John Virgo, the snooker great and TV favourite, has died aged 79. His widow Rosie paid tribute, calling him the love of her life. Known for commentary and Big Break, he had recently been touring with Dennis Taylor and Steve Davis, who led tributes.

Police have opened a criminal probe into allegations Lord Mandelson leaked market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. He has quit the Lords. The PM has passed a dossier to officers, and Gordon Brown has criticised him as unpatriotic.

Police are probing claims that a peer and former cabinet minister leaked sensitive government information to a disgraced financier. The PM backs legal changes to allow the peer’s removal from the Lords and to restrict use of the title while the investigation proceeds.

A second woman alleges Epstein flew her to meet Andrew at Royal Lodge and she was subjected to misconduct. She says power and access enabled the contact, and a lawsuit may follow. Andrew denies wrongdoing, while emails cited by a commentator reportedly contradict his account.