PM says Mandelson appointment was mistake as No 10 denies cover-up
Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a “reputational risk”. Source link
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Did Louis Theroux's manosphere documentary change anyone's mind?
A group of young men and others who keep track of the online space say if they think the documentary will have an impact. Source link
Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops. Source link
UK weather: Spring to make a comeback with warmest day of the year forecast
The colder Arctic air across the UK over the last few days has meant temperatures have struggled to reach double figures for many. Combined with some wintry showers and snow over higher ground, it felt like winter had made a return. However, through this week a warmer southerly wind will draw up air from the…
Utah bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband
A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink. Source link
Churchill’s granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 note
Sir Winston Churchill will be replaced on the £5 note by an animal, the Bank of England has said. Emma Soames, granddaughter of Sir Winston, told BBC Newsnight she was happy with the idea and she rejected Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s characterisation of the change as “wokery”. Source link
The family donating kidneys to their siblings
“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.” Source link
Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one
The star sells 183,000 albums as fans give a hearty embrace to Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally Source link
Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold. Source link
Online English tests for migrants risk criminal abuse, providers warn government
“Given the importance of secure English language testing for the UK’s immigration system and the protection of our borders, we cannot endorse the proposed approach by bidding for this tender while retaining our commitment to responsible, trusted and secure assessment,” it said. Source link