Senior civil servants knew weeks ago that Mandelson had failed security vetting

At least two senior civil servants knew weeks ago that Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting for his US ambassador role, Sky News understands.

Counter terror police probe attack on Jewish charity's former premises

Counter terrorism police are leading an investigation into an arson attack on a building that used to belong to a Jewish charity.

Top civil servant fixed it for PM and paid the price over Mandelson vetting

What do I think really happened with Mandelson and vetting?

No hazardous items found near Israeli embassy after drone attack claim

Suspicious items, including two jars containing powder, found near the Israeli embassy in London have been assessed as non-hazardous by police.

Why are England fans facing paying $150 for a 15 minute train ride?

England fans are facing having to pay train fares of more than £100 to watch one of their World Cup group matches in the USA.

Boy, 11, dies after bike involved in crash with bus and car

An 11-year-old cyclist has died after a crash involving a bus and a car in Derby.

Canadian 'online poison seller' to have 'murder charges dropped in plea deal'

A Canadian chef accused of supplying deadly substances to people around the world who have taken their own lives will have murder charges dropped as part of a plea deal, his lawyer has said.

Briton admits role in plot to steal $8m in virtual currency

A British man has pleaded guilty to plotting to hack into the computer systems of 12 companies to steal at least $8m (£5.9m) in virtual currency from US victims.

Daniel Kinahan arrested over alleged links to 'international organised crime'

Irish national Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai over alleged links to an "international organised crime network".

Buyout firm plots £600m swoop on London-listed Advanced Medical Solutions Group