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.
A new TV drama scrutinises water companies over sewage discharges, highlighting risks to public health and beaches. Echoing the Post Office exposé, it seeks accountability, tougher regulation and potential compensation, as affected families call for action and greater transparency.
Prince William reportedly pushed for Andrew to be removed from public duties years earlier, following revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. A new biography says William, angered by the 2019 Newsnight interview, judged Andrew damaging to the monarchy and urged decisive action.
Jesy Nelson backs a push to add spinal muscular atrophy to the NHS newborn heel‑prick screening. The campaign urges ministers to approve UK‑wide testing, arguing early diagnosis enables timely treatment and better outcomes for affected babies.
Man United chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces a backlash over remarks on immigration policy. The PM urged him to apologise, while critics highlight his Monaco tax residency as hypocrisy. Allies argue he raised concerns about pressures on services. The club faces calls to respond.
A revival of Dalziel and Pascoe has been announced, with new leads replacing the original stars. The crime drama will return in a contemporary reimagining, bringing the partnership back to screens. Further details on production and broadcast are expected soon.
The King pledged full co‑operation with police over inquiries concerning his brother, Andrew, after further claims. He voiced “profound concerns” about the allegations, while the Prince and Princess of Wales said their thoughts remain with victims of abuse.
Morgan McSweeney resigned as No10 chief of staff, taking full responsibility for advising the PM to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Two deputies step in as joint chiefs of staff. The move has not eased pressure on the PM, with renewed calls for a leadership change.
Steve Wright has been jailed for a further 40 years for the 1999 killing of Victoria Hall. A woman who escaped him says she gave police his car registration the day before but it wasn’t acted on, claiming lives might have been saved if officers had intervened.
Keir Starmer apologised for appointing Peter Mandelson ambassador to the US, saying he was misled over Mandelson’s contact with Jeffrey Epstein. He vowed to release documents to support this as Labour MPs consider a challenge over his judgement.