The PM urges Andrew to testify, saying refusal would fail survivors. Newly released US court files relating to Jeffrey Epstein have intensified pressure on him to cooperate with investigators and clarify his past associations.
Victims in a long-running US case involving a disgraced financier are urging a senior royal to testify under oath. Newly unsealed files, including a photo, have intensified calls for full cooperation to help establish the facts and deliver accountability.
The PM urged a senior royal to give full evidence to US Congress about links to a late financier accused of abuse, saying there is a duty to victims and the public. He called for voluntary co‑operation to support justice and rebuild trust as scrutiny intensifies.
Freshly released files on Jeffrey Epstein contain photographs said to show a former royal, intensifying scrutiny of past links and sparking renewed calls for transparency and accountability. Supporters deny wrongdoing; critics say questions remain.
New research claims more than six million workers would be financially better off on benefits than in work, owing to the current mix of support and taxes. The findings prompt warnings over work disincentives and fresh calls to reform welfare, curb long‑term sickness and boost employment.
Angela Rayner has amassed over £1m to fund a possible challenge to Keir’s leadership. She has set up The Office of Angela Rayner Ltd to run operations and is courting donors and supporters, with talk of roles for backers. The move fuels expectations of a bid within months.
A lawyer for claimants in the Epstein case warns that further, more damaging material—photos and videos—is likely to emerge, intensifying scrutiny on a senior royal. Advisers expect additional disclosures from the files in the coming weeks, with pressure set to rise.
Peers are accused of coordinating to block the Assisted Dying Bill, using procedural tactics and disputed claims about safeguards. Supporters, including Esther Rantzen, say the public backs reform and urge a free, timely vote. Opponents warn of risks to vulnerable people.
Newly released files say Andrew invited Jeffrey Epstein to dine at Buckingham Palace weeks after his house arrest ended, offering privacy. The disclosures reignite scrutiny of Andrew’s judgement and past links, prompting renewed calls for accountability.
Documents from the US justice department’s Epstein investigation include emails suggesting he transferred thousands of pounds to Peter Mandelson’s husband in 2009 after his release. The cache, spanning emails and device data, prompts fresh scrutiny of their links.