Ian Huntley is in a critical condition after an incident in a workshop at HMP Frankland. A fellow inmate was detained on suspicion of carrying out the attack. Huntley, 52, had been working within a segregated unit. Prison safety procedures and supervision are under review.
Scotland Yard apologised to the Commons Speaker amid a row over Peter Mandelson’s arrest. Detectives said they acted on a tip he might flee to the British Virgin Islands; Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he passed the claim on in good faith. Mandelson’s lawyers demand evidence for the allegation.
Leaked Green Party papers propose scrapping immigration detention, granting an amnesty to people with irregular status and providing housing, a guaranteed income and NHS access, even after failed asylum bids. Backers call it humane and orderly; critics warn of cost and a pull factor.
Peter Mandelson has been arrested in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Detectives are examining claims he leaked sensitive information to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein while business secretary. He is in custody for questioning as inquiries continue.
The Prince of Wales said he is “not in a calm state” following his uncle’s arrest, speaking while attending the Baftas with the Princess of Wales. He added he’d delayed watching a prizewinning film until he felt calmer, signalling pressure on the Royal Family as developments unfold.
The Met has told Andrew’s former protection officers to disclose everything they witnessed while on duty. The request supports multi‑force inquiries into his conduct and associations, including links to Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of abuse.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office, held for 11 hours and released under investigation. The development deepens the monarchy’s crisis and increases pressure on the King over titles, duties and accountability.
Ex-ministers and former military leaders urge the PM to double defence spending to 5% of GDP, calling it a “1936 moment”. They say current plans—about 2.4%, with a pledge to reach 2.5%—are inadequate and accuse him of lacking candour on MoD funding.
Essex Police are assessing material from newly released files as they become the fourth UK force to examine claims that a convicted US financier trafficked women to the UK on private flights via Stansted, increasing scrutiny on a senior royal linked in the documents.
After opposition and legal concerns, the PM has dropped proposals to cancel local elections, with polls in about 30 councils now set to proceed. The reversal follows pressure from rivals including Nigel Farage and backbench unease, restoring the vote for millions.