A high-profile inmate reportedly fears serious harm, believing she has a target on her back from prisoners seeking notoriety. Officials are said to be reviewing protections after recent incidents involving other well-known offenders.
Three MPs promoted a Dubai housing scheme built by businessmen barred from the UK and subject to NCA action. They shared endorsements and appeared at events aimed at British Pakistanis. The episode raises standards questions over MPs backing commercial ventures; the MPs say they were supporting their communities.
An Afghan interpreter who worked alongside UK forces has been hospitalised with severe head injuries after an incident on the rail network. Having resettled in Britain for his service, his case has triggered scrutiny of safeguards and support for allied personnel and a police inquiry.
Trump warns Iran of severe consequences if a missing US airman is not accounted for, while a regional ally prepares potential military action against energy infrastructure. Allies coordinate the response as the search continues, with diplomacy active but contingency plans in place.
Campaigners and MPs urge the Chancellor to cut the £138m Sovereign Grant, calling the Andrew scandal a tipping point. They argue royal funding, including palace repairs, should be reduced to reflect public priorities, and want a review of costs with greater transparency.
Artemis II’s Orion, commanded by NASA’s Reid Wiseman, completed translunar injection on 3 April, sending the crew towards the Moon. The mission marks a major step in returning humans to lunar orbit and underscores growing competition in space between states and private firms.
An ‘ambitious’ Brexit reset is being explored by the PM, aiming for a new EU trade deal. Treasury estimates suggest about £3bn a year in contributions to ease border frictions and join schemes. Critics say this quietly binds Britain closer to Brussels; supporters say it will cut red tape and boost growth.
Rising energy costs have intensified pressure on Ed Miliband to lift Labour’s restrictions on new North Sea oil and gas projects. Backers say unlocking domestic supply would cut bills, support jobs and tax revenues; opponents warn it risks undermining Net Zero.
An American F-15 was downed near Iran. US special forces launched a search operation for a missing crew member, while the authorities in Tehran offered a reward for information. Washington is weighing its response as the risk of wider regional tension rises.
One US crew member was rescued and another remains missing after an F‑15E came down over central Iran. Wreckage markings point to a unit based at RAF Lakenheath. Officials are investigating the cause as search efforts continue.
An American F-15E was downed over southwestern Iran during a mission. One crew member was rescued and treated; a search continues for the other. Iranian outlets published debris photos. Officials are also examining reports that a second US aircraft crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.
Middle East turmoil has pushed up energy prices and shares, giving bosses at Shell, BP, Centrica and Harbour Energy large paper gains while households face higher bills. The contrast has drawn criticism, amid growing fears that UK homes and businesses could face fuel rationing.
US forces have recovered one crew member after an F‑15E was lost during operations in the region, with a search under way for the second. Surveillance and special forces assets are scouring the area as tensions with Tehran rise; the jet is from RAF Lakenheath.
A US fighter jet was downed over Iran, sparking a search for its two-person crew; one has been rescued. Iranian state-linked reports said local forces brought it down. The US president condemned the incident and urged raising defence spending to $1.5tn.
A fitness app has exposed identities and locations of about 500 UK military personnel at sensitive sites, with posts since Jan 2026 revealing routines and roles, including near the nuclear fleet’s base. Officials face pressure to restrict app use in secure areas and tighten digital security rules.
A lottery ticket holder forfeited a £10.6m jackpot after missing the claim deadline. Under the rules, the unclaimed prize will be allocated to good causes, with the full amount going to charity.
The PM faces a row over aligning UK food rules with the EU, which may require marmalade to be sold as “citrus marmalade”. Critics warn of lost control; supporters say alignment would cut red tape and ease trade with Europe. Ministers are considering the labelling change.
US forces launched a search-and-rescue after an F‑15 went down over southern Iran. One crew member was recovered; the hunt for the second continues, with teams aiming to reach them before local authorities. A rescue helicopter reportedly withdrew after encountering resistance.