Police have reopened inquiries into the theft of Morgan McSweeney’s phone. The PM’s former chief aide is under scrutiny for failing to clarify whether a tracker was used to locate the device, with officers reviewing CCTV and timelines around the incident.

NS&I’s chief has been sacked amid claims of a cover‑up linked to a savings scandal. The Treasury knew last year and had already cut his bonus. A review will examine service failings and the scale of affected customers, with compensation and further action possible.

NS&I has misplaced funds for about 37,000 customers, leaving taxpayers likely to cover roughly £400m. The Treasury is investigating record‑keeping and payout failures. Compensation is expected and system fixes are planned to restore confidence in the state-backed saver.

NS&I faces scrutiny over estate payouts, with bereaved families reporting delays, errors and underpayments. Thousands of complaints have built up, prompting demands for intervention and redress. The state-backed bank cites stringent checks and staffing constraints.