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Peter Mandelson scandal: the key questions that remain unanswered
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The Guardian · World

Peter Mandelson scandal: the key questions that remain unanswered

The foreign affairs select committee meets this week to discuss next steps and there are concerns any conclusions reached at this stage may be prematureThe parliamentary inquiry into Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador has heard more than 77,000 words of evidence from five of the most sen...

Henry Dyer and Paul Lewis
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Thames Water rescue deal threatened by uncertainty over next prime minister
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The Guardian · World

Thames Water rescue deal threatened by uncertainty over next prime minister

Exclusive: Potential investors fear Andy Burnham could push to bring utility companies into public ownershipA rescue deal for Thames Water is under threat because of a potential change in prime minister, government insiders have said.Ministers are negotiating a takeover deal for the stricken water c...

Helena Horton and Kiran Stacey
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‘Huge milestone’ as Libyan militia commander accused of torture to appear at ICC
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The Guardian · World

‘Huge milestone’ as Libyan militia commander accused of torture to appear at ICC

Prosecution is seen as landmark step towards justice over abuses of refugees trying to reach Europe from AfricaA former militia commander accused of overseeing murder, rape, enslavement and torture in Libyan detention centres will appear at the international criminal court on Tuesday for a hearing t...

Jason Burke International security correspondent
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Belfast harbour operator to invest £1.3bn as NI economy grows
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The Guardian · World

Belfast harbour operator to invest £1.3bn as NI economy grows

Port has upgraded offshore wind facilities and is to expand quays, ferry terminals and cruise ship servicesThe operator of Belfast harbour plans to spend £1.3bn over the next 25 years to take advantage of strong economic growth in Northern Ireland, in what would be one of the largest non-governmenta...

Jasper Jolly
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