A former senior royal was arrested and interviewed, then released under investigation. The monarch signalled no special treatment, saying the law must take its course. Police are examining alleged misconduct linked to past associations.

A former Norfolk farmer has left a £2.5m estate to a pub landlady who supported him after his release from prison. He died last year, naming her sole beneficiary. Her husband said their bond was like family.

Nigel Farage named a Reform UK “cabinet” dominated by ex-Tories, including Robert Jenrick, Suella Braverman and Richard Tice. The team outlined tax cuts and reforms affecting worker rights and the NHS. Critics say this would favour the wealthy and risk services; supporters argue it could boost growth.

A bereaved mother campaigning for online safety welcomes a change requiring social media firms to preserve user data, but urges the PM to act faster with tougher safeguards for children, stronger enforcement and penalties for platforms that fail to curb harm.