The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would "take on the chin" any criticism surrounding his involvement

The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador.

Nature was the most popular theme among the public, with the new notes designed to deter counterfeiting.

The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs.

Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK over the next few days before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.

The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.