat for the prime minister

The Independent UK

Starmer and Trump have discussed need for ‘practical plan’ in reopening Strait of Homuz

A Downing Street spokesperson confirmed the Prime Minister's conversation with President Trump from Qatar this evening

The Independent UK

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Politics latest: ‘Angry’ Reeves says Trump started Iran war with ‘no clear plan’ to end conflict

Starmer also hits out at US president as he vows not to bow to ‘pressure’ to join America’s war in Middle East

The Independent UK

Starmer calls for ‘joint effort’ with business on Iran war economic impact

Bosses from oil firms, shipping companies and banks were invited to Downing Street for crisis talks.

Evening Standard

Zack Polanski tells NEU teachers’ union that Greens would abolish ‘toxic’ Ofsted – as it happened

The Green party leader said Ofsted is a ‘failed institution’ and that teaching should move ‘toward a genuinely collaborative model’

The Guardian - UK

Downing Street welcomes ‘postponement’ of US strikes on Iranian power plants

Donald Trump had threatened to obliterate Iran’s power plants if it did not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz by just before midnight on Monday.

Evening Standard

Hundreds march through London to protest against US and Israeli attacks on Iran

Stop the War Coalition’s march ended with speeches outside Downing Street.

The Independent UK

Charles bids farewell to Nigerian president ahead of state visit ending

Bola Ahmed Tinubu will later meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street.

Evening Standard

Reeves and Miliband to demand answers from energy and fuel bosses over rip-off price rises

The chancellor and energy secretary to meet energy bosses to warn against profiteering amid soaring oil prices

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Rachel Reeves asks watchdog to ‘crack down’ on fuel ‘rip-offs’ amid Iran war

The Chancellor and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will hold a meeting at Downing Street with petrol retailers and energy suppliers.

Evening Standard

Extra British fighter jets will deploy to Middle East, Keir Starmer announces

The Prime Minister also told a Downing Street press conference that a delayed Government-chartered flight from Oman had taken off.

The Guardian - UK

Badenoch gives a borderline disgraceful performance at PMQs on Iran

At times like this you have to thank your lucky stars that the opposition leader is not in Downing Street

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Reeves reaffirms commitment to end windfall tax in talks with North Sea bosses

The Chancellor met figures from BP, TotalEnergies and Serica in Downing Street.

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The Independent UK

Starmer sets out reforms to address failing special needs education

The Government has announced extra funding for special education needs and disabilities provision in mainstream schools.

Evening Standard

What do the SEND reforms mean for schools in England?

Mainstream schools in England will receive direct funding to support Send children as part of a plan to make the system more inclusive

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer buys personalised cufflinks given to him by Donald Trump as gift for his son

The Prime Minister purchased the gift, which would otherwise have been held by Downing Street

The Guardian - UK

Jonathan Powell rejects overtures to replace McSweeney as Starmer’s chief of staff

Exclusive: Powell, who held post under Blair, is said to be considering leaving current role as national security adviser

Evening Standard

Larry the cat marks 15 years as No 10’s chief mouser

The 19-year-old tabby, officially known as the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, often appears outside the Prime Minister’s door.

The Independent UK

Larry the cat celebrates 15 years at Downing Street

‘He represents stability, and that’s at a premium,’ says an expert as Larry the Cat marks 15 years of service at Downing Street

The Times of India

Purr-manent resident: Larry the cat marks 15 years at Downing Street as Britain’s political top cat

In a political landscape often defined by upheaval and leadership churn, one resident of 10 Downing Street has remained a constant. Larry, the British government’s official Chief Mouser, marked 15 years in the role on Sunday, becoming one of the most enduring figures associated with the prime minister’s residence.

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