Activists linked to a group that boosted the PM’s leadership bid funded lobbyists to discredit reporters, alleging links to a hostile state after articles probed their funding. A dossier was circulated to party figures and allies. The group denies wrongdoing; calls grow for transparency and press freedom.
UK officials say Alexei Navalny was killed with a rare amphibian‑derived neurotoxin, indicating banned chemical weapons held by a hostile state. The PM will press allies for tougher sanctions, tighter export controls and accountability measures.
Britain’s skeleton success stems from a science‑led programme. Guided by a specialist nicknamed ‘Dr Ice’, the squad uses data analysis, custom sleds, wind‑tunnel testing and exacting selection at Bath to convert talent into speed, a system that delivered Olympic gold.
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.
Charities warn the state pension age rise, starting in April and rising gradually to 67 by March 2028, could push about 115,000 more people in their mid-60s into poverty. They urge urgent support as many face higher living costs and limited time to adjust.
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.
UK investigators conclude opposition figure Alexei Navalny died from a frog‑derived toxin. The Home Sec, Yvette Cooper, leads the probe and points to Kremlin responsibility, with further UK measures under consideration to hold those involved to account.
A TV presenter faces a lawsuit from a 68-year-old woman who says she tripped in the car park of his farm pub, suffering rib fractures and needing surgery. She alleges negligence over site safety and is pursuing a civil claim.
At the Munich Security Conference, Yulia Navalnaya said opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed with a rare toxin and urged accountability for Vladimir Putin. The UK and European allies cited forensic tests, with the PM backing coordinated sanctions and legal action.