Beth is in Helsinki with the prime minister for an exclusive interview for the podcast. Sir Keir Starmer has said he "hates the fact" that he made a "mistake" over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. "I dwell on it. I beat myself up about it," he told Beth, who is accompanying him on a visit to Finland, where he is taking part in a leaders' summit. Beth also questions him about his relationship with Donald Trump following disparaging comments the US president made about Sir Keir's response to the Iran war. Plus, Beth, Harriet and Ruth react to the full interview. Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk. And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth and Harriet on YouTube.

Dean was named best female act at the ceremony, held at Manchester's Co-op Live, and bagged both the album and song of the year prizes for chart-topper The Art Of Loving and its hit track, Man I Need. The star, whose music blends pop, funk and soul, was also among the night's performers, alongside acts including FLO, Aitch and Myles Smith, and a grime medley featuring Chip, D Double E, Nolay, Scorcher and Wiley, curated by DJ Target. This year's show - celebrating 30 years of the MOBOs - also featured special appearances from US stars Pharrell Williams, who was honoured with the global songwriter award, and Slick Rick, who received a lifetime achievement prize. Dean can now add her MOBOs to the trophy shelf after her Grammy win in January. She also dominated the Brit Awards last month. Elsewhere, rapper and singer Jim Legxacy won the gong for best male act, singer-songwriter Raye was honoured in the video of the year category for Where Is My Husband!, and rapper DC3 was named best newcomer and also picked up the prize for best gospel act. The MOBOs celebrate the best of black music in the UK and internationally, and this year marks the ceremony's 30th anniversary. Other awards included best RnB/soul act for FLO, best alternative act for Nova Twins, best hip-hop act for Central Cee, best jazz act for 2023 Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective, best electronic/ dance act for Sherelle, and best producer for P2J. Read more from Sky News:Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of RihannaOlivia Dean among stars nominated for Ivor Novello Awards There were also international awards for Arya Starr, who was named best international act, Wizkid (best African music act) and Vybz Kartel (best Caribbean music act). Outside music, YouTuber, influencer and Celebrity Traitors star Niko Omilana was named best media personality, and Stephen Graham - fresh from several BAFTA nods and after wins at the Golden Globes and the Emmys in the US - was recognised for his performance in the groundbreaking series Adolescence.

Beth is in Helsinki with the prime minister for an exclusive interview for the podcast. Sir Keir Starmer has said he "hates the fact" that he made a "mistake" over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. "I dwell on it. I beat myself up about it," he told Beth, who is accompanying him on a visit to Finland, where he is taking part in a leaders' summit. Beth also questions him about his relationship with Donald Trump following disparaging comments the US president made about Sir Keir's response to the Iran war. Plus, Beth, Harriet and Ruth react to the full interview. Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk. And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth and Harriet on YouTube.

Then it was a 2-1 semi-final victory over Austria, and then a nerve-wracking, emotional 1-0 win over Ukraine in the play-off final. For both matches, Wales enjoyed home advantage in Cardiff, and in 2026, that pathway remains the same - home advantage. Apart from the joy and pride the current Wales cohort will take from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, if Wales do succeed in the play-offs, it will mark a major moment in the country's football history. Never before have they made it to back-to-back World Cups, and if they do qualify, it will mark a decade of consistent qualification for major tournaments with the Euros in 2016 and 2020, along with the 2022 World Cup. Can a new Wales generation step up for World Cup?How do the World Cup play-offs work? Wales will also host the opening game of Euro 2028, along with five other matches in Cardiff. Not a bad return over a dozen years for a nation of just three million people. Wilson to be a difference-maker against Bosnia? But Wales have to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina first, and that won't be easy. How they overcome Bosnia may well come down to a moment of magic, and from a Welsh perspective, that bit of magic could come from one of the Premier League's standout players this season in Harry Wilson. The 29-year-old has been excellent for Fulham and sensational for Wales. For country, if Wilson doesn't score, he's supplying an assist and often doing both. His last five games for Wales has seen him score five goals and provide two assists. Don't say it too loudly, but Wales are coping without Gareth Bale, and it's Wilson who has stepped up. Wales head coach Craig Bellamy believes Wilson has just naturally progressed as a hugely talented player. "He's just an exceptionally good player," Bellamy said. "Sometimes it just clicks for a player as well. The older you get, usually, not just as a footballer but as a person, the wiser you become, the smarter you become. "We're definitely seeing signs of that on the football pitch. His football IQ is very, very high. His positioning, how he's able to take up and his reading of the game, his understanding of the game. "I see he has definitely gone on to another level, which is allowing him more time, more space, and he's finding himself in the areas where he can do the most damage to the opposition team and with his ability, we're seeing the rewards of that." If Wales and Wilson can get him into the right positions to influence the game, then Bosnia will face challenges. Clearly, due to his form in the Premier League and for Wales, Wilson will be closely watched, and doubtless some of the darker arts of defending might be employed to stop him by Bosnia. It's how Wilson copes with that attention, and as his manager is a great believer in - stay patient, opportunities will come, it's just about when they present to be able to execute. For that, you sense that the crowd inside the Cardiff City Stadium will require patience themselves and believe that as an attacking threat, you only need to get lucky once. The match won't be a 7-1 rout like the last time Wales played and beat North Macedonia, perhaps a tighter affair on the scoreline. The stat that shows Bellamy's imprint While the scoreline may be close, what Bellamy will be insistent on is Wales' domination of possession, especially at home. It's not that Bellamy wants his teams to play like Manchester City or Barcelona at their pomp - he doesn't expect that - but he does expect his players to work incredibly hard without the ball. Bellamy loves profiling players and loves useful data, and there's one stat he's very proud of. Among European nations, Wales are ranked No 1 at winning the ball back within five seconds of losing it. That's what Bellamy demands, and as he points out, you can't do much without the ball, so why not get hold of it as quickly as you can. Over the 20 months that Bellamy has been in charge of Wales, he wanted to develop a unique identity, a USP for Wales, and domination of the ball is something that is very much standing out for them. Wales played two epic matches against a top-tier nation in Belgium during the qualification campaign, and yes, they were defeats, but great games that swung both ways - 4-3 away, 4-2 at home. Wales averaged 64 per cent possession over those two games. Against Bosnia, do not be surprised if the ball possession is similarly high. Wales won't rest or take a breather if Bosnia have the ball, they'll go hunting for it, and very quickly, otherwise their head coach might have a few words to say! Ampadu given Wales armband On the pitch, Bellamy needs leaders, as with many good club and country teams, you can point not just to one leader, but several players who, at a given point in a game, can provide that moment of calm, clarity, and almost statesmanlike authority. In Ethan Ampadu, perhaps Wales have a long-term replacement for both Ben Davies and Aaron Ramsey. Ampadu, at 25, has led Leeds United in the Premier League - and he's the captain. The player with that stature is now once again the captain of Wales, but he is naturally self-deprecating when asked about his role as a captain. He said: "I'd like to think that if I was wearing the armband or not, I'd still play the same way, I'd still try and lead the same way, I don't think anything changes. "I think maybe you might have to speak to the referee a little bit more, but in terms of actually playing and trying to lead it's going to be the same as I've done previously playing under different captains." Young he may still be, but he's well in excess of 50 caps for Wales and has seen action in three of the top five European leagues: Premier League, Bundesliga and Serie A. He oozes experience. He's captained Wales before and does so again against Bosnia. Often, the role of the captain can be played down, but it's crucial because it's in those moments of crisis that the person entrusted with the armband can excel, and while Wales and Bellamy will plan and hope to eliminate any crisis moments if such a moment arises, Ampadu is a figurehead who can step up with authority. Whether that's how he speaks and perhaps influences the referee to organise and keep his team-mates calm and focused can be a defining difference. Leeds clearly think they have special talent, and Wales wholeheartedly agree. If anyone is in any doubt about what is expected of Wales under Bellamy then perhaps he subtlety slipped it in before the play-offs have even begun - saying Wales should be at the World Cup this summer, that the World Cup would be better for it if Wales were there in terms of what his team would bring and the no doubt tens of thousands of Welsh fans who'd make it by hook or by crook to the tournament. Bellamy knows he can't get ahead of himself; it's Bosnia first and foremost, but his belief in his players and team is sky-high, and as far as he is concerned, they're at a level to survive and thrive at a World Cup.

Catherine Wieland, 33, claimed her anxiety was so severe it left her housebound. But the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said it discovered she had been lying about her condition. The DWP said it found evidence of Wieland, from Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, surfing in Cancun and visiting Thorpe Park three times while earning tens of thousands of pounds in Personal Independence Payments (Pip) over more than two years. It added she had also spent money from her disability benefits on manicures, tanning sessions and trips to a private Harley Street dentist. According to the DWP, when investigators confronted her with bank statements, she told them: "I didn't realise you're not allowed to leave your house." Despite claiming her health was so bad she could not cook or wash herself, Wieland made 76 beauty appointments, visited 60 pubs, clubs and restaurants, and spent money in foreign currencies. Then following her luxury Mexico trip, she submitted a review claiming her condition had got worse. Read more:Sarah Ferguson stripped of 'freedom of York'Investigation into Andrew Tate reopened Wieland pleaded guilty to failing to notify a change of circumstances and must now repay the £23,662 stolen from taxpayers between 2021 and 2024. At Lewes Crown Court on Thursday, she was sentenced to 28 weeks in custody, suspended for 18 months. DWP minister, Andrew Western, said after the hearing: "This is an insult to every hardworking taxpayer and to people who genuinely depend on Pip. "Wieland lied repeatedly, milked the system for every penny she could get and then had the nerve to claim her condition was worsening while she was ziplining and surfing in Mexico. "We are committed to finding those who try to defraud taxpayers, and they will face the consequences."

Boyan Chowdhury, a founding member of indie band The Zutons, was left with a significant head wound after being hit with what is believed to be a piece of wood, near to his home in Wavertree, Liverpool, on Saturday afternoon. Speaking to Sky News earlier this week, he said he could have been killed but that he did not have faith in the way the incident was being dealt with. He shared graphic images of his wound, which we have blurred, on social media. As Mr Chowdhury's family say he continues to recover at home from symptoms of concussion, they criticised Merseyside Police, claiming there has been a lack of support and poor communication since the incident. "This was a violent, racially motivated attack that could have ended in tragedy," his family said. "What has followed has only added to our trauma - missed communication, lack of visible action and serious concerns around safety. "We need answers, accountability and reassurance that this is being treated with the seriousness it demands." On Wednesday, the force told Sky News officers had arrested a 17-year-old male from the Mossley Hill area on suspicion of racially aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The arrest happened on Monday, a spokesperson said, and the teenager has since been released on conditional bail. Earlier on Thursday, police made a second arrest - a 17-year-old male from Liverpool, who was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated assault and possession with intent to supply nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation. He was taken to a police station in Merseyside, where he was held in custody. However, Mr Chowdhury's family say there were not officially notified that arrests had been made until Thursday evening. The musician, who lives with his wife and five-year-old son, was initially told after the attack that he would receive an update within 14 days, his family say - a timeframe they argue shows the incident would not be "treated with the urgency and gravity it warrants". "In addition, no immediate search of the surrounding area was conducted for the weapon used in the assault," a family statement continues. "There was also no visible police presence in the area in the aftermath of the incident. No patrol cars were dispatched to reassure residents or ensure the safety of the neighbourhood that evening or in the days that followed. "The family believe this lack of action created an environment in which those involved were able to return without consequence." In a statement, Merseyside Police said CCTV from the area had been analysed and inquiries are ongoing to identify all suspects involved. They also said Mr Chowdhury was visited by officers and contacted by a hate-crime co-ordinator, whose role is to ensure victims receive support. Detective Superintendent Cath Cummings said: "This was a truly shocking incident. Hate crime has no place in our communities, and I am pleased to say we have made an arrest and enquiries are progressing well. "Since the assault, our officers have conducted an extensive trawl of CCTV in the area, as well as speaking to potential witnesses and identified several suspects as part of our ongoing investigation. "A search for the weapon used during the assault was carried out after the incident and continues as part of the investigation." DS Cummings reiterated calls for anyone with information to come forward. "I hope these actions reassure residents that we are committed to finding all those responsible for this violent assault and bringing them to justice," she added. "Violence and hate crime will simply never be tolerated in our communities. We have specially trained officers who respond to reports of hate crime with compassion and sensitivity, ensuring that every piece of information is acted upon to bring offenders to justice. "I strongly encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed hate crime to come forward and contact us."

This is a "once in a generation moment" that is going to shape the next decades of our lives, Keir Starmer told me as part of a longer-than-normal interview for our Electoral Dysfunction podcast, as he reflected on the global turbulence and how the outlook for Britain's economy had changed so massively in such a short period of time. 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 We also touched on the turbulent times he has faced in recent weeks, be that around the prospect of a leadership challenge or the Peter Mandelson crisis that he told me he "beats himself up about it" in a genuinely emotional moment of our conversation. What I took from this interview is a prime minister rolling the pitch for another difficult stretch for a country already ground down by crises with very long tales: the 2008 financial crash that ushered in austerity and a step down in living standards; the COVID-19 pandemic that saw the government borrow over £300bn in 2021/2 and leaving the Treasury to spend £100bn a year on debt interest alone. "I think in my life, I remember profoundly the Berlin Wall coming down. And I remember that feeling, that there was going to be peace and freedom and that the values that I held dear… and that I didn't think - I have to say - I would ever see Russian tanks going across a European border again in my lifetime. I didn't think I would see that. And yet we saw that four years ago," he said. "In the Middle East, Iran is a threat to all of its neighbours, a threat to the world and therefore, how this ends will determine what that threat is as we go forward. So this is a defining period. It's a testing period for the whole world." There are political parallels too, with say 2008. Back then the prime minister Gordon Brown was grappling with a financial crisis and a potential leadership challenge as MPs looked down the barrel of defeat at the next general election. At the time, Mr Brown warned his would-be challenger David Miliband, and his restive party, that "now is not a time for a novice". Does Keir Starmer feel the same? "That's not for me to say, in the sense of whether it's the right time for a novice, I'll be judged by what I do," he said. What he is more forthright on is that this crisis, this war on two fronts, will bring serious consequences for the UK. He acknowledged in our interview that the spring statement, in which the chancellor spoke about stability, failing inflation and interest rates, seems now like a fever dream. That the outlook for the economy has been so battered by Trump's war is, of course, a frustration. But the prime minister is pragmatic about the place he's in: "There's no point me sort of complaining about it. That's the world we live in. You've got to face the world as it is. I have to lead us through this war too on two fronts." Read more:McSweeney phone theft linked to Mandelson files 'far-fetched'Trump says he's disappointed in Starmer His immediate task as prime minister is to decide on support for energy bills. The current price cap runs out in June, after which bills could rise by an eye-watering £500 a year, according to the Resolution Foundation. The prime minister told me in our interview that "any support is likely to be targeted". This will come with controversy. Liz Truss’s administration poured £40bn into capping energy prices for all households at the start of the Ukraine war in 2022, and one in two people think the government can afford to subsidise bills, according to a recent YouGov poll. But this prime minister is clear he won't do that. "We will have to tailor support. Exactly how we do that is obviously a number of options we're looking at. But I'll be clear with you, it will be tailored," he said. With the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Thursday saying the UK will be the worse hit from the Iran war, predicting a 0.5 per cent contraction in GDP, it is an awful position for the prime minister to be in. But he seems up for the fight. When I asked him about Trump's treatment of him, he simply said that Trump might apply pressure, but he is "not going to back down" or "buckle under pressure", and when it comes to this predicament at home and the upcoming May elections, there is no way he is going to stand down. When I asked him about Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham semi-declaring on a leadership race, he doesn’t bristle, he simply says he expects to see Angela "playing a leading role in this Labour government". It is when we come to Mandelson that some of the pressure of the past few weeks and months perhaps comes more to bear. I genuinely can not understand, looking at the vetting document, how the prime minister got to the place of appointing Mandelson, when it was clear he kept a relationship with Epstein post conviction of prostitution of a minor and was sacked twice by previous Labour governments. When I asked him if he was angry at himself, he told me that "nobody has been harder on me in relation to the mistake I made". "I hate the fact I made that mistake, I dwell on it. I beat myself up about it. It’s certainly not a mistake I’d ever repeat." But as for being beaten by it, Starmer is doing the opposite, he is digging in. He promised the country this would be the year he would cut the cost of living, but the war in Iran looks almost certain to derail that, unless resolution is swift. Despite the growing complications and challenges, he seems to believe he is the leader for the moment - despite what Trump, his critics, and even some in his cabinet might say. Trump says Starmer is no Churchill, but these wars, if they become more prolonged, will put him in the unenviable position of being a wartime prime minister. He tells me he has "great determination" to "steer our country through this" even as the outlook worsens for the economy. In the coming weeks, the consequences of that will be laid bare. Starmer, despite the ferocious criticism he’s faced, clearly thinks he is the right man for this moment. He told me that his prime minister's advice to his younger self would be to rise to the challenge and accept the bumpy road - and he's betting that the worse this crisis gets, the more his party will agree with him. He is applying the rule of "never waste a crisis", but where this war, our economy and our prime minister lands is anyone's guess right now. You can catch the full interview on the podcast, which is available now. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, just search for Electoral Dysfunction and hit follow. You can also watch the full interview on Sky News's YouTube channel.

7.00 Newcastle - Power Fizz, Wicket Keeper and Rousing Encore feature The feature on a valuable evening at Newcastle sees Power Fizz and Wicket Keeper contest the SBK: Betting Without The Bull Handicap. The William Haggas-trained Power Fizz brings some excellent form to the table, winning three times last year before finishing a solid fourth when favourite at Goodwood in May. Off since then, he has undergone a gelding operation, and the market will guide his expectations. Crowley's comeback delayed but hopeful of summer returnSir Gino dies after 'severe deep-seated infections' Wicket Keeper, a dual winner for Ed Bethell, has joined the Anthony Brittain team and rates a big threat. His last run saw him finish a neck behind Super Saiyan and he could go close despite a 2lbs rise. Rousing Encore, Twilight Calls and Hockney are worth considering in an open event. 4.30 Fontwell - Mon Champion and Alien Storm lock horns Mon Champion and Alien Storm look the two to focus on in this betstgeorge.com With Daily St George Specials Chase Series Final at Fontwell. Alien Storm has shown improved form over fences, and he heads here seeking a hat-trick after wins at Plumpton and Doncaster. Up 3lbs in the weights, he could be tough to beat. Paul Nicholls saddles Mon Champion who bounced back from a poor run to claim a course and distance event with a bit in hand and he merits respect under Freddie Gingell. The Moore's Rip Wheeler completes the shortlist. 3.12 Lingfield - Sergeant Pep and Metallo among 10 runners A competitive Daily Profit Boosts At betmgm.co.uk Handicap where Sergeant Pep and Metallo headline a field of 10 at Lingfield. Clive Cox's Sergeant Pep is without a win since October 2024 but has been running with credit and remains on a workable mark as he steps back up to seven furlongs under Hector Crouch. Metallo ran a fine race in defeat over a mile and a quarter here in February before suffering a heavy defeat just seven days ago at Wolverhampton. That run is forgiven and he enters calculations under Luke Morris. Richard Hannon's One More is a fascinating runner having contested handicaps over in Meydan this winter, while Brunel Nation cannot be ruled out. Best of the rest 7.30 Newcastle - Fair Class Four contest with Flying Fletcher, Saytarr and Sir Paul Ramsey catching the attention. 8.00 Newcastle - Another good race with City Captain among 12 runners. 4.12 Lingfield - Hollie Doyle rides Menwirr who is related to Elnajmm. Fontwell - Skelton has a couple of decent chances. 12.42 Bordeaux - Decent race with Seeway and Pierchic headlining.