Former Cabinet Secretary Simon Case has cautioned that leadership uncertainty creates significant disruption for the UK government, increasing borrowing costs. His remarks follow Andy Burnham's by-election win, which intensified calls for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to outline his departure plan.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Belfast for their first visit to Northern Ireland this year, attending an event in the Titanic Quarter to mark the city's hosting of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's largest festival of Irish music and dance.
Cole Turley, 18, has pleaded guilty to the murder of 16-year-old Kayden Moy on Irvine Beach. Two other teenagers are currently on trial, accused of acting with Turley in the fatal stabbing and subsequent efforts to pervert the course of justice.
Rhun ap Iorwerth, Wales' First Minister, has confirmed discussing Welsh independence from the United Kingdom with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. He aims to foster a "national conversation" on Wales' capacity for self-governance.
