At No10, the PM welcomed Pride of Britain winners, lauding their courage and service and saying the country isn’t broken. He argued their efforts prove national resilience. Award winner Luke Mortimer light‑heartedly pitched himself for Deputy PM during the reception.
The PM welcomed Pride of Britain winners to No10, praising their bravery and service and saying their achievements show the country isn’t broken. During the visit, 12-year-old Luke Mortimer said he’d like to be Deputy PM, as honourees toured the building and met staff.
Pressure mounts on the Palace to say what it knew about claims Prince Andrew sought damaging information on his accuser. He is said to have asked aides and contacts to help; representatives dispute this. MPs call for transparency amid suggestions he could face further police questions.
Police are assessing claims that Prince Andrew tried to discredit an accuser in 2011, allegedly asking a palace aide to gather damaging information. The row continues to strain the royals; after failing to reassure the King, he remains stripped of titles.
Prince Andrew has relinquished the Duke of York title and remaining royal honours after talks with the King, amid ongoing fallout from his links to Jeffrey Epstein and related misconduct allegations. The move aims to ease pressure on the monarchy. He continues to deny wrongdoing.
MI5’s chief warns of persistent state-backed interference and espionage from China, calling it a daily security challenge. The warning follows a high‑profile case being dropped as the country isn’t legally classed as an enemy state. He urges vigilance across government, business and academia.
The Health Sec says the government will pursue recovery of £145m from PPE Medpro, a supplier linked to Baroness Michelle Mone, after a repayment deadline was missed on pandemic-era contracts. Legal action is being considered to protect taxpayers’ money.
Sir Gavin Williamson told the Covid Inquiry that Boris Johnson’s last‑minute decisions on schools during lockdown harmed pupils and parents, branding a 2021 move a “flip‑flop” that disrupted education nationwide and left schools set up to fail.
A Gaza ceasefire has been agreed, triggering the release of 20 Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees. Brokered by Donald Trump, the accord brings emotional reunions and cautious optimism, with leaders and families urging all sides to maintain the fragile truce.
Aid deliveries in Gaza began as part of a fragile deal expected to free 20 captives and nearly 2,000 detainees in a reciprocal handover, prompting cautious optimism for a truce while authorities warn the situation remains precarious and one misstep could unravel it.