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.

Government to shrink a programme countering hostile-state activity after a newly revealed poison threat linked to a foreign power. Opposition brands the change irresponsible; the PM says funding will be redirected to the most acute national security risks as allies prepare further sanctions.