Campaigners and MPs urge the Chancellor to cut the £138m Sovereign Grant, calling the Andrew scandal a tipping point. They argue royal funding, including palace repairs, should be reduced to reflect public priorities, and want a review of costs with greater transparency.

The PM set out plans to curb addictive social media for children, targeting algorithms that keep them scrolling. Measures under consideration include time limits, overnight curfews and an Australian‑style ban. The move follows a landmark UK court ruling, with a call to act for the next generation.

US lawmakers are urging Sarah Ferguson to give evidence to a congressional inquiry into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged misconduct, seeking details of any knowledge she has and any links via her former husband. Pressure on her to testify is growing.

Energy Sec Ed Miliband pledged to keep household bills down amid fuel supply fears from Middle East tensions affecting key shipping lanes. He backed Ofgem to use fines, rebates and direct orders on suppliers, urging calm as forecourt demand surged.