politics
MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys. Source link
UK should send non-combat troops to Ukraine now, former PM Johnson tells BBC
Troops should be deployed to peaceful parts of the country in non-fighting roles, he said. Source link
UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine’s drone manufacturing programme. Source link
Calls for Andrew to be removed from royal line of succession
The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King. Source link
'Nasty' councillor jailed for coercive behaviour
Ex-Reform UK councillor for Cliftonville, Daniel Taylor, receives a prison term and loses his seat. Source link
Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
Global Counsel’s clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson’s links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Source link
Lib Dems win by-election after Reform controversy
Reform had pulled support for its Redcar and Cleveland Council candidate over offensive posts. Source link
Reform UK councillor defects to Restore Britain
Charles Whitford announces he has joined MP Rupert Lowe’s new party Restore Britain. Source link
Greens win seat from Labour in city by-election
Green candidate Aasiya Bora is elected in the Stoneygate ward, with Labour finishing second. Source link
Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge
A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory. Source link