The UK has been criticised for sending 470 delegates to a UN climate change summit in Azerbaijan, raising questions about the country’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.

Authorities are urging an individual to disclose the financial backers responsible for covering the expenses of a significant estate, following a pause in an annual security payment that raises questions about the funding sources.

There are discussions within royal circles to potentially remove the word “Empire” from British honours, as part of a re-evaluation of the UK’s colonial legacy.

Keir Starmer faces allegations concerning a £40 billion tax proposal, denying claims of targeting Middle Britain and breaking a National Insurance pledge.