A former royal protection chief alleges a “conspiracy of silence” over Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein and urges an independent inquiry with powers to compel witnesses and documents. Growing calls seek clarity on who knew what and when, and greater transparency from the Palace.
In a high‑risk city, schools have shifted classes to underground rooms to shield pupils from persistent drone threats. Parents and teachers describe the strain on children and their resolve to keep learning, urging continued UK and allied support for protection and humanitarian aid.
Scotland Yard has widened its investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, interviewing former protection officers and reviewing flight records. Ministers are exploring legislation to exclude him from the line of succession, and UK police have requested related documents from US authorities.
Downing Street is weighing legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession once a police inquiry concludes. The move, unprecedented in modern times, would require Parliament’s approval and reflects continued scrutiny of his conduct and public role.
The PM is ready to legislate to remove Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor from the line of succession, with the Palace signalling no objection. The step follows his 2019 withdrawal from duties amid allegations linked to a US civil case.
A poll finds 82% support removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession. Ministers say they’ll consider changing succession law, with cross-party backing, once a police inquiry ends. He remains eighth in line for now.
Ministers are considering removing a senior royal from the line of succession amid fresh police inquiries into links with a disgraced US financier. Officers are re‑interviewing former bodyguards and reviewing records of flights linked to the financier’s jet arriving in the UK.
The Met has told Andrew’s former protection officers to disclose everything they witnessed while on duty. The request supports multi‑force inquiries into his conduct and associations, including links to Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of abuse.
Police are contacting former and serving protection officers to gather accounts related to a senior royal after claims in the Epstein files. Nine UK forces are reviewing potential links. The royal denies wrongdoing and may face further questioning as searches at a Windsor residence continue.
After a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling voided his “liberation day” levies, Trump vowed a new 10% tariff on all imports and criticised the justices. He said he’ll recast the plan to comply with the law, pitching it as support for US industry and jobs.
An inside look at a Norfolk police custody suite reports complaints about a lack of basic items, including underwear, for detainees. It examines how such shortages affect welfare and routine procedures during booking and detention.