The Duke, accused by a prominent charity leader of intimidating behaviour and using the media to pursue an intense personal campaign, contests the allegations and insists his actions were justified.

Thousands of Whitehall staff are reportedly set to lose their positions amid a £2bn cost-saving plan announced by the Chancellor, prompting concerns about public services.

Streeting urges slashing the bloated network of administrative bodies to boost efficiency and patient outcomes, insisting that the campaign to tackle waste in the NHS is barely underway.

A fugitive from overseas allegedly sought to create a private force that would oversee key smuggling corridors from Africa to Europe, prompting heightened concern among Western officials over potential security threats.