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Peter Mandelson told Jeffrey Epstein he was "trying hard" to change government policy on bankers' bonuses at his request, months after the convicted sex trafficker had paid thousands of pounds to the then UK business secretary's husband.

More than three million pages related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released, the US Department of Justice has announced. 

Anthony Joshua, JK Rowling and Mo Salah have been named among the UK's 100 biggest taxpayers.

Parts of England already saturated by days of heavy rain are facing more downpours next week.

Former Labour minister Lord Triesman, who was "vital" to New Labour, according to Sir Tony Blair, has died at the age of 82, the party has said.

John Bishop was going through a divorce from his wife Melanie. It was October 2000 and he had moved out of his family home and would see his children on the weekend.

"He's powerless, he's being gaslit… a lot of people feel that way" - Riz Ahmed on why his "fresh" adaptation of Hamlet speaks to our "unfair" times.

Sir Richard Branson told Jeffrey Epstein he would love to see him again "as long as you bring your harem" in emails newly-released from the Epstein files.

Actress and singer, Claire Sweeney will star as Miss Hannigan in the UK and Ireland tour of 'Annie' when it opens at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in February 2027.

Dudley MP, Sonia Kumar has expressed serious concern following the sudden closure of Ye Olde Foundry, a long-standing Dudley town centre pub after its premises licence was revoked with immediate effect.

When Diane Vukmirovic fell in her back garden, she broke her wrist and was left lying on the ground in pain - now, the 75-year-old feels confident living independently again.

A man has died after being hit by a double decker bus near to Russells Hall Hospital.

Proud Wulfrunian Suzi Perry has been confirmed as guest speaker at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s celebration of International Women’s Day.

Dudley’s newest political party geared up for May’s local elections by asking the public to have a say on its manifesto.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to take action on the Birmingham bins strike by more than 30 MPs.

A full review of Dudley Council’s winter maintenance programme – including the use of grit bins – is to be carried out, the leader of the authority said today.

John Bishop was going through a divorce from his wife Melanie. It was October 2000 and he had moved out of his family home and would see his children on the weekend.

"He's powerless, he's being gaslit… a lot of people feel that way" - Riz Ahmed on why his "fresh" adaptation of Hamlet speaks to our "unfair" times.

Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actress who starred as Kevin's mother in Home Alone and the eccentric Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, has died.

"Purposeful storytelling" is how Melania Trump herself describes what audiences will find in her cinematic debut.

Anthony Joshua, JK Rowling and Mo Salah have been named among the UK's 100 biggest taxpayers.

Luke Humphries fired a stunning nine-darter during a dramatic victory over Luke Woodhouse at the Winmau World Masters, as Luke Littler stormed into the quarter-finals.

Paul Merson says Arsenal's dominant victory at Leeds will go down as the game that won them the Premier League title.

Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time of the Barcelona shakedown as Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull all topped 100 laps on a final productive day of long-running for F1 teams in Spain.

Luke Littler narrowly avoided a first-round exit at the Winmau World Masters after surviving a match dart in a dramatic victory over Mike De Decker in Milton Keynes.

Thames Water is edging closer to a multibillion pound rescue deal with its lenders that would keep the ailing utility out of temporary public ownership.

Peter Mandelson told Jeffrey Epstein he was "trying hard" to change government policy on bankers' bonuses at his request, months after the convicted sex trafficker had paid thousands of pounds to the then UK business secretary's husband.

Anthony Joshua, JK Rowling and Mo Salah have been named among the UK's 100 biggest taxpayers.

The founder of Mumsnet is in talks with private equity investors about selling a stake in the online community for parents she set up more than a quarter of a century ago.

Donald Trump has revealed his pick to become the world's most powerful central banker, declaring Kevin Warsh "may be the best" ever.

Keir Starmer describes himself as a "British pragmatist" who takes a "common sense" approach. When it comes to global affairs, and domestic ones too, he isn't one to grandstand, he'd rather try to get things done.

Northern Ireland should hold a referendum on whether it should become part of a united Ireland by 2030, the country's first minister has said.

Former Labour minister Lord Triesman, who was "vital" to New Labour, according to Sir Tony Blair, has died at the age of 82, the party has said.

Jeffrey Epstein wired thousands of pounds after Lord Peter Mandelson's husband asked him to pay for his osteopathy course fees, according to emails included in newly released Epstein files.

China has lifted restrictions on some British MPs and peers and will now allow all parliamentarians to visit the country, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

Iran says its "fingers are on the trigger" after Donald Trump declined to reveal whether the US would move against the country.

Two explosions have been reported in Iran as the regime denied a ‌military leader was targeted, amid heightened tension in the region.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said the people of Myanmar "face a deepening crisis", five years after the country's democratically-elected government was overthrown by the military.

Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actress who starred as Kevin's mother in Home Alone and the eccentric Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, has died.

Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Milan, Italy, to protest against the deployment of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staff at the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Northern Ireland should hold a referendum on whether it should become part of a united Ireland by 2030, the country's first minister has said.

The search operation for a seven-year-old girl who was swept out to sea in Morocco has been "hindered" by a storm, an MP has said.

At least 30 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday, according to hospitals in Gaza.

More than 200 people have been reported dead after a landslide hit coltan mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Parts of Ukraine and Moldova suffered power cuts on Saturday after high-voltage power lines failed while both countries were affected by sub-zero temperatures.

American climber Alex Honnold ascended one of the world's tallest buildings on Sunday without a rope or protective equipment. 

A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.

A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.

It's a debate that's torn families apart for years - with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table.

Don't get too upset, but 'rage bait' has been named by Oxford University Press as this year's Word of the Year, beating other online terms.