Sir Keir Starmer is accused of undermining the civil service after the dismissal of Sir Olly Robbins from the Foreign Office. Dave Penman of the FDA trade union states the prime minister risks alienating civil servants, while Lord Sedwill calls for Sir Olly's reinstatement.
British perfumer Jo Malone has expressed her 'surprise and sadness' over a High Court lawsuit initiated by beauty giant Estée Lauder concerning the use of her name in a collaboration with Zara. Estée Lauder, which acquired Malone's original brand and the rights to her name in 1999, is seeking over £200,000 in damages, claiming trademark infringement and breach of contract.
Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes is currently receiving treatment in hospital after suffering a stroke last week, GB News has confirmed. The 66-year-old is reportedly responding well, with colleagues and management expressing well wishes for his swift recovery.
A lasting tribute has been unveiled in Tamworth to commemorate three soldiers from the Staffordshire Regiment who were killed in Iraq in 2005. The memorial honours Pte Leon Spicer, Pte Phillip Hewett, and 2nd Lt Richard Shearer, funded by over £50,000 raised by a comrade.
