Reports suggest Shamima Begum is seeking to return to Britain from a camp in Syria, with messages indicating plans to use people smugglers. She lost UK citizenship after leaving as a teenager to join a militant group, and previous legal bids to restore it have failed.

Documents from his time as chief prosecutor reportedly show the PM approved a system of civil orders that let some serious‑offence suspects receive warnings rather than be charged. Whistleblowers and a former detective criticised the approach, with opponents calling his position untenable.

A poll finds 82% support removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession. Ministers say they’ll consider changing succession law, with cross-party backing, once a police inquiry ends. He remains eighth in line for now.

A senior royal was arrested on his 66th birthday after being detained for questioning. The monarch voiced deepest concern but insisted due process must prevail, saying the law should take its course. The individual later left a police station as inquiries continue.