Police and ministers call for a formal inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s stint as UK trade envoy after a dossier claims he leaked RBS details to a disgraced associate, let an individual accused of abuse join an official China mission, and shared a confidential diplomatic cable with a banker friend.

Emails suggest Jeffrey Epstein arranged a Romanian model to attend a private dinner with Andrew at Buckingham Palace. The correspondence outlines his role in the guest list and has intensified scrutiny of Andrew’s links, with renewed pressure for police to examine the material.

Angela Rayner has amassed over £1m to fund a possible challenge to Keir’s leadership. She has set up The Office of Angela Rayner Ltd to run operations and is courting donors and supporters, with talk of roles for backers. The move fuels expectations of a bid within months.

Andy Burnham has announced a bid to return to Westminster by seeking selection for the Gorton and Denton seat, putting pressure on the PM. Allowing him to run risks empowering a rival; blocking him could trigger internal unrest and a leadership challenge within Labour.