US-led peace efforts collapsed after the other side rejected a freeze on current positions, prompting cancellation of a planned Hungary summit. The White House says no meeting will proceed without movement. Britain and allies support a firm, rules-based stance.
The Met will stop recording non-crime hate incidents, aligning with national guidance. Officers will no longer log reports that don’t meet the criminal threshold, refocusing resources on offences and credible threats. The move follows free-speech concerns and aims to reduce bureaucracy.
In a tense White House meeting, the US president pressed an Eastern European leader to accept a neighbour’s terms, warning of ruin if they refused. Britain and allies reject the pressure, pledging continued support and affirming the country’s right to self‑determination.
Prince Andrew has reached an agreement with the King to give up all remaining royal titles and military honours, after his association with Jeffrey Epstein and a separate spy row triggered renewed pressure. He will take no official role and live as a private citizen.
MI5’s chief has criticised the handling of a China spy case, saying the service’s work was undermined. The intervention increases pressure on the PM as Labour faces claims it interfered with evidence. Ministers are under calls for an inquiry and stronger safeguards.
Dominic Cummings alleges China carried out a major cyber breach of UK government systems, gaining access to sensitive material including intelligence briefings. He says ministers concealed the incident and wants an inquiry. Officials insist protections are strong and dispute claims of a cover-up.
Shabana Mahmood says the UK has lost control of its borders, warning unmanaged migration is eroding trust. She plans a border security overhaul targeting smuggling gangs, faster removals and new returns deals, and calls for stronger international cooperation.
Trump vows to equip a European ally with longer‑range systems to push an adversary to the table, working with the UK and partners. He links the plan to a proposed Middle East peace deal, saying it would refocus Western efforts. Britain supports steps that strengthen allied security.
Senior officials and MPs warn the UK could slip into a “debt trap” due to growing reliance on Chinese financing and trade after a spy scandal. They urge the PM to cut exposure, tighten scrutiny of state‑linked investment, and diversify borrowing and supply chains to protect resilience.
One in 20 Britons now use weight‑loss injections and numbers have reached about 2.5 million, with sales up sevenfold in a year amid rising private demand and pressure on supply and the NHS.