A senior royal was said to be in disbelief after his wife received a cancer diagnosis, calling the experience brutal and disorientating. The couple focused on processing the news privately and reassuring their children.

A Labour heavyweight urges the PM to “get your act together”, pressing him to show Labour is a party of service amid backlash over a contentious senior appointment. He calls for clearer priorities, stronger delivery and a renewed focus on competence.

A lawyer for claimants in the Epstein case warns that further, more damaging material—photos and videos—is likely to emerge, intensifying scrutiny on a senior royal. Advisers expect additional disclosures from the files in the coming weeks, with pressure set to rise.

A Reform London mayoral candidate faces claims of hypocrisy after championing a tough stance on crime while previously campaigning with a Conservative figure previously exposed for alleged drug use. Critics say the association undermines her message.