Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as the Met investigates claims he leaked sensitive government and market information linked to his ties with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. He denies wrongdoing.

Ministers announce a £4bn overhaul of SEND in England, promising more places, faster assessments and clearer national standards. The plan aims to ease pressure on councils and schools, cut delays for families, and boost specialist support, staffing and training.

Scotland Yard has widened its investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, interviewing former protection officers and reviewing flight records. Ministers are exploring legislation to exclude him from the line of succession, and UK police have requested related documents from US authorities.

The monarch said the law “must take its course” after a senior royal was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, questioned, and released under investigation. Officers are searching several properties. The palace signalled cooperation with the inquiry.