Donald Trump's recent comments regarding NATO have cast a shadow over efforts to bolster European defence capabilities at a key security conference. His assertions about defence spending are seen as hindering the alliance's operational unity.
UK public sector net borrowing hit £24.3 billion in April, surpassing both last year's figure by £4.9 billion and the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR) forecast of £20.9 billion. Increased spending on inflation-linked benefits and record debt interest payments contributed to the higher figure.
Detectives are renewing calls for witnesses to assist in their investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations in the US Department of Justice's Jeffrey Epstein files. The police are concerned that the public may perceive the investigation as narrowly focused, despite the broad scope of misconduct in public office, and are actively seeking cooperation from US authorities and potential victims.
