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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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King and Queen view slavery artefacts during Antigua and Barbuda visit
Charles and Camilla toured the museum at Antigua’s Government House, once a symbol of British colonial oppression for Antiguans.
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Lockhart quits DUP after clash with leadership over response to Drumcree dispute
The Upper Bann MP will sit as an independent unionist in the House of Commons.
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Remembrance poppies set to be sold at Stormont following apparent delay
The matter was raised at Parliament Buildings by TUV MLA Timothy Gaston on Monday.
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Man arrested after death of 80-year-old
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Adventurer Karl Bushby’s mum asks ‘where have you been’ after 28-year walk ends
The former paratrooper arrived back in Hull after setting off from the southern end of Chile in 1998.
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Robinson urges rival unionists to set aside egos and focus on co-operation
The DUP leader was commenting after his party colleague Jonathan Buckley wrote to UUP leader Jon Burrows and TUV leader Jim Allister on the issue.
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US voters to head to polls in crunch elections seen as referendum on Trump
Many people have already cast their ballot in the midterms, which are the most expensive in US history.
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RCN did not discriminate against Sandie Peggie, tribunal rules
The Fife nurse had brought the legal case against the Royal College of Nursing over what she claimed was discrimination over her sex-realist beliefs.
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Streeting condemns Iran for labelling RAF and Royal Navy terrorist organisations
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting joked he would put press cuttings of the Iranian announcement up in his toilet.
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Decision to boycott recruitment fairs attended by military branded ‘disgraceful’
Derry and Strabane Council voted to pull out of fairs that hosted the armed forces.
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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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