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- Lord Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
[4 hours old]: The Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man has been taken to a London police station for interview following the arrest in Camden.

- Why has Alan Carr bought a castle and where is it?
[9 hours old]: The comedian has purchased a castle in the Scottish Borders which comes with 17 bedrooms and its own working railway.

- Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud
[7 hours old]: The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[119 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
[360 hours old]: Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

. 'It's cheaper to ship gluten-free food from the UK'
[17 hours old]: A Guernsey mum is calling for cheaper and a greater choice of gluten-free foods for her family.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1054 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[1535 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

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and in other news ...

- Watch: Peter Mandelson led away by police from Camden home
[5 hours old]: The Metropolitan Police said a 72-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

- Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
[2 hours old]: A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.

- Nottingham killer watched shooting videos online, inquiry hears
[5 hours old]: Valdo Calocane's phone was analysed after the Nottingham attacks in June 2023.

- BBC sorry for airing racial slur shouted by guest with Tourette's at Baftas
[3 hours old]: Actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time during the award ceremony in London.

- Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to killing parents Rob and Michele
[4 hours old]: Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday, after his parents were found dead in their Brentwood home in December.

- Queen tells Gisèle Pelicot her new memoir left her 'speechless'
[3 hours old]: Camilla praised the French rape survivor over tea at her Clarence House residence in London.

- PinkPantheress makes history by winning Brit Award for best producer
[6 hours old]: The pop star is the first woman to be named best producer since the award was created in 1977.

- Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers
[1 hours old]: Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office

- Rape suspect freed from jail in error now abroad
[3 hours old]: The man was awaiting trial when he was released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs and has now left the UK.

- Inside the children's home where late night footsteps meant fear and abuse
[3 hours old]: Two women who were sexually abused at Skircoat Lodge in Halifax in the 1990s tell their stories.

- Lord Mandelson arrest - how did we get here?
[3 hours old]: It comes after the ex-Labour minister was accused of passing sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

- Anti-government student protests spread to more Iranian universities
[6 hours old]: A fresh wave of anti-government protests at several Iranian universities that began on Saturday has spread to more campuses.

- 'The end of Xbox': fans split as AI exec takes over Microsoft's top gaming role
[6 hours old]: The executive shake-up has sparked online debate about new boss Asha Sharma's gaming credentials.

- Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia
[4 hours old]: Sergiy Kyslytsya is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year.

- 'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest
[2 hours old]: Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.

- Three key changes being made to special educational needs
[10 hours old]: The government has set out broad changes it will make to the SEND system in England in the coming years.

- No 10 says 'nothing off the table' over new US tariffs as UK could be among worst hit
[5 hours old]: Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs.

- Two arrested after death of 'British Lip King'
[6 hours old]: Two people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of Jordan James Parke.

- I almost lost my leg after Olympics crash, says US skier Lindsey Vonn
[6 hours old]: Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her leg from the injuries she sustained in a heavy crash at the Winter Olympics - and thanks the doctor who saved her from an amputation.

- Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings
[12 hours old]: Ofcom's £1.35m fine on 8579 LLC is the largest it has levied under the Online Safety Act so far.

- PM orders ethics investigation into minister over Labour Together claims
[6 hours old]: Josh Simons ran the think tank when it commissioned a report which investigated the background of a journalist.

- 'Sadistic' pair behind bars for blowing up sheep
[7 hours old]: Leighton Ashby and Oakley Holland beat the animal to death, then inserted fireworks in its body.

* Pacquiao and Mayweather agree professional rematch
[1 hours old]: Boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather agree a professional rematch at Sphere in Las Vegas in September.

* Super-sub Sesko earns Man Utd win at Everton
[1 hours old]: Watch Premier League highlights as Manchester United earn a narrow win over Everton thanks to a goal from substitute Benjamin Sesko.

- Five reasons for England's Six Nations slide
[5 hours old]: England's downturn in form has been steep and sudden. Why has their Six Nations campaign turned from Grand Slam dreams to a salvage job?

- Italian cricket in crisis amid sexual assault allegation
[3 hours old]: Italian cricket is in crisis days after the country's World Cup debut as it deals with an allegation of sexual assault by a senior figure within the national governing body.

- 'We'll give them a tough time' - England face another trial by spin
[7 hours old]: With Pakistan's spinners promising to provide a "tough time", England's frequent batting weakness stand between them and a World Cup semi-final.

- I almost lost my leg after crash, says Vonn
[6 hours old]: Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her leg from the injuries she sustained in a heavy crash at the Winter Olympics - and thanks the doctor who saved her from an amputation.

- No 10 says ‘nothing off the table’ over new US tariffs as UK could be among worst hit
[5 hours old]: Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs.

- Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms
[11 hours old]: Ted Sarandos says his company's offer is better for industry growth as it is "buying assets we don't currently have".

- When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?
[10 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.

- Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals
[2 hours old]: The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.

- Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban
[10 hours old]: Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.

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. Gordon Brown turns detective over Andrew
[32 hours old]: Gordon Brown has reportedly demanded a police investigation into the use of RAF bases.

. Trump's Tariffs... Trump attacks the Supreme Court over tariff ban
[75 hours old]: A breaking episode of Americast as POTUS takes on SCOTUS

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[23 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?
[16 hours old]: After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.

. How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm
[23 hours old]: More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

. The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes
[30 hours old]: Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.

. 'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment
[44 hours old]: Alan Milburn returns to his hometown of Newcastle as he undertakes a review into the growing numbers of young people out of work.

. Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%
[39 hours old]: After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.

. Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games
[70 hours old]: As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost 0 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.

. Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now?
[79 hours old]: If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.

. MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
[41 hours old]: A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.

. KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge
[79 hours old]: Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens

. Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus
[83 hours old]: The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

. Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
[82 hours old]: Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

. UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
[78 hours old]: The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

. Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall
[81 hours old]: Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.

. New Year's sport supplement buying adds to January retail sales surge
[83 hours old]: Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase.

. US economy slows in final months after turbulent year
[80 hours old]: Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy.

. Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
[94 hours old]: His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.

. Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner
[89 hours old]: Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.

. Live Nation sees strong ticket sales as monopoly lawsuit looms
[94 hours old]: The entertainment giant's revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[95 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[167 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[181 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[263 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[273 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[263 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[287 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[335 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
[152 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

. How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
[329 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

. Funding approved to reduce cold deaths
[34 hours old]: Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years.

. Key social issues identified in charity report
[40 hours old]: Each year, Citizens Advice selects social policy areas for analysis based on its clients' issues.

. Rare-breed horse centre cuts back amid cost woes
[62 hours old]: The stud continues but a visitor centre and cafe closes as the rare-breed centre takes stock.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2072 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[2183 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[2271 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. When the retail staff can't help you
[82 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.

. Why youth unemployment is rising
[147 hours old]: Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025

. File on 4 Investigates
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. Why you should consider switching bank accounts
[247 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.