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Mandelson must make his voice ‘the most important’ as ambassador to US – Darroch
The former British ambassador in Washington also said life under a Donald Trump presidency will be ‘like a 24/7 bar-room brawl’.
Lord Mandelson ‘good fit’ for ambassador to US, Cabinet minister says
Lord Mandelson is expected to be made the UK’s top diplomat in Washington in a political appointment as Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Lord Peter Mandelson expected to be named next ambassador to US
The tenure of Dame Karen Pierce, the current office holder, is expected to come to an end at the start of 2025.
Trump returns to Washington in triumph and meets Biden at White House
The Republican President-elect defeated Kamala Harris in last week’s election.
Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump 2020 election case
Prosecutors said they needed more time to assess following Donald Trump’s presidential victory.
Reeves confirms change to debt rule and warns of higher taxes as Budget looms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted her first Budget would pave the way for improved public services and ‘rebuild our economy’.
Government borrowing costs rise ahead of Reeves’ first Budget
Speculation that Rachel Reeves will change the way debt is assessed triggered a market reaction.
Report suggests Reeves could announce plans to change Britain’s debt rules
The Chancellor will be looking to raise up to £40 billion from tax hikes and spending cuts in order to avoid a return to austerity.
Iranian operatives charged in the US with hacking Trump’s presidential campaign
Multiple major news organisations said they were leaked confidential information from inside the Trump campaign.
New Starbucks boss faces online storm over 1,000-mile commute by private jet
Social media users were quick to criticise the world’s biggest coffee shop chain in light of its sustainability efforts like banning plastic straws.