Fresh filings in the Epstein case report that Andrew emailed Ghislaine Maxwell seeking “inappropriate friends”, with messages cited as evidence of a close association. Lawyers say he denies wrongdoing and no charges have been brought. Palace representatives declined to comment.

Ministers will scrap the recording of non-crime hate incidents, saying the practice chilled free speech and wasted police time. A new common-sense system will log only credible threats or vulnerability, with guidance to focus resources on genuine offences and public safety.

The new EHRC head urges politicians and the public to avoid framing migration as a threat, arguing heated language fuels division. While supporting firm enforcement and faster decisions, he calls for a debate centred on practical reforms and humane treatment of asylum seekers.

David Walliams has been dropped by publisher HarperCollins after an internal investigation into claims he harassed female staff. A junior employee received a five‑figure payout, and colleagues were reportedly told to work in pairs around him. The publisher cited inappropriate conduct concerns.