The former PM says lockdown rules “probably did go too far” and says children could have been exempted. Read full story Author:
The deal that means Prince Andrew can still afford to live in Royal Lodge
Controversies around Andrew have thrown a spotlight on his living arrangements and how he can fund his lifestyle. Read full story Author:
‘It’s out of this world’: Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology. Read full story Author:
Prince Andrew scrutiny continues despite giving up titles
Prince Andrew faces more scrutiny as the posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre makes more claims. Read full story Author:
Zelensky ready to join Trump-Putin talks after ‘frank’ White House meeting
The US and Russian presidents announced on Thursday that they planned to meet in Budapest. Read full story Author:
Police looking into claims Andrew asked officer to seek information on accuser
Media reports say he asked his police protection to find out personal details about Virginia Giuffre. Read full story Author:
Why John Bolton case is more serious than those against other Trump critics
Bolton argues his case is an example of “weaponisation” but legal experts say the charges are serious. Read full story Author:
Ed Miliband hints at cut to VAT on energy bills
The energy secretary says the government needs to address the “cost-of-living crisis” facing the country. Read full story Author:
Giuffre brother calls on King to strip Andrew of prince title
Sky Roberts says he would like to see the King go a step further after Prince Andrew agreed to give up his other titles. Read full story Author:
Eleven killed after Israel hits bus in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says
The Israeli military said it had fired at a “suspicious vehicle” it said had crossed the line demarcating the area occupied by its forces. Read full story Author:
Zelensky fails to secure Tomahawk missiles at talks with Trump
Following the meeting, Trump calls for Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end the war. Read full story Author:
Landmark global shipping deal in tatters after US pressure
President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a “green scam”. Read full story Author:
Government loses bid to block appeal against Palestine Action ban
Palestine Action’s co-founder said the government’s attempt to avoid judicial scrutiny had ‘backfired spectacularly’. Read full story Author:
China warns UK of ‘consequences’ over mega-embassy delays
It comes after the UK said it had pushed back a decision on the controversial site for the second time. Read full story Author:
MI5 chief says China is daily threat to UK and voices frustration over spy case collapse
Sir Ken McCallum says the Security Service acted against Chinese activity in the last week, as a parliamentary inquiry is launched into the spy case. Read full story Author:
The unanswered questions after release of China spy evidence
The disclosure sheds more light than ever before on what the two men were accused of, but raises new questions for the prime minister and prosecutors. Read full story Author:
Reeves plans ‘targeted action’ on bills in Budget
The chancellor is planning moves to help households with the cost of living in the Budget. Read full story Author:
Government will publish evidence in collapsed China spy case, PM says
The Tories and Lib Dems had called for witness statements provided to prosecutors to be released. Read full story Author:
Reeves says she is looking at tax rises ahead of Budget
The chancellor also said she was considering further measures on public spending, in a bid to put the UK’s finances on a firmer footing. Read full story Author:
Ex-funeral director admits 36 fraud charges but denies other offences
Robert Bush denied 30 counts of preventing lawful burials but admitted fraud charges. Read full story Author: