Robert Mendick

London

Chief Reporter at The Telegraph

Chief reporter on The Telegraph and previously of the Evening Standard.

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Police force blocks white applicants to boost diversity

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Robert Mendick |Isabel Oakeshott

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Police force blocks white applicants to boost diversity

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Robert Mendick |Isabel Oakeshott

One of the UK's biggest police forces has temporarily blocked applications from white British candidates in an attempt to boost diversity, The Telegraph can disclose. West Yorkshire Police (WYP) is currently preventing white British candidates from applying for jobs as recruits to its police constable entry programmes. "Under-represented" groups, on the other hand, can lodge their applications early.
Prince Andrew demanded briefing from MI5 over Chinese ‘spy’

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Victoria Ward |Robert Mendick

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Prince Andrew demanded briefing from MI5 over Chinese 'spy'

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Victoria Ward |Robert Mendick

The Duke's request for the face-to-face briefing with Sir Ken came more than two years after Yang was first detained at the British airport and just over a year after Suella Braverman, the then home secretary, barred the Chinese businessman from re-entering the UK, in March 2023. Yang appealed the decision and Prince Andrew's meeting with Sir Ken would have taken place a month before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission heard a second appeal from Yang, which the tribunal rejected.
Prince Andrew is key conduit to Chinese president, aide claims

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Victoria Ward |Robert Mendick

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King Charles dragged into Prince Andrew Chinese spy scandal

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Victoria Ward |Robert Mendick

The King, here seen with Prince Andrew back in 2015, has been dragged into the Duke of York Chinese spy scandal through the release of new court documents. Photo /Getty ImagesKing Charles was aware of an investment fund involving alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, senior adviser claims. Dominic Hampshire states that he and the Duke were twice smuggled into Windsor Castle for clandestine meetings with the King.
Prince Andrew is key conduit to Chinese president, aide claims

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Victoria Ward |Robert Mendick

The Duke of York even sends Xi Jinping a birthday card every year, newly disclosed court documents revealThe Duke of York is a key conduit to Xi Jinping, his right-hand man claims in court documents. Dominic Hampshire, a senior adviser to Prince Andrew, makes the claim in a witness statement in support of Yang Tengbo, an alleged Chinese spy and "close confidant" of the Duke who was banned from the UK over security concerns.
King dragged into Prince Andrew Chinese spy scandal

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Victoria Ward |Robert Mendick

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King dragged into Prince Andrew Chinese spy scandal

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Victoria Ward |Robert Mendick

Mr Hampshire, a former equerry to the Duke of Kent, has been in the Duke's orbit for decades. He shares the royal figure's passion for golf and for many years ran a junior golf tournament set up in the Duke's name.
Youngest October 7 victim was just 14 hours old, report finds

1 month ago | msn.com | Robert Mendick |Flora Prideaux |Henry Bodkin

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