Downing Street races to avert a trade clash after Donald Trump vowed 10% tariffs on countries opposing his bid to control Greenland. The PM is coordinating with the EU on a possible £80bn retaliation, has urged de-escalation in a call, and faces pressure to cancel the King’s planned US visit.

Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform prompts plans for weeks of debriefing on Conservative strategy and internal thinking. He is tipped for a senior role as the party leads polls, but his arrival is expected to intensify an internal power struggle around Nigel Farage.

Robert Jenrick was sacked by the party leader before defecting to Reform. He accuses Conservatives of betraying voters and vows to help make Nigel Farage PM. Allies had tipped off Kemi Badenoch about his plan. The move pleases Reform and Badenoch but widens the split on the right.

The UK is repositioning personnel from a Qatar base as the US weighs a military operation against Iran. Some US units are also redeploying. Allies are preparing for possible reprisals against bases and partners, with ministers coordinating contingency plans amid heightened tensions.