Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after a morning police raid, then released under investigation. The King said the law must take its course. Relatives of the late Virginia Giuffre welcomed the move. Andrew denies wrongdoing.

Surrey Police appeal for witnesses to allegations of trafficking and assault linked to newly released Epstein files. The Met is reviewing claims that Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor’s former bodyguards may hold evidence, as ministers and MPs urge him to give evidence to Parliament.

Essex Police are reviewing flight logs and emails tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s aircraft at Stansted’s private terminal amid claims of unlawful trips. Cross-party MPs may launch an inquiry into Andrew’s time as trade envoy after files suggested he shared confidential reports. He could be called to give evidence.

Ministers scrapped plans to delay May’s local elections after a Reform UK legal challenge. The state will pay the party’s costs. Farage calls it a win. The U-turn increases pressure on the PM amid forecasts of council losses and talk of a reshuffle.