Angela Rayner, former Deputy PM, says she’ll keep championing constituents from the back benches, urging Labour to focus on everyday concerns and drop “arrogant tittle‑tattle”. She calls for unity after the reshuffle and vows to push for fair pay, strong public services and living‑cost support.

Ministers will award a new medal to veterans of the UK’s Cold War nuclear tests, recognising their service. Campaigners welcome the step but warn some groups remain excluded, urging inclusive criteria and better health and pension support.

US lawmakers urge Andrew to give evidence to a congressional committee examining Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse network. After loss of royal roles, pressure is rising; victims’ lawyers say status should not confer immunity. He has previously denied wrongdoing.

An entertainer was rushed to hospital in the early Nineties after heavy cocaine use, according to a fellow comedian who says a cab dash secured urgent care and avoided life‑threatening brain harm. He later recovered and has spoken openly about addiction.