Lord Mandelson, his ex-business secretary, has been accused of sharing market-sensitive information with the US sex offender after the 2008 global financial crisis. Mr Brown said: "All of the information he passed on... the papers by other advisers were commercially sensitive; this was financially secret information. "It meant that Britain was at risk because of that, the currency was at risk, some of the trading that would happen would be speculative as a result of that. "There's no doubt that huge commercial damage could have been done and perhaps was done." Lord Mandelson's representatives have been contacted for comment. He has previously said: "I was wrong to believe Epstein following his conviction [in 2008 for procuring a child for prostitution and of soliciting a prostitute] and to continue my association with him afterwards. "I apologise unequivocally for doing so to the women and girls who suffered." It comes as police investigating claims of misconduct in a public office by Lord Mandelson have concluded their searches of two of his properties - in Camden, north London, and in Wiltshire. The Metropolitan Police said the criminal investigation is "complex" and will require a "significant amount of further evidence gathering and analysis". Mr Brown spoke after emails released as part of the Epstein files revealed the correspondence between Lord Mandelson and the paedophile financier. In the messages, the former Labour peer appears to brief Epstein on internal discussions at the heart of UK government, including giving him advance notice of a €500bn EU bank bailout in 2010. He also told him he was "trying hard" to change government policy on bankers' bonuses. The then chancellor Alistair Darling announced a 50% "super tax" on bonuses in December 2009, in a bid to prevent pay being inflated by taxpayer-funded bailouts. The documents further suggest that Epstein sent money to Lord Mandelson and his partner, Reinaldo Avila da Silva. Lord Mandelson twice resigned from government amid controversy under Tony Blair, before Mr Brown brought him back into the cabinet. "I made mistakes, I regret it, it shouldn't have happened," Mr Brown said. He said he and his colleagues had been betrayed by Lord Mandelson. But, he added, "the biggest betrayal was of the women and girls that were trafficked, that were exploited, that were treated as less than human". Asked how he felt about his former colleague's behaviour, he said: "shocked, sad, angry, betrayed, let down". He said Sir Keir Starmer had likewise made a mistake by appointing Lord Mandelson as Britain's ambassador to the US last year. "Keir Starmer was misled and he was betrayed," Mr Brown said. "He has clearly said it was the wrong decision, and it was the wrong decision. Just as I made a mistake, he made a mistake." But the ex-prime minister also hailed the current one as a man of "integrity". And he blamed a "systemic failure" in vetting for Lord Mandelson's appointment. Read more:What do the Epstein files say about Lord Peter Mandelson?Police search Peter Mandelson's properties "Mandelson of course did appear... to have an unblemished record as the trade commissioner for four years," he said. "Nobody had ever heard of Epstein in the government, and nobody knew of any friendship between Epstein and Mandelson at that time." A government spokesperson said: "The shameful and disgraceful behaviour revealed this week is wholly incompatible with public service, and it is right that no one is above accountability... We have already strengthened the Ministerial Code... But Gordon Brown is right that further action is needed in light of what has emerged this week - and we have already begun urgent work on how we can do more."

The Canadian-American singer, 80, apologised to fans in a post on his official website on Friday night. He said it is "not the time" to be playing live shows and said he had "decided to take a break". Young was due to go on tour this summer with dates scheduled for locations including Manchester, Glasgow, Woodstock in Oxfordshire, and Cork. 'I'm sorry to let you down' A message posted to the Neil Young Archives website read: "I have decided to take a break and will not be touring Europe this time. "Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. I'm sorry to let you down, but this is not the time. "I do love playing live and being with you and The Chrome Hearts. Love, Neil. Be well." He was due to perform with his backing band, The Chrome Hearts, who he started playing with in 2024. The tour was due to begin in June, at the Eden Project in Cornwall, finishing in Lucca, Italy, in July. His now cancelled dates had also included Nancy in France, Weert in the Netherlands, and Zottegem in Belgium. Young has scooped multiple awards in his six-decade career, including two Grammys and nine Juno Awards. Read more from Sky News:Over 80 flood warnings issued in UKTrump says he didn't make mistake over Obamas video He has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice, once in 1995 as a solo artist, then again as part of rock band Buffalo Springfield in 1997. His well-known hits include Cinamon Girl, Like A Hurricane and Rockin' In The Free World. Last year, he headlined Glastonbury and performed at BST Hyde Park.

Lord Mandelson, his ex-business secretary, has been accused of sharing market-sensitive information with the US sex offender after the 2008 global financial crisis. Mr Brown said: "All of the information he passed on... the papers by other advisers were commercially sensitive; this was financially secret information. "It meant that Britain was at risk because of that, the currency was at risk, some of the trading that would happen would be speculative as a result of that. "There's no doubt that huge commercial damage could have been done and perhaps was done." Lord Mandelson's representatives have been contacted for comment. He has previously said: "I was wrong to believe Epstein following his conviction [in 2008 for procuring a child for prostitution and of soliciting a prostitute] and to continue my association with him afterwards. "I apologise unequivocally for doing so to the women and girls who suffered." It comes as police investigating claims of misconduct in a public office by Lord Mandelson have concluded their searches of two of his properties - in Camden, north London, and in Wiltshire. The Metropolitan Police said the criminal investigation is "complex" and will require a "significant amount of further evidence gathering and analysis". Mr Brown spoke after emails released as part of the Epstein files revealed the correspondence between Lord Mandelson and the paedophile financier. In the messages, the former Labour peer appears to brief Epstein on internal discussions at the heart of UK government, including giving him advance notice of a €500bn EU bank bailout in 2010. He also told him he was "trying hard" to change government policy on bankers' bonuses. The then chancellor Alistair Darling announced a 50% "super tax" on bonuses in December 2009, in a bid to prevent pay being inflated by taxpayer-funded bailouts. The documents further suggest that Epstein sent money to Lord Mandelson and his partner, Reinaldo Avila da Silva. Lord Mandelson twice resigned from government amid controversy under Tony Blair, before Mr Brown brought him back into the cabinet. "I made mistakes, I regret it, it shouldn't have happened," Mr Brown said. He said he and his colleagues had been betrayed by Lord Mandelson. But, he added, "the biggest betrayal was of the women and girls that were trafficked, that were exploited, that were treated as less than human". Asked how he felt about his former colleague's behaviour, he said: "shocked, sad, angry, betrayed, let down". He said Sir Keir Starmer had likewise made a mistake by appointing Lord Mandelson as Britain's ambassador to the US last year. "Keir Starmer was misled and he was betrayed," Mr Brown said. "He has clearly said it was the wrong decision, and it was the wrong decision. Just as I made a mistake, he made a mistake." But the ex-prime minister also hailed the current one as a man of "integrity". And he blamed a "systemic failure" in vetting for Lord Mandelson's appointment. Read more:What do the Epstein files say about Lord Peter Mandelson?Police search Peter Mandelson's properties "Mandelson of course did appear... to have an unblemished record as the trade commissioner for four years," he said. "Nobody had ever heard of Epstein in the government, and nobody knew of any friendship between Epstein and Mandelson at that time." A government spokesperson said: "The shameful and disgraceful behaviour revealed this week is wholly incompatible with public service, and it is right that no one is above accountability... We have already strengthened the Ministerial Code... But Gordon Brown is right that further action is needed in light of what has emerged this week - and we have already begun urgent work on how we can do more."

The defender sat down with one of those very pundits, Sky Sports' Gary Neville, ahead of the Super Sunday clash against Manchester City. Earlier this season Van Dijk was involved with a media back and forth with former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney over his critiques of the defender. The Reds skipper confronted the pundit over his comments after Liverpool had beaten Real Madrid in the Champions League. More recently, Nicky Butt and Lisandro Martinez have exchanged public messages after comments from the ex-Manchester United midfielder. Virgil van Dijk with Gary Neville: Liverpool change, CL football and retirement plansArne Slot stands by entertainment ethos but admits surprise at 'change' in PL styleGot Sky? Watch Liverpool games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 Van Dijk says he can handle the criticisms, but worries that with the rise of social media and its popularity among younger players, it could begin to have a detrimental impact. "For me personally, I can deal with it, but I'm a bit worried for the next generation," he told Neville. "I feel like the ex-top players have a responsibility to the new generation. "Criticism is absolutely normal and part of the game, and I think it should stay that way. But sometimes criticism also goes into being clickbait, saying things to provoke things, and without thinking about the repercussions for a mental side of players, and especially the younger generation, who are constantly on social media. "You can say, 'yeah, you shouldn't be on social media' - that's what I've mentioned [to them] loads of times. "There is always this thing of when you play a good game, younger players check all the positive praises, but when you have a worse game, and you're getting bullied all over social media, or you're getting bad criticism, it can really affect you. I've seen that in certain players in the past, and currently as well, because it's just not easy. "It's going to get worse and worse, because the platforms nowadays, with the clickbait and the headlines, everyone is on it constantly. "I feel like especially the ex-pros, top players, who have been through everything as well, they have this responsibility of protecting a little bit of that side as well. That's something maybe to look at." One member of Liverpool's set-up who has been under the spotlight is head coach Arne Slot, with the Reds struggling to hit the heights of last season. Van Dijk added: "Criticism for the season we are having is well-deserved because of the way we have been playing at times, the way we have been losing games on the bounce, that's not the standard we set, especially last year. "But you have criticism and you have disrespect. I've got asked the question asked last week about do I think the disrespect is well-deserved, and I don't know, because I don't read it at all times. "We are in a process of things, and it takes time. From what I know, Liverpool is not a club of making rash decisions and they trust the process. "But I know how the world works. I know the pressure that managers are under, and they are held responsible and accountable for the results we are getting. "I still feel that it's a process. In my eyes, he deserves the respect and the chance to make sure that this process is going to end in a positive way." Watch Liverpool vs Man City live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 4pm on Super Sunday. Kick-off 4.30pm.

The depiction appeared towards the end of the video, asserting debunked claims that the 2020 election - which he lost to Joe Biden - was stolen from him. Posted on Mr Trump's own social media network, the two-second clip shows the Obamas as apes bobbing up and down to the tune of The Lion Sleeps Tonight. The post was later deleted - around 12 hours after being shared. A White House official said a member of staff "erroneously made the post" and it had now been taken down. Later, while onboard Air Force One, the US president said that "of course" he condemned the racist parts of the video, but told journalists he would not apologise, and did not say whether he would fire the staffer who posted it. "No, I didn't make a mistake," he said, adding that he didn't see the full video. "I looked at the beginning of it. It was fine." He then said: "I looked in the first part and it was really about voter fraud in, and the machines, how crooked it is, how disgusting it is. "Then I gave it to the people. Generally, they'd look at the whole thing. But I guess somebody didn't, and they posted. We took it down as soon as we found out about it." 'Every single Republican must denounce this' The post sparked widespread outrage from across the political spectrum, while the White House's response was also criticised. Kamala Harris, Mr Trump's Democratic rival in the 2024 presidential election, said: "No one believes this cover-up from the White House, especially since they originally defended the post. "We are all clear-eyed about who Donald Trump is and what he believes." In a message on X, formerly Twitter, Gavin Newsom, the Democratic governor of California, accused the president of "disgusting behaviour" over the post. He added: "Every single Republican must denounce this. Now." Responding to the video, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer wrote on X: "Racist. Vile. Abhorrent. This is dangerous and degrades our country-where are Senate Republicans?" Mr Schumer urged the US president to apologise to the Obamas, calling the couple "two great Americans who make Donald Trump look like a small, envious man". Ben Rhodes, who served as deputy national security adviser in the Obama White House, reacted to the video by calling Mr Trump "a stain on our history". "Let it haunt Trump and his racist followers that future Americans will embrace the Obamas as beloved figures while studying him as a stain on our history," he wrote on X. George Conway - ex-husband of Kellyanne Conway, who managed the president's successful election campaign in 2016 - responded by highlighting an article he'd written describing Mr Trump as a "racist" in 2019. The group Republicans Against Trump wrote: "There's no bottom." White House initially criticised 'fake outrage' Before the post was removed, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended it and said the depiction formed part of a longer video depicting various politicians as animals. She said: "This is from an internet meme video depicting President Trump as the King of the Jungle and Democrats as characters from The Lion King. "Please stop the fake outrage and report on something today that actually matters to the American public." Mr Trump has a long history of attacking Mr Obama, his predecessor as president, and was a vocal proponent of the "birther" conspiracy theory. The theory cast doubt on Mr Obama's birth in Hawaii, asserting that he was actually born in Kenya, and therefore ineligible to hold the office of president. Mr Obama produced his long-form birth certificate in 2011. In 2016, Mr Trump publicly accepted that his predecessor was born in the US.

Nancy Guthrie, whose daughter is NBC's Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, is feared to have been kidnapped. The 84-year-old was last seen at her own home near Tucson, Arizona, on the evening of Saturday 31 January, with a local TV station since receiving two messages that appear to be connected to the case. One demanded money in exchange for her return and contained information about her Apple watch and floodlights on her property. On Friday, a spokesperson for the convenience store chain Circle K told NBC News, Sky News's US partner, that officers visited one of their stores after "receiving a tip regarding a vehicle of interest, and our team has provided them access to the store's surveillance video". Officials have not said whether the vehicle or vehicles are connected to any part of the disappearance. It comes as the FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department said they were aware of a "new message regarding Nancy Guthrie". It was not clear what the message was or if it was connected to previously reported notes. The message was sent to Tucson TV station KOLD, three officials briefed on the meeting told NBC News. The FBI is working to confirm if it came from the same sender as the first reported ransom note, the sources said. They stressed that the FBI has not yet verified if the first note came from someone who may have taken Ms Guthrie from her home. Ms Guthrie's children have released two videos appealing to her apparent kidnappers. On Wednesday, Savannah Guthrie posted a video in which she tearfully pleaded for her mother's safe return and appealed to the presumed kidnappers to open a line of communication with the family. On Thursday evening, her son Cameron Guthrie said in a video posted to his sister's Instagram account: "Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you." Read more:A neighbourhood left stunned by a crime that's mystifying USThree months until crucial Welsh elections US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One, said late on Friday that the investigation into Ms Guthrie's disappearance was going "very well". "We have some clues that I think are very strong," he added. "We have some things that may be coming out reasonably soon." US attorney general Pam Bondi told reporters earlier on Friday that federal authorities were assisting Arizona officials, but she declined to offer details. "It breaks my heart for Savannah and for her family," she added. Meanwhile, the sheriff investigating Ms Guthrie's disappearance said concern about her condition is growing because authorities say she needs daily medicine. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said: "Her conditions, I would imagine, are worsening day by day. "She requires medication. And I have no way of knowing whether they're getting that medication to her." Ms Guthrie was said to have a pacemaker and dealt with high blood pressure and heart issues, according to the sheriff's dispatcher audio on broadcastify.com.

Boxes were seen being carried from his property in Camden, north London, on Friday evening, while police cars were parked in the driveway of Mandelson's Wiltshire house. Plain-clothed officers also used torches to briefly search a Range Rover outside the London address. Latest updates on Mandelson investigation Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner Hayley Sewart said the "central specialist crime team" were carrying out the warrants. "The searches are related to an ongoing investigation into misconduct in public office offences, involving a 72-year-old man," said a statement. "He has not been arrested and enquiries are ongoing." The search is part of an investigation into Lord Mandelson following the latest release of files about paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, which have revealed more details about the pair's relationship. They appear to show Mandelson passed on market-sensitive information to Epstein when he was business secretary after the 2008 financial crisis. Lord Mandelson has denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. He has said he regrets maintaining a relationship with him and apologised to the sex offender's victims. 'Significant volume of material' to be reviewed Sir Keir Starmer remains under pressure to release documents related to the peer's vetting to become UK ambassador to the US - a job he was sacked from in September. The prime minister has said Mandelson lied about the depth of his friendship with Epstein ahead of getting the prestigious Washington job. In a letter to the chair of parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC), Sir Keir said he wanted the documents released as soon as possible. However, he said "a very significant volume of material" on Mandelson's appointment as ambassador needed to be reviewed first. In Friday's letter, Sir Keir said he had told the cabinet secretary to work with the ISC on "how material that may be prejudicial to the UK's national security and international relations is shared and reviewed". Documents coming 'shortly' Speaking to journalists earlier, Downing Street said the government would publish the documents "shortly". Sky News understands the government is working with police to ensure any document released does not undermine the police investigation into Mandelson. Officials are believed to be in the early stages of assessing the documents, of which there are thousands. The scandal surrounding Lord Mandelson has left Sir Keir under severe pressure, with some in Labour wanting him to resign. Labour MPs are urging Sir Keir to reveal whether he saw a report by an influential party peer that warned of Lord Mandelson's links to Epstein. Labour grandee Lord Glasman told Sky News last September that he had flagged to Number 10 about the pair's relationship but was met with a "discreet suggestion to basically shut up". Read more:What we've found in Epstein filesSurvivors condemn US government's handling of files In an interview with Sky News' Sophy Ridge, Lord Glasman suggested he was asked to report to Number 10 about the pair's relationship and he did - but suggested no action was taken. "They asked me to send a report and I sent a report," he said. "I did say when I got back, I would think again about this publicly. "Then I did get a discreet suggestion to basically shut up about that, and I did." McSweeney under pressure Even more focus has been placed on the prime minister's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, who was a close political ally of Lord Mandelson. Labour backbencher MP Simon Opher called for a "clear out at Number 10". "If my chief of staff had done this, I think he would be looking for another job," Mr Opher told the BBC. Veteran Labour MP Clive Efford and Southport MP Patrick Hurley have also said Mr McSweeney should leave Number 10. PM's future Former cabinet minister and Labour grandee Harriet Harman told the Electoral Dysfunction podcast previously that the prime minister needed a "real reset". Sir Keir could lose his premiership if he does not do the right thing, Ms Harman added. However, so far no big names on the current frontline of Labour politics have turned their fire on the prime minister and his staff. Sir Keir on Thursday apologised for believing Lord Mandelson's "lies" about his closeness to Epstein. The prime minister made Lord Mandelson the UK's ambassador to the US in 2024. 👉Tap here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 Following a partial release of the Epstein files last year, Sir Keir sacked him after it emerged how close the pair were. Another tranche of millions of documents released by the US government recently saw Mandelson quit Labour and resign from the House of Lords.

Van Gerwen was in fine form at the Utilita Arena as he reeled off six legs in a row to sweep aside Stephen Bunting in the quarter-finals. His power-scoring and strong doubling then helped him pick up a 6-2 win over Luke Humphries in the semis before he capped off his night with a strong 6-4 victory against Dutch compatriot Gian van Veen in the final. Premier League Darts 2026 Night One: As it happened!Darts in 2026: Key dates, calendar, resultsGot Sky? Watch on the Sky Sports app 📱Not got Sky? Get instant access with NOW 📺 It was a marked change from 2025 for 'The Green Machine' when he failed to register a nightly win in the Premier League. The seven-time Premier League champion returned to this format with a bang, though, sending out a statement that he still has the game to beat anyone. While it was a strong night for 'MVG', he is making sure to stay focused on growing his game as a whole as he uses winning and enjoyment as his fuel. "It's a very long route, but winning games is the best medicine for your form and everything," Van Gerwen said. "As long as you keep battling your own battles, winning games, you get confidence, then anything is possible. "I love playing in the Premier League because I love playing in front of big crowds. To play in front of all those thousands of people, it gives me a lot of joy." Van Gerwen is the early table-topper and is looking to remain at the head of the field. "For my mindset, I don't think that [winning] matters. I know I have a good mindset, but it's always nice to be in front of them instead of chasing them," he added. "Now they have to chase me and make sure they battle back and make sure they get up the table as well. "For me, it gets a little bit more relaxed, but don't get me wrong, it's going to be a long 15, 16 weeks ahead, so I need to make sure I keep my focus going." 'I did not find my A-game' Indeed, the 36-year-old feels he picked up his win on Night One without even finding his top levels, which is ominous if he can consistently reach his old heights across the 16 weeks. "It's definitely a good performance," he added. "Without playing my A-game, I still won it. I was steady and had some fantastic finishing at the right moments. "I know I can do better but this gives you confidence. Winning games is the best medicine and this means a lot to me." Who will win this year's Premier League Darts? Luke Humphries will be defending his title and you can watch the action every single Thursday from February until May on Sky Sports. Stream darts and more top sport with NOW.