Harry is claimed to have asked the head of a philanthropic organisation to publicly defend Meghan following a tense incident at a polo event, allegedly leading to donor concerns and broader reputational tensions.
Households are set to face an additional £1,000 in yearly costs from next week, driven by higher council, water, and energy bills alongside Labour’s tax plans, prompting concerns over mounting financial strain.
The King, aged 76, has withdrawn from a series of engagements after suffering short-term side effects linked to his ongoing cancer treatment, with those close to him stressing there is little cause for serious concern.
Rachel Reeves faced strong criticism after insisting her plans would bolster the nation’s finances, even as growth forecasts were cut in half and questions arose over further potential tax hikes.
In the face of rising scepticism, the Chancellor’s attempt to attribute the nation’s economic struggles to wider turmoil is facing criticism, with predictions indicating stagnant living standards for years to come.
Labour is set to oppose a ban on solar panels purportedly linked to forced labour, keeping them available for installation on schools and hospitals under the party’s energy plans.
Rachel Reeves, facing scrutiny over an expensive corporate box seat at a Sabrina Carpenter concert, is expected to cut 10,000 civil service positions, prompting fresh debate about public spending and the acceptance of high-value perks.
Heathrow experienced severe disruption when a small electrical fire brought numerous flights to a halt, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and prompting concerns over the airport’s resilience.
Council tax charges have reached unprecedented levels, prompting widespread frustration as households question whether the higher rates are matched by the quality of local services.
A review has flagged the replacement of “biological sex” with “gender” in official data, warning that this could cause confusion in crime and health records, potentially undermining screening accuracy and public confidence.