Rising energy costs have intensified pressure on Ed Miliband to lift Labour’s restrictions on new North Sea oil and gas projects. Backers say unlocking domestic supply would cut bills, support jobs and tax revenues; opponents warn it risks undermining Net Zero.
Up to 70 Britons have been detained in the UAE for taking or sharing images of security incidents, breaching strict laws on photographing sensitive sites. Tourists, expats and crew are among those held. Penalties can reach 10 years’ jail or £200k, and even receiving such images may be an offence.
Sarah Ferguson explored a TV project to clone the late Queen’s corgis, with replicas sold worldwide. Talks with Hollywood producers framed it as a way to raise funds. Critics cite welfare and ethics concerns, noting pet cloning is costly, uncertain and controversial.
Reports allege Jeffrey Epstein supplied Peter Mandelson with illegal drugs and arranged Botox while he served in government, increasing pressure on the PM over a decision to appoint him US ambassador.
Tony Blair rebukes the PM for hesitating over US policy on Iran, saying Britain should have backed Washington from day one. He argues that steadfast support for a key ally is essential to UK security, as relations with the White House come under strain.
Nigel Farage alleges last week’s Manchester by-election, won by the Greens, was compromised by malpractice and ballots cast by non‑British citizens. He says current rules threaten democracy and vows to tighten eligibility and safeguards if in office. Authorities have not verified his claims.
Emails reportedly show the Palace was warned in 2019 that Andrew’s business links, notably with financier David Rowland, risked abusing royal status. A whistleblower raised reputational concerns. Andrew was later arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to reports.
Police and ministers call for a formal inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s stint as UK trade envoy after a dossier claims he leaked RBS details to a disgraced associate, let an individual accused of abuse join an official China mission, and shared a confidential diplomatic cable with a banker friend.
Emails suggest Jeffrey Epstein arranged a Romanian model to attend a private dinner with Andrew at Buckingham Palace. The correspondence outlines his role in the guest list and has intensified scrutiny of Andrew’s links, with renewed pressure for police to examine the material.
Angela Rayner has amassed over £1m to fund a possible challenge to Keir’s leadership. She has set up The Office of Angela Rayner Ltd to run operations and is courting donors and supporters, with talk of roles for backers. The move fuels expectations of a bid within months.