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How has the Mandelson saga impacted the relationship between the PM & the Civil Service?

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Keir Starmer v The Civil Service
What effect has the Mandelson saga had on the PM’s relationship with the civil service?
22 Apr 2026,42 mins
The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins
Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting.
21 Apr 2026,34 mins,
MPs Grill Starmer Over Mandelson (Again)
PM defends his actions over the appointment of Mandelson.
20 Apr 2026,39 mins
Is The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Open (Or Shut) Right Now?
Plus, the government digs in over the Mandelson vetting row.
19 Apr 2026,33 mins
Mandelson Failed Security Vetting: What Happens Next?
The Prime Minister is once again facing calls to resign.
18 Apr 2026,36 mins
Mandelson Failed Security Vetting: The Prime Minister Speaks Out
Keir Starmer says it's 'staggering' he wasn’t told Mandelson failed security vetting.
17 Apr 2026,47 mins
Mandelson Failed Security Vetting: Who Knew What, When?
Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says.
16 Apr 2026,33 mins
The Legal Advisers Helping Migrants Pose As Gay
The BBC investigation into the abuse of the asylum system.
15 Apr 2026,33 mins
Can We Afford To Keep The UK Safe?
Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'.
14 Apr 2026,31 mins
The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack
Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack.
13 Apr 2026,37 mins
US-Iran Talks Fail... What Happens Next?
And what stopped an agreement?
12 Apr 2026,25 mins
US-Iran Peace Talks + Artemis II Returns
It’s a historic day.
11 Apr 2026,33 mins
Electioncast: What’s Happening In Wales?
Everything you need to know about the Senedd elections.
10 Apr 2026,35 mins
The Defence Secretary Interview: The Covert Russian Submarine Operation
British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.
09 Apr 2026,28 mins
US-Iran Ceasefire Agreed (For Now)
US & Iran agree a ceasefire but how long will it last?
08 Apr 2026,30 mins
Trump Threatens ‘Whole Civilisation Will Die Tonight’
Trump warns "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless Iran reaches a deal.
07 Apr 2026,36 mins
The ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ Department - Part 3
Covering the Home Office.
04 Apr 2026,41 mins
The ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ Department - Part 2
Leading the Home Office.
04 Apr 2026,31 mins
The ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ Department - Part 1
Inside the Home Office.
04 Apr 2026,57 mins
Electioncast: Here We Go Again!
Everything you need to know about the elections.
43 mins
NASA Returns To The Moon (And Beyond)
Nasa launch first crewed mission around the moon in 50 years.
02 Apr 2026,29 mins
Will Trump Really Leave Nato?
Trump considers leaving Nato, as Starmer says he won't change his position on Iran.
32 mins
Can The King Bring Trump Back On Side?
King state visit to US to go ahead, despite more Trump criticism of UK.
31 Mar 2026,37 mins
Scott Mills Sacked By BBC
Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.
30 Mar 2026,37 mins
How Should the UK Respond to the Global Energy Crisis?
A political dividing line emerges over the response to rising gas prices.
29 Mar 2026,25 mins
Why Josh Simons Resigned From Government
The former minister says he’d been ‘naive’ and is ‘sorry’ over journalist investigation.
28 Mar 2026,49 mins
The Week: Is There A Path To Peace?
The US and Iran make proposals for peace, but can they actually start talking?
27 Mar 2026,34 mins
The Social Media Addiction Trial
Campaigners win landmark legal battle against social media giants.
26 Mar 2026,33 mins
The US-Iran Briefing Wars
Are the US and Iran peace talks going anywhere?
25 Mar 2026,29 mins
Are US-Iran Talks Actually Happening?
What do we know about negotiations to de-escalate the Iran war?
24 Mar 2026,48 mins