Lib Dems in bid to release files on Andrew trade envoy role.

The Liberal Democrats are launching a determined parliamentary offensive to compel the government to release all documents pertaining to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s controversial appointment as a UK trade envoy, following his…

Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession

The Duke of York, despite being stripped of all his military affiliations and royal patronages, as well as the right to use his "His Royal Highness" style, in October 2025,…

Brown urges police probe into whether Andrew used RAF bases to meet Epstein.

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has escalated his demands for a comprehensive police investigation into allegations that Prince Andrew, also known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, leveraged taxpayer-funded jets and Royal Air…

Tories vow cuts to student loan interest repayments

The "Plan 2" loan system itself emerged from a pivotal moment in UK higher education policy. It was introduced by the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government in 2012, a decision that…

MPs to discuss inquiry into role of trade envoys after Andrew arrest.

The Business and Trade Committee, a influential cross-party parliamentary body, is poised to convene on Tuesday to initiate a formal inquiry into the operational framework and oversight of UK trade…

UK agrees drone and missile defence plan with four EU allies

The United Kingdom has forged a significant new defence alliance with four of the European Union’s leading military powers – Germany, France, Italy, and Poland – to jointly develop advanced,…

Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession

Defence Minister Luke Pollard confirmed the government’s contemplation of such a measure, telling BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions programme that removing Andrew from the line of succession was "the right…

Lib Dems win Zetland by-election after Reform controversy

Alison Barnes, a familiar face in the Zetland community, clinched the seat, garnering just over 50% of the votes cast. Her success returns her to the council chambers, having previously…

John Healey refuses to give timescale on Ajax after soldiers left vomiting.

The Defence Secretary, John Healey, has declined to provide a definitive timeline for the conclusion of investigations into the profoundly troubled Ajax armoured vehicle programme. This refusal comes amidst mounting…

Chagossians trying to resettle on islands defy removal order

The four determined Chagossians made landfall on a secluded part of the archipelago on Monday, following an arduous sea voyage from Sri Lanka. Their audacious objective was clear: to establish…