British pet owners travelling to the EU are now subject to new regulations, necessitating an Animal Health Certificate for each trip, replacing the previously valid EU pet passport scheme. This change, effective from Wednesday, has led to significant unexpected costs and disrupted travel plans for numerous individuals, including those reliant on assistance dogs.
Former Foreign Office permanent under-secretary Sir Olly Robbins is scheduled to present his account to Parliament this morning, following his dismissal last week. Sir Olly's removal stemmed from his failure to inform the Prime Minister that Lord Peter Mandelson had not cleared his security vetting for the UK's ambassadorship in Washington. He is expected to assert his interpretation of the 2010 Constitutional Reform and Governance Act as justification for his decision.
King Charles III issued a personal video message marking what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday, reflecting on her public service and expressing concern over the current global state. A bronze statue depicting the late Queen in her youth will be presented to the King and Queen Camilla.
