Kate, who is in remission after being diagnosed with cancer in 2024, addresses those affected by the disease, telling them: "Please know that you are not alone." She tells how a cancer journey has "moments of fear and exhaustion" but also "moments of strength, kindness, and profound connection". It is accompanied by footage of her visiting the Royal Marsden Hospital in London last January, on the day she confirmed she was in remission. Cancer, she says, touches "so many lives. Not only patients, but the families and friends and caregivers who walk beside them. As anyone who has experienced this journey will know, it's not linear". World Cancer Day, she adds, is "a reminder of the importance of care, understanding and hope". The princess's message comes a day after the King posted his own video to mark the day in which he said that he had been "profoundly moved" by the "community of care that surrounds every cancer patient" following his own diagnosis. In a message on the Royal Family's Instagram account, he pointed to the specialists, nurses, researchers and volunteers who "work tirelessly to save and improve lives". This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

They include Taskmaster stars Ania Magliano and Emma Sidi, Black Ops star Hammed Animashaun, and Ayoade Bamgboye, who was named best newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards last year. Larry Dean, who has appeared on Live At The Apollo, and Celeste Dring, whose credits include This Country and Lazy Susan, also feature in the SNL UK cast of 11, along with Paddy Young (Everyone Else Burns and Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping) and "Instagram heartthrob" Al Nash. George Fouracres (Steve), Jack Shep (Big Boys) and Annabel Marlow (Six The Musical) complete the line-up, billed as the "new generation" of British comedians. SNL, broadcast on NBC in the US, is an American pop culture institution which has been running for 50 years, and launched the careers of stars including Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell. The first UK version is set to launch on Sky in March, with a guest host helming the show each week. Star hosts in the US last year included Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Josh O'Connor, Glen Powell, Golden Globes presenter Nikki Glaser and recent Grammy winner Bad Bunny. "I just love sketch comedy," said Dean, on why he wanted to join the show. "There have been so many people who have appeared on Saturday Night Live, either as hosts or part of the cast, that are my comedy heroes - like Jim Carrey, Richard Pryor, Mike Myers, Dana Carvey." Fouracres said he had often watched clips of the US show and thought, "I wish we had that. Why don't we have something like that?" Being part of the new show "blows my tiny mind", he added. Producers announced the UK show's creative team in November and have said writers will also be revealed soon. Written, rehearsed and performed in the week of each show, every episode will be staged in front of a live studio audience and feature an opening monologue, topical sketches, live music, and a UK take on SNL's famous news satire, Weekend Update. Lead producer James Longman said the UK cast members represent "the freshest voices we have" and are "bold, exciting and of course, incredibly funny". Read more:The Ozzy tape found in an attic after 46 yearsKPop Demon Hunters singers to perform at BAFTAs The UK show will be overseen by US producer Lorne Michaels. Phil Edgar Jones, executive director for unscripted originals at Sky, said the time is right for the show as "we all need a laugh like never before". "The show's long-standing legacy of discovering and nurturing outstanding comedy talent speaks for itself, and this UK version will build on that legacy with the support of Lorne Michaels, a brilliant local production team, and an exciting new generation of voices," he said. Saturday Night Live UK will be broadcast on Sky and streaming service NOW from 21 March.

Emails released by the US Justice Department appear to show conversations between the ex-cabinet minister and the paedophile financier about political matters. Ella Marriott, a commander in the Metropolitan Police, said it had received "a number of reports into alleged misconduct in public office including a referral from the UK government". She said the Met will "continue to assess all relevant information brought to our attention as part of this investigation". Tap here for the latest on the Epstein files The former US ambassador has not responded to the latest allegations but has stepped down from the House of Lords. He has previously expressed regret about his past ties to Epstein, and in a recent interview with The Times described Epstein as "muck that you can't get off your shoe" and referred to a "handful of misguided historical emails, which I deeply regret sending". What is misconduct in a public office? Misconduct in a public office refers to "serious wilful abuse or neglect" of powers relating to the role in public office, according to the Crown Prosecution Service. Joshua Rozenberg, a legal commentator, told Sky News that it is an "unusual" offence "because it's one created by the judges, laid down by the courts over many years". "For that reason, there isn't actually a maximum penalty at all. It's life imprisonment because parliament has never actually set a maximum." Due to the "complicated" nature of the offence, Mr Rozenberg said the government is trying to replace it with a new law, the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, which is currently going through parliament. Part of the bill covers misconduct in public office, stating that a person commits an offence if they use "their office to obtain a benefit, whether for themselves or somebody else, or to cause somebody else to suffer a detriment". What we know about the allegations The Cabinet Office said on 3 February that it had passed material to the police after an initial review of the newly released documents found they contained "likely market-sensitive information" and official handling safeguards had been "compromised". Emails released in the Epstein files from 2009 appear to show that Lord Mandelson shared sensitive information on at least four occasions. Tap to follow Cheat Sheet here At the time he was business secretary in Gordon Brown's government, which was dealing with the 2008 financial crash and its aftermath. Emails appear to show that Lord Mandelson told Epstein he was "trying hard" to change government policy on bankers' bonuses, and gave him advance notice of a €500bn EU bank bailout the day before it was announced. The peer also appeared to write to Epstein in June 2009 about an "interesting note that's gone to the PM", forwarding an assessment by Mr Brown's adviser Nick Butler of potential policy measures including an "asset sales plan". Read more:Mandelson had no alternative but to resignEpstein files: Key findings so farIt is clear Epstein was welcomed into Andrew's family fold In a cabinet meeting on 3 February, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told ministers that Lord Mandelson had "let the country down". He said the alleged passing on of highly sensitive government business was disgraceful, adding that he was not reassured that all the information had yet emerged. Sky News has approached representatives for Lord Mandelson for comment on the claims he leaked sensitive information. Could Mandelson end up in court? If convicted of an offence, Lord Mandelson could potentially face jail time. However, Mr Rozenberg said the police investigation will need to be concluded before any further action is decided. He said the investigation appears to be moving "very quickly" but the Met is likely now focusing on "what evidence they can find, whether they can substantiate the emails, whether they are something that Lord Mandelson doesn't deny having sent or received, whether there's other evidence and what explanation he has, if he has an explanation, for what may have happened 20 years ago". Again, Lord Mandelson has not commented on the claims.

The card at London's Olympia will be Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions first UK event. Rising star Dubois takes on British rival Harper in a 10-round world championship unification for the WBO and WBC lightweight titles. Dubois: I'll go undisputed and chase the Baumgardner fightScotney the 'best fighter in the world under the age of 30' Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW In the historic double main event, Catford's unified super-bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney, 11-0, will face Mexico's WBA world titlist Mayelli Flores, 13-1-1 (4), in a 10-round undisputed championship clash contested at 122 lbs. Entering the fight, Scotney is the youngest woman in British boxing history to fight for undisputed, and if she wins, she will become the youngest UK boxer, male or female, in the four-belt era to become undisputed world champion. Joining the card will be MVP's former undisputed champion, and the only pro fighter to beat Katie Taylor, Chantelle Cameron, 21-1 (8). She fights Czech contender Michaela Kotaskova, 11-0-4 (2). Cameron vs Kotaskova will be a 10-round championship bout for the WBO super-welterweight world title as Cameron aims to win a world championship in a second weight division. Also on the card, Mexico's IBF super-flyweight champion Irma Garcia, 25-5-1 (5), will make a 10-round world title defence at 115lbs against England's Emma Dolan, 8-0 (1). Dubois vs Harper and Scotney vs Flores is a Most Valuable Promotions event in association with VIP Boxing Promotions. Ticket details will be announced during the kick-off press conference on Friday. MVP's WBC lightweight world champion "Sweet" Caroline Dubois fights out of London. The 2020 Olympian made her pro debut in February 2022. In August 2024, she won the WBC Interim lightweight title, then was elevated to become the WBC lightweight world champion that December. The 25-year-old southpaw successfully defended her title three times in 2025 to confirm her place as one of the rising stars in the sport. "I'm excited to make this fight," said Dubois. "This is a massive fight in my career and for British boxing, both a legacy fight and unification. The goal is to become undisputed world champion and this is the first step." MVP's WBO lightweight world champion Terri "Belter" Harper fights out of Doncaster. She won the WBC super-featherweight title in 2020. In 2022, Harper moved up four divisions to 154lbs to win the WBA super-welterweight world crown. In September 2024, she moved down to 135lbs and claimed the WBO lightweight world title. With that win, she became Britain's first three-division women's world champion. Harper made her first title defence at 135lbs in May of last year. "This fight has been a long time in the making," Harper said. "I'm grateful to MVP for getting it over the line. I'm excited to be headlining MVP's first UK show!" 'Destiny awaits!' MVP's unified super-bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney will become the youngest UK female boxer to fight for undisputed - and will become the youngest boxer in UK history, male or female, to become undisputed champion if she wins. The Catford favourite became IBF world champion in just her seventh pro fight before unifying when she won the WBO title in 2024. The 27-year-old then claimed the WBC belt on the undercard of MVP's Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano trilogy fight last July. "Nothing is like God's timing," Scotney, a devout Christian, said. "For that little kid that first glimpsed the stage and stakes that await on Sunday April 5 everything has aligned to this very moment. I'm beyond grateful to MVP for delivering once again, and now it's my turn. "Destiny awaits, time to make history in my hometown in front of my very own." Mayelli Flores is the reigning WBA super-bantamweight world champion from Mexico City. After an early career highlighted by a narrow defeat in a world title challenge against Yulihan Luna, Flores defeated Nazarena Romero by split decision to capture the WBA 122lb crown last May. The 33-year-old Flores represents Mexico with pride as she continues her rise among the sport's elite. "I would like to thank God, MVP and my team for this incredible opportunity," Flores said. "When I heard the fight was moved to the UK, I agreed without hesitation. We Mexicans show up ready to fight anywhere, mentally and physically ready for war. Ellie Scotney is a great and tough fighter, but I am up for the challenge. A win over Scotney will put me in the history books as Mexico's first undisputed female boxer in history. I am ready to make history. "I dedicate this fight to my family and all the boxing fans watching in person and at home." Former undisputed super-lightweight champion, Chantelle "Il Capo" Cameron won the WBC 140lb world title in 2020, unified her titles in 2021, then became undisputed super-lightweight champion in 2022. She successfully defended her crown against Irish legend Katie Taylor in May 2023, while their rematch resulted in a majority decision victory for Taylor. Cameron returned in July 2024 to win the WBC Interim 140lb title. "I cannot thank MVP enough for this opportunity to become a two-weight world champion," said Cameron. "When we spoke to Jake and Nakisa [Bidarian] about signing with MVP there were a lot of promises made, and they have delivered on every one of those promises. Fighting for a world title in the UK on Sky Sports is huge for me and my family. "Sunday, April 5 you are going to see the very best of Chantelle Cameron." Michaela Kotaskova is a Czech-born Austrian professional boxer, boxing coach and charity ambassador. She began boxing in 2014 in the Czech Republic while at university, then continued her studies at the University of Vienna while pursuing her boxing career. Between 2017 and 2022, she represented the Austrian national boxing team and became a multiple-time Austrian national champion, then turned professional in 2022. Kotaskova is the WBO's No 1 contender at 147lbs and No 4 contender at 154lbs. "I've put my blood, sweat, and tears into the sport for the past decade," she said." I fear no one, and should not be underestimated. This level of opposition is nothing new to me. I'm ready to take everything she's willing to give." Irma "La Torbellino" García is a professional boxer, attorney, police officer, and member of the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico City. In the ring, she is both a former and current world champion, having previously won the WBA bantamweight world title at 118lbs and now holds the IBF super-flyweight world title. "I'm proud to make my second title defence with one of the biggest promotions in the world, MVP," Garcia said. "We know what's in front of us - this is a serious challenge against an undefeated fighter who's coming hungry. But my team and I are doing the work, staying locked in, and we're ready to prove exactly who the champion is. That belt belongs to Mexico, and after this fight, it's going back home where it belongs." Emma Dolan hails from Newark and is the current British and Commonwealth super-flyweight champion. Dolan has climbed up the world rankings with consecutive victories in 2023 that saw her win and defend the Commonwealth 115lb title. She added the British title to her collection in a fight of the year contender against Shannon Ryan in June 2024, and has defended both successfully. Now the IBF's No 1 contender, she aims to become the first British woman to win a world flyweight title. "I'm looking forward to this fight. It's felt a long time coming but it's nearly here now," Dolan said. "I can't wait to show everyone what Carl [Greaves, her trainer] and I have been working on behind closed doors and bring that title back home." A major milestone Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions, said: "This event represents a major milestone for MVP as we bring our brand to the UK for the first time, and do so with Sky Sports, with a card that reflects the scale, depth and ambition of women's boxing today. "In our double main event, Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper marks the long-anticipated unification between two of MVP's elite British champions, while Ellie Scotney has the opportunity to make history and become the youngest undisputed champion the UK has ever seen. "Alongside them, Chantelle Cameron fights to become a two-division champion and Emma Dolan gets her first world title shot. "MVP is the global home of women's boxing, and partnering with Sky Sports for the UK, to deliver this event will give these athletes the platform and market exposure they deserve, live from Olympia in London on Sunday April 5." Sky's Chief Sports Officer, Jonathan Licht, said: "Women's boxing will return to Sky Sports this April in what promises to be an action-packed night at Olympia. British rivals Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper will go head-to-head for the unified world title, and Ellie Scotney will take on Mayelli Flores as she bids to make history as the youngest UK boxer ever to become undisputed world champion. Partnering with Most Valuable Promotions, the global leader in women's boxing, on this event reflects our shared commitment to supporting and elevating women's sport, and as the UK's largest investor in and broadcaster of women's sport, we can't wait to be at the heart of the action for our viewers." Sky Sports has broadcast some of the most iconic moments in women's boxing, including the first all-female card in 2022 which was headlined by Claressa Shields' landmark victory over Savannah Marshall. More than two million viewers tuned in, making it the most-watched women's professional boxing event at the time, delivering Sky's biggest audience for live women's sport ever. Just last year, Sky Sports exclusively broadcast the second all-female card in the UK, headlined by Natasha Jonas vs Lauren Price from Royal Albert Hall. Gareth Lloyd, Business Development Director at Olympia Events, said: "Olympia is an iconic London venue with 140 years of hosting world-class sporting and boxing events. As we near the final stages of our multi-billion-pound regeneration into a global destination, we are proud to honour that heritage while setting a clear precedent for the future, welcoming MVP's UK debut with this standout double-header event. "It demonstrates how our historic halls, alongside new premium live entertainment and hospitality venues soon opening as part of the newly redeveloped estate, are ready to set the stage for global events of this scale and ambition." Watch Dubois vs Harper and Scotney vs Flores live on Sky Sports on Sunday April 5.

Police were called just after 5pm on Tuesday following a report a man had collapsed in Oxford Street, close to the junction with Bonners Lane, near De Montfort University. While officers were on their way to the scene, it was reported the victim - aged in his 20s - had been stabbed, Leicestershire Police said. He was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary where he died a short time later, the force added. De Montfort University said the victim was one of its students. The university's vice-chancellor, Professor Katie Normington, said: "We are devastated to confirm the tragic death of one of our students. "Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by what has happened. "We are offering direct support to students, staff and the family of the victim." Police said it is believed the victim was involved in an altercation with another man in the street, who left the scene before officers arrived. Read more from Sky News:Snooker legend John Virgo diesBaby formula recalled due to toxin Detective Inspector Lorna Granville said: "CCTV in the area is currently being reviewed and officers are speaking to potential witnesses to assist with our investigation. "We know a lot of people came to the aid of the victim before emergency services arrived and we want to thank them for their help. "If you were one of these people and you haven't yet spoken to police, please make contact with us. "We know the area was also busy with motorists driving along Oxford Street. "If you saw anything or captured footage on dash cam as you drove past the area we would also like to hear from you."

A number of Sky News journalists have been acknowledged for outstanding work in their field, including Yalda Hakim, who hosts the international news show, The World With Yalda Hakim, and has been recognised in the network presenter of the year category. Special correspondent Alex Crawford and Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir take two of the three slots in the network television journalist of the year group, Crawford, who travels the world covering major stories, often from war zones, reported from countries including Syria, Libya and Somalia in 2025. She stars in our Hotspots series, which takes viewers straight into some of the world's most hostile environments. Elbagir has reported extensively on the war in Sudan, including an investigation into the "killing fields" where thousands have been targeted. Elsewhere, data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire is nominated for specialist journalist of the year, deputy political editor Sam Coates is shortlisted in the politics category, and news correspondent Mollie Malone is recognised in the emerging talent shortlist. Cheshire's work in 2025 included reporting from a far-right "whites only" settlement in Arkansas, while Malone has reported on a number of exclusives on UK prisons. As well as exclusive interviews and analysis from Westminster, Coates is also co-host of our Politics At Sam And Anne's podcast, alongside Politico's Anne McElvoy. In the news channel of the year category, Sky News - which has won the award for eight consecutive years - is up against BBC News and Al Jazeera English. Our international coverage has been recognised in multiple categories - as well as nods to Hakim, Crawford amd Elbagir, international correspondent John Sparks is up for a digital award for 24 Hours In The Kill Zone - for which he joined Ukrainian troops in an area targeted by explosive-carrying drones. He is up against BBC News' reporting on militia in Sudan, and ITV's political coverage on TikTok. Our reporting on life in Syria following the downfall of Bashar al Assad is in the running for the RTS international news coverage award, alongside Channel 4 News, which has also been recognised for its coverage on Syria, and Associated Press' reporting on famine in Gaza. Adrian Wells, chair of the RTS Television Journalism Awards, said it had been "an exceptional year of very high-quality submissions". He continued: "UK-based broadcasters and content producers have demonstrated their skill, endeavour and bravery in pursuing the most important stories both on domestic and international fronts. "Despite many other challenges in the media industry, the calibre of journalism demonstrated across the news categories has been extraordinary.'' The RTS awards will take place on 4 March, hosted by journalist and broadcaster Jeremy Vine. There will also be an outstanding contribution award and an RTS special award, which will also be presented during the ceremony.

The latest explosive Epstein revelations first forced him to resign from his beloved Labour Party, he said, to save the party from "further embarrassment". But then the furore over the disclosure that he leaked highly confidential and market sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein while he was business secretary under Gordon Brown was worse than embarrassing. It led to calls for a police investigation over allegations of misconduct in a public office, which the Metropolitan Police is currently reviewing. Brown's allies called it a "betrayal of trust" and some MPs accused Mandelson of treachery. Then, after the prime minister told the cabinet Mandelson had "let the country down" and should no longer be a member of the House of Lords or use his title, the disgraced now former peer threw in the towel and told new Lord Speaker, Lord Michael Forsyth, of his "intention to retire" from the Lords. There's no way back now. He's finished. And he could yet face prosecution and - potentially - jail, if convicted. It’s difficult to imagine what could be more embarrassing than this weekend’s disclosure of payments by Jeffrey Epstein to his then partner, lobbying a Labour chancellor on tax policy and being photographed wearing nothing more than a T-shirt and a pair of underpants. And the resignations must have been a horrible wrench as well as a humiliation for Lord Mandelson, who had - as he lamented - dedicated his life to the Labour Party. A scandal-tainted career Indeed, he was born into the Labour Party. His grandfather was Herbert Morrison, one of the giants of Clement Attlee's post-war government. But it was his attraction to the rich and famous and his fondness for the trappings of wealth that brought about what will be the final downfall of his scandal-tainted career. He famously told tech executives when he was Sir Tony Blair's trade and industry secretary in 1998: "We are intensely relaxed about people getting filthy rich." Then, acutely aware of the risk of damaging headlines, the former spin doctor known as the "Prince of Darkness", added hurriedly: "As long as they pay their taxes." His final demise comes just months after Sir Keir was forced to sack him from the top diplomatic post of UK ambassador to the US over his association with the convicted sex offender Epstein. But Epstein was by no means the first Mandelson scandal. He had to resign from Sir Tony's cabinet twice, first over an undeclared bank loan and then over intervening in a passport application by a top Indian businessman. A controversial and divisive figure Over four decades, nearly all on the frontline of British politics, he was a consummate political networker, but also one of the most divisive figures in public life and his appointment as ambassador was seen by critics as an act of cronyism by Sir Keir. Acknowledging that Lord Mandelson - awarded a peerage in 2008 by Gordon Brown - was a controversial and divisive figure, Sir Tony declared in 1996: "My project will be complete when the Labour Party learns to love Peter Mandelson." Read more:Lord Mandelson quits Labour Party over Epstein linksMandelson 'has no recollection' of Epstein giving him $75,000Mandelson apologises for continuing friendship with Epstein The Washington role is seen as the most glittering and important diplomatic post in the UK government. The perks of the job include the luxurious ambassador's residence in Massachusetts Avenue, a magnificent Queen Anne mansion designed by top architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. When he appointed him as ambassador, Sir Keir saw Lord Mandelson as a skilful and persuasive link to the president, with his trade experience from his time as a cabinet minister and Brussels commissioner a vital qualification for the job. Never one for false modesty, Lord Mandelson claimed that when he first walked into the Oval Office the president said to him: "God, you're a good-looking fellow, aren't you?" Diplomatic triumphs Lord Mandelson was credited with several diplomatic triumphs in Washington. He played a vital role in ensuring the UK escaped the worst of Trump's tariffs and he was instrumental in securing a much sought-after trade deal between the UK and the US. And his silky PR skills were displayed when during Sir Keir's first visit to the White House in February, the PM theatrically pulled out of his inside pocket a letter from King Charles inviting the US president to visit the UK. It was a classic Lord Mandelson stunt and confirmed he'd lost none of the flair for presentation he'd first deployed when he was Labour leader Neil Kinnock's spin doctor in the 1980s. Lord Mandelson's high-profile political career began as a TV producer until his appointment as Labour's director of communications under Kinnock in 1985. He was seen as a brilliant if ruthless spin doctor, who masterminded the birth of New Labour but would berate newspaper editors when unfavourable stories were written by their political journalists. Another classic Lord Mandelson attempt to kill an embarrassing story was to tell the journalist who wrote or broadcast it in a sneering voice: "That is a story that I believe will remain an exclusive." He became MP for Hartlepool in 1992 and helped propel Sir Tony to the leadership of the party after John Smith's death in 1994, a move that led to a bitter feud with Mr Brown. There's an amusing story about Mandelson in Hartlepool, which he claimed is a myth and blames Kinnock for. It's claimed he ordered "some of that delicious guacamole" in a fish and chip shop, mistaking mushy peas for avocado dip. It was a perfect Mandelson story, ridiculing his metropolitan tastes and ignorance of working-class life. But he claims the mistake was made by a young American woman student who was helping Labour's campaign. 'I'm a fighter, not a quitter' His first cabinet job, trade and industry secretary in 1998, lasted only five months after he was forced to quit after failing to declare a home loan from Labour millionaire Geoffrey Robinson to his building society. His resignation was similar in one respect to the demise of former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner last year, in that it was over irregularities in buying a property: in Hove in her case, in fashionable Notting Hill in his. He bounced back as Northern Ireland secretary in 1999 and was said to enjoy the luxury of Hillsborough Castle, which went with the job. But he was forced to resign a second time over claims he helped businessman Srichand Hinduja with an application for UK citizenship. When he held his seat in Hartlepool in the 2001 general election, Mandelson made a passionate and defiant victory speech at his count in which he declared: "I'm a fighter, not a quitter." Yet three years later he did quit as an MP, when he became a trade commissioner in Brussels, serving a four-year term during which he had a spectacular row with French president Nicolas Sarkozy, who accused him of selling out French farmers in trade talks. There were more controversies arising from his time in Brussels. In 2006, it was reported that he received a free cruise on a yacht from an Italian mogul who was said to have benefited from tariffs on Chinese shoes when Mandelson was EU trade commissioner. Reports also claimed he had been lent a private jet by banking and business tycoon Nat Rothschild. And it was later reported that he had a holiday in August 2008 on the yacht of Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska off the Greek island of Corfu. Mr Deripaska was said to have benefited from a cut in EU aluminium tariffs introduced by Mandelson. But prime minister Brown said Mandelson's dealings with Mr Deripaska had been "found to be above board". His political comeback After Brussels came perhaps his most spectacular and unexpected political comeback, when in 2008 his old foe Brown, by now prime minister but facing challenges to his leadership, brought him back as business secretary with a peerage. A year later, Brown awarded him the grand title, previously held by Michael Heseltine under John Major, of first secretary of state, a position he held until Labour's election defeat in 2010. 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 To the end, Lord Mandelson remained a devoted Blairite rather than a soulmate of Mr Brown. And in the run-up to Sir Keir's 2024 general election victory last year, he was back in the fold, offering advice on campaigning and policy. He got his reward with the plum job of ambassador in Washington. But his links to a very American scandal, involving the disgraced financier and sex offender Epstein, pushed him out of political life. He may have hoped for yet another comeback, but that won't happen now. There are calls from opposition MPs for him to be stripped of his peerage. Currently on leave of absence from the Lords, he says he doesn't plan to return. But what will hurt him most will be being forced to sever his link with the Labour Party that he was born into and which he served all his life. Until now. It's over.

Slot enjoyed an impressive start to life at Anfield after securing the Premier League title in his first season, but has failed to replicate the same successes this term, with Liverpool currently sat in sixth, 14 points behind leaders Arsenal. The Reds spent £450m in the summer to bolster their title-winning squad, but a disappointing campaign so far means their chances of securing silverware this term now hinge on the FA Cup or Champions League. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Liverpool news & transfers🔴Liverpool fixtures & scores | FREE Liverpool PL highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Liverpool games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 Liverpool face Manchester City, live on Sky Sports this Sunday, in their next chance to showcase Slot's long-term vision of the "nicest" football possible at Anfield. "As a manager, you can win the league, Champions League, the FA Cup or the League Cup but the biggest thing you can win is that you can play the nicest football to watch," Slot said while speaking on The Reds Roundtable podcast, which can be watched in full on Liverpool's YouTube channel. "Although, at this moment in time, fans might argue a little bit. It is absolutely something that I am aiming for. "I always want to have the ball, I want it to be intense and want the fans to like what they see. "Not all of our fans see it as a joy to watch and the hardest thing is I even understand, I agree with them. "Trophies is one thing but being a team, club or a manager that stands for good football, is in the long-term worth more." O'Hara: Slot has to go if Liverpool miss out on Champions League After seeing their hopes of becoming back-to-back league champions derailed, despite spending £450m in the summer, Liverpool are now fighting to qualify for Europe's elite competition, with Chelsea one point ahead in fifth and Manchester United two ahead in fourth. If Liverpool were to miss out on Champions League qualification, Jamie O'Hara believes Slot's future at the club would be at risk. "I think he is coming under pressure. If they are not in the Champions League, Arne Slot has to go," O'Hara said on Sky Sports News. On Slot's comments about style of playing being more important than winning trophies, O'Hara added: "Absolutely not, I don't know what he is on about. It's all about winning trophies. "You cannot win trophies by playing bad football. I am not sure what he is on about. "He is talking about his team playing good football and they are not. They are boring to watch and teams have figured them out. "If you are talking about good football, give me Jurgen Klopp. That was rock and roll football - and they won trophies!" Carra: Slot's job at risk if Liverpool don't qualify for Champions League Jamie Carragher echoed O'Hara's comments on Slot's future if the club did miss out on Champions League football for next season. Speaking on Monday Night Football, Carragher said: "If you don't qualify for the Champions League, having won the league the season before and spent as much as Liverpool, I don't think you've got a leg to stand on. "The real worry I have for Liverpool in terms of qualifying for the Champions League is the three big things that stand out in the Premier League now are set-pieces, counter-attacking football and coming up against low blocks. "Liverpool can't cope with any of them. What we're seeing is a team in the Premier League that's not suited to the Premier League. "Once you start seeing what Manchester United and Chelsea have done in the last couple of weeks, you start seeing that Liverpool could actually finish outside the Champions League positions. I really fear for them. "Once you start fearing Champions League qualification for next season, that's when I think we've got a completely different proposition when we're talking about the manager's job. That, for me, is completely different. "If we're talking about not winning the league or challenging for the league, that is a collective responsibility, and Liverpool don't win the league every year. "Not making the Champions League from [being] champions, spending £450m and having the highest wage bill in the Premier League, which is normally the biggest determining factor over where you finish in the league, I think you've got serious questions to ask."