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The Press Association is the national news agency for the United Kingdom and Ireland. For more than 150 years, we’ve reported the news with accuracy and impartiality as it unfolds. Our journalists are in the field covering news, sport, politics, courts, entertainment, business and more - wherever the story takes us - we are there creating the news that you can trust.
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Journalists outside the home of Lord Peter Mandelson following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Metropolitan Police said the 72-year-old was taken to a London police station for interview on Monday before being released pending further investigation in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The former Labour minister has been accused of passing sensitive information onto paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary.Photo: James Manning/PA Wire24 Feb 2026
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY A performer on stage at Brighter Still, the closing event of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture in Myrtle Park, a large???scale outdoor production bringing together dancers, choirs and poetry, marking the end of the year long programme which celebrated the district's communities, heritage and creativity.Photo: Danny Lawson Media Assignments / PA21 Dec 2025
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Entertainment
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies aged 34
The TV star rose to fame for his role as Cranston’s on-screen son Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning series.
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Cristiano Ronaldo puts Portugal uncertainty aside with another goal for Al Nassr
The 41-year-old was provisionally suspended by Portugal on Saturday.
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Coventry take first Premier League home game in 25 years with win over Newcastle
The last time the club won a Premier League fixture in front of a home crowd was in 2001.
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Black history is British history and should be taught in schools, Burnham says
The Prime Minister has hosted a Downing Street reception to mark Black History Month.
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Six Scottish RNLI stations to receive new lifeboats by 2030 as demand increases
RNLI crews responded to 9,058 callouts in 2025, more than three and half times what was expected of the charity 50 years ago.
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Chris Bryant rejects claims he bowed to ‘mob rule’ over Drumcree parade
The NI Secretary thanked the Portadown Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents for their engagement in extensive but ultimately unsuccessful talks.
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Michael Carrick hopes battling characters can bring good times back to Man Utd
Atletico Madrid are United’s next opponents in the Champions League.
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‘Very lucky’ Olivier Giroud looks forward to returning to Arsenal with Lille
The former France international scored more than 100 goals for the Gunners.
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‘Orange state is gone forever’, Michelle O’Neill tells Assembly
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley said Sinn Féin’s ‘new Ireland project stands dead in the streets of Portadown’.
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England’s Jos Buttler on ‘road to recovery’ after undergoing hamstring surgery
He will miss the ODI series in Pakistan and next month’s white-ball tour of Australia
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From the chambers of the Oireachtas to courtrooms, conflict zones and international diplomatic engagements, the Ireland team provides trusted reporting from the Republic of Ireland and around the world.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Press Association the same as PA Media?
Yes. PA Media has returned to the Press Association name. The organisation’s role as the national news agency for the UK and Ireland remains the same.
What is the difference between the Press Association and The PA group?
The Press Association is the national news agency for the UK and Ireland. The PA is the wider group of News, Sport, Content and Communications businesses that the Press Association belongs to, which includes Alamy, Podium and Hydrogen.
What does the Press Association do?
The Press Association delivers verified news in every format – text, photos, video, data and audio, all ready for your newsroom to publish with confidence, or for your business to get ahead.
Beyond journalism, we offer PR and communication services such as media monitoring tools, press release distribution and commercial photography and video.
Additionally, the Press Association Academy delivers industry-recognised NCTJ-accredited diplomas and apprenticeships, practical short courses, and specialised media and corporate communications training.
How does the Press Association ensure its journalism is accurate?
Our journalists must demonstrate their skills in reporting, media law and shorthand before joining the team. They also undergo regular training. Our journalism is also guided by rigorous editorial standards and verification processes.
Is the Press Association regulated by IPSO?
Yes. The Press Association is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation, which regulates participating newspapers, magazines and news agencies in the UK.
Who owns the Press Association?
The Press Association is part of The PA. We’re backed by shareholders from across the UK media industry, who are committed to our independence.
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