Ghislaine Maxwell has been extensively questioned by a leading American lawyer about the Duke of York and dozens of other high-profile figures, as she seeks to strengthen her bid for a Presidential pardon.
Senior Conservatives are urging an investigation after revelations that a consultancy created by the PM’s national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, has been paid with public money to conduct covert diplomatic engagements with non-state armed groups and contentious regimes, prompting scrutiny over transparency and accountability.
Key aides to the King and the Duke recently held discreet talks, suggesting a potential thaw in their strained relations and a step towards reconciliation within the royal household.
A new proposal from the PM’s deputy seeks to expand workplace regulations, requiring businesses to monitor everyday interactions for potentially inappropriate banter and prompting debate over whether such measures overly intrude on normal office communication.
Tel Aviv condemns the BBC for failing to interrupt a prolonged live broadcast of a controversial gig, amid calls for the arrest of those allegedly inciting hostility at a prominent festival.
The Tories have urged business leaders to oppose new union rules proposed under a workers’ rights plan, warning that tighter employment regulations could inflict serious harm on the UK economy.
A chief prosecution witness has sparked controversy by directing a personal outburst at a campaigner who challenged his evidence about Lucy Letby, triggering fresh scrutiny of his credibility.
MPs suggest that Labour’s approach to fee-paying schools has contributed to heightened class tensions, after claims an eight-year-old private school pupil was refused NHS care due to his school status, prompting calls for unbiased public services.
A British father has been arrested in an FBI operation on suspicion of spying for China, allegedly plotting to smuggle sensitive military technology and now facing possible extradition to the US.
MI5 is examining allegations of foreign involvement in property attacks targeting Starmer, amid ongoing war tensions that see Britain and the West standing resolutely together.