‘Much‑needed relief’ for homeowners as more lenders poised to cut mortgage rates
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Adam Thomas ‘probably would have walked’ if not for Gemma Collins on I’m A Celeb
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Tucker Carlson apologizes for his role in helping Trump get elected: ‘I’ll be tormented for a long time’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTucker Carlson apologizes for his role in helping Trump get elected: ‘I’ll be tormented for a long time’Disenchanted right-wing broadcaster also hits out at president’s ‘low character’ as he admits experiencing profound buyer’s remorse since the outbreak of the Iran warJoe Sommerlad Tuesday 21 April 2026 11:22 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Cop...
Crest Nicholson warns over profits amid Iran war impact on costs and demand
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Stormont decisions could unlock £3.3bn in spending power, Treasury review finds
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Jesy Nelson visits 10 Downing Street amid SMA campaign
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New Lloyds Banking Group partnership aims to cut hassle for home buyers
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Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations
Politics Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek April 21, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washingto...
Denise Richards 'inconsolable' over ex Patrick Muldoon's sudden death as her daughter shares grief
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Towie star Jordan Wright ‘was found dead in drainage ditch in Thailand’
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Aussie accuses the country of 'selling itself out' as he asks why we are giving away one of our biggest exports for FREE
Former economics teacher turned politics guru Konrad Benjamin appeared at a senate committee that heard Australians have been 'putting up with this crap for decades'.
Foreign Office was asked to find role for senior Starmer aide, says Olly Robbins
Ex-civil servant testifying about Peter Mandelson says there was a ‘creep’ of senior diplomatic roles going to political figuresUK politics live – latest updatesDowning Street asked the Foreign Office to find a senior diplomatic role for Keir Starmer’s then communications chief, Matthew Doyle, the department’s former lead civil servant revealed on Tuesday.Testifying to MPs at parliament’s foreign affairs select committee, Olly Robbins said he had had several conversations with No 10 about findin...
Alan Osmond's heartbreaking final post with his wife before The Osmonds singer's death at 76
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Gregg Wallace says he is selling family home and plans to travel around Italy
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Trump’s Federal Reserve chair pick to face lawmakers at key confirmation hearing – US politics live
The hearing marks a key hurdle Kevin Warsh must overcome in order to succeed Jerome Powell when his term ends on 15 MayHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Federal Reserve will commit to protecting central bank independence on interest rates at a crucial confirmation hearing later today.Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Donald Trump’s labor secretary, resigned from her role with the administration. She said it was “an honor and a privilege to serve” to se...
Democrats demand Trump admin. halt plan to collect federal workers' health data
Politics Democrats demand Trump administration halt plan to collect federal workers' health data By Amanda Seitz, Maia Rosenfeld April 21, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / KFF Health News Add CBS News on Google Democratic lawmakers are demanding that the Trump administration halt plans to collect sensitive medical records for millions of federal workers and retirees, as well as their family members.The Office of Personnel Management has asked 65 insurance companies to provide monthly reports with detailed m...
Alcatraz Island suddenly shuts for tourists weeks after Trump demands $150M to reopen infamous prison
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAlcatraz Island suddenly shuts for tourists weeks after Trump demands $150M to reopen infamous prisonCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom previously said that President Trump’s plans resembled the ‘substance’ surrounding Alcatraz: ‘fog’Owen Scott Tuesday 21 April 2026 09:57 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBook...
Olly Robbins says he faced ‘constant pressure’ to get Mandelson in post
Sacked Foreign Office permanent secretary says he was under pressure from Downing Street over appointment of US ambassadorUK politics live – latest updatesThe sacked senior civil servant Oliver Robbins has said he was subject to “constant pressure” when he arrived in the Foreign Office to get Peter Mandelson in post as soon as possible.He said the Cabinet Office urged the Foreign Office to allow Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US without the usual vetting process but the Fo...
MAGA lawmaker dismisses Kash Patel scandal: ‘I’ve seen a lot guys drink and have fun’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMAGA lawmaker dismisses Kash Patel scandal: ‘I’ve seen a lot guys drink and have fun’Georgia Republican Rep. Rich McCormick defends FBI director over accusations of excessive drinking: ‘As long as it doesn’t affect his job in a negative way, I’m cool’Joe Sommerlad Tuesday 21 April 2026 09:41 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":...
Ed Miliband says he and Lammy feared Mandelson appointment could ‘blow up’
Energy secretary says both he and the then foreign secretary were worried making Mandelson US envoy was riskyUK politics live – latest updatesEd Miliband and David Lammy discussed concerns about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to Washington which they feared could “blow up”, the energy secretary has revealed.Miliband said he had spoken to Lammy, who was foreign secretary at the time Mandelson was given the Washington post, with both expressing reservations. Continue rea...