An exclusive poll finds 64% of voters back banning social media for under-16s, favouring an Australia-style age-based internet block to protect children. Support spans parties, with campaigners saying the public is ahead of Westminster. Ministers face pressure to act.

Prince George helped prepare meals at The Passage, a London homelessness charity, during a visit with Prince William. The trip echoed William’s 1993 visit with his mother. The charity’s chief called it a poignant moment and praised their ongoing support.

The Home Sec will unveil reforms to tackle violence against women and girls: wider disclosure of offenders’ histories to new partners, specialist units across all forces, and teams pursuing online predatory behaviour. The issue is being treated as a national emergency.

A report estimates £10.9bn was lost to fraud from pandemic support schemes, including furlough, Bounce Back Loans and Eat Out to Help Out. Opponents blame lax checks by the then government; ministers say safeguards and recovery efforts have since been strengthened.