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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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Annual house price growth slows to weakest since January 2024
Nationwide Building Society said property values grew by 0.5% in October, down from growth of 0.8% in September.
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NatWest efficiency drive results in job cuts and £420 million of cost savings
The banking group has cut around 1,000 full-time staff in the quarter, but gained 2,200 employees from its acquisition of Evelyn Partners.
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BP reports soaring profits in ‘obscene’ sector haul amid oil price crisis
The firm said profits jumped to 8.46 billion US dollars (£6.31 billion) in the third quarter, up from 2.21 billion dollars (£1.65 billion) a year ago.
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Lewis Hamilton says he is ‘built differently’ and vows to go on defying doubters
The 41-year-old doubled down on his vow to be racing into the 2030s ahead of this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix.
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‘Very good’ – Charles sips specially distilled rum during state visit to Guyana
The King was offered a glass of ‘Royal Welcome’ limited edition 2026 rum.
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Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to ‘respected and beloved’ Sir Patrick Stewart
Sir Ian, who held a long friendship with Sir Patrick, said the actor ‘was defined by being born and bred in Yorkshire’.
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Dame Harriet Walter: World is going to be very poor without Sir Patrick Stewart
Dame Harriet was a longtime friend of Sir Patrick.
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At-home vitamin D tests found to return ‘unreliable’ results, watchdog warns
Which? said it found significant variation across rapid self-testing kit results compared with a laboratory blood test.
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Counterfeit beauty products found to contain mercury, lead and methanol
Tests found lead in lipstick, eyeshadow and contour products, nicotine in perfume and a counterfeit fragrance made up of around 80% methanol.
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PM’s Scotland meeting an opportunity to ‘turn words into action’ – Swinney
John Swinney said the UK Government should work with the Scottish Government to deliver devolution proposals.
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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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