MI5 has warned it cannot eliminate security risks posed by a planned large Chinese embassy in London. The PM approved the scheme, drawing criticism from MPs who fear espionage threats and weakened safeguards ahead of expected talks with Beijing.

The Government will consult on restricting social media access for under-16s, signalling a U-turn after the PM previously ruled out a ban. Options reportedly include an outright prohibition, night-time curfews, time limits and curbs on addictive features, modelled on Australia’s approach.

The PM challenged President Trump over a plan to claim Greenland and to impose tariffs on allies who resist, amid warnings NATO could slide into crisis. The EU is preparing an £81bn response to possible US trade moves, while ministers rejected calls to cancel the King’s planned state visit.

Eight nurses won a tribunal against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, which was found to have breached their rights by allowing a trans colleague to use their changing room. The ruling piles pressure on ministers to issue NHS-wide guidance on single-sex spaces.