The PM condemned senior officials for not telling him Peter Mandelson failed security vetting before being lined up for a top role. He apologised again for the appointment. A sacked mandarin will give evidence to MPs, while No10 says it is refocusing on tackling the cost of living.

Britain’s crime crisis is costing taxpayers at least £33bn a year, around £90m a day, covering police probes, NHS care, court cases and victim support. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the bill has risen by £616m under Labour and accused Sir Keir Starmer of being soft on criminals.

Sir Keir Starmer joins the crew of a Vanguard-class nuclear sub returning to Scotland after a record 206-day patrol, thanking them for warding off threats from tyrants like Putin. In a separate exclusive, the PM says it was “unforgivable” he wasn’t told about the Mandelson vetting.

Gemma Monk’s wedding was disrupted when her sister‑in‑law, Antonia Eastwood, threw black paint over her. Eastwood admitted criminal damage at Maidstone Crown Court, Kent. Monk’s brother Ashley Eastwood says there is more to the family dispute.