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Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:54:22 GMT
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Starmer considering law to remove former prince from line of succession
Several politicians have called for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from the line to the throne

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:49:02 GMT
British line of succession: Who will inherit the throne and is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor still in line?
From Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to Prince William and Prince Harry, here is everyone in line to be the next king or queen of Britain

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Analysis: Labour’s recent U-turn-gate shows just how difficult governing really is
“The prime minister recently said, ‘I feel like I pull these levers and nothing happens,’ and you think: wrench the lever off and whack someone over the head with it, Keir!”

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:28:04 GMT
Why this forgotten corner of Manchester could signal a turning point in British politics
A by-election in Gorton and Denton next week could see a new left and right emerge in British politics, as Dan Haygarth finds out

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:08:36 GMT
How the royal family is weathering its worst crisis in 90 years
The House of Windsor is fighting for survival as Andrew’s arrest threatens to undermine public support

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:46:33 GMT
Bishop of Lincoln arrested on allegation of sexual assault
The Right Reverend Stephen Conway has been suspended from duties

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:37:49 GMT
Tell us what you saw or heard, police urge Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s protection officers in Epstein probe
Keir Starmer is understood to be considering a law change that would remove the former prince from the line of succession after police have finished their investigation

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:34:07 GMT
Suspect with loaded gun in rucksack runs into crowded nightclub
London police who stopped a man on suspicion of drink-driving found that he was armed with a loaded gun in his rucksack after he tried to flee through a crowded nightclub.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:25:53 GMT
Unsafe levels of cancer-causing radon gas detected at 16 UK prisons
High levels of radon gas, which can increase the risk of lung cancer, were detected at HMP Exeter and HMP Lindholme five years ago

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:28:57 GMT
Moment fake animal rehoming centre owner who abused pets in his care is arrested by police
This is the moment an fake animal rescue centre owner who abused pets in his care was arrested.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:15:38 GMT
Charles Bronson releases letter from prison ahead of parole hearing
‘I have to expose this unlawful sentence and treatment,’ he said in a letter

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:01:00 GMT
Scottish independence ‘within reach’ as Westminster ‘unravelling’ amid scandals, Swinney says
A survey by More in Common this week projected that the SNP would win 64 seats after May

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:01:00 GMT
Energy bills set to fall across the UK – but experts issue future warning
Energy bills could drop by more than £200 for some households from April

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:29:07 GMT
Father murdered by teenagers in ‘unprovoked’ racist attack after dropping groceries at his mother’s house
Marcus Staniforth, 17, and a 16-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, were sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:27:07 GMT
Tributes paid to teen couple found dead after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
Two men aged 33 and 42 have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter over their deaths

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:30:08 GMT
Playgrounds would become ‘crack dens’ if Greens were in power, policing minister says
The Green Party has previously campaigned to decriminalise drug possession

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:58:11 GMT
Ancient oak tree felled by Toby Carvery owner was still alive, investigation finds
Felling prompted widespread public anger with restaurant chain now facing eviction from site

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:42:03 GMT
UK joins European powers to build cheap drone defences inspired by Ukraine
The allies are pledging a speedy process to build the weapons together,

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:40:15 GMT
Britain expects ‘privileged’ trade with US to continue despite fresh tariffs ruling
The Supreme Court’s decision raises questions over whether previous deals between Britain and the US still stand

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:12:59 GMT
Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs ‘will not bring relief to Europe’, experts say
Businesses, investors and households could face a period of fresh uncertainty following the decision in the US’s highest court

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:00:53 GMT
Could Labour lose Gorton and Denton? New polling puts Greens ahead for first time
Pollsters are offering mixed predictions of the final result

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:55 GMT
Epstein accusers say Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest shows that ‘power can be toppled’
Exclusive: ‘I’m really in shock that anything this magnificent could occur,’ Epstein accuser Maria Farmer told The Independent

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:03:23 GMT
Fake animal rehoming owner told to ‘rot in prison’ after 41 pets found dead
One veterinary surgeon saw masses of bodies riddled with maggots with rats around the kennels

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:41:41 GMT
Boris Johnson and Liz Truss ‘lobbied Trump to block Starmer’s Chagos deal’
The two former British prime ministers are said to have raised concerns over the deal with the US president

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:25:41 GMT
Two charged with murder after death of three-year-old boy
Tanisha Henry, 28, and Mikael Williams, 30, were charged with murder and causing/allowing the death of a child

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:52:32 GMT
Starmer’s Chagos Islands deal hits new crisis after judge blocks removal of islanders
Exclusive: A judge has ruled from 25,000ft in the air that a temporary injunction should be placed to block the UK government from removing Chagossians who landed on their islands this week

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:43:04 GMT
Villagers warned not to drink tap water after oil spills into river
Authorities will distribute bottled-water, as tap water ban set to ‘last several days’

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:13:24 GMT
One arrested after report of ‘man carrying guns’ on train at Gatwick Airport
Sussex Police officers met the train at Gatwick Airport and carried out arrest

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:07:31 GMT
Voices: ‘Misinformation is rife’: Readers on why parents are skipping the measles vaccine
Our community is alarmed by the UK’s growing measles outbreak, citing social media misinformation and widespread distrust of experts for falling MMR vaccination rates

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:29:20 GMT
Asos pays tribute to co-founder Quentin Griffiths after death in Thailand fall
Mr Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 as a site for fashion aficionados seeking clothes at discount prices

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:16:25 GMT
Aviva Arena confirmed as Bristol’s new 20,000 live events venue – in an old Concorde hangar
The complex is expected to contribute £1bn to the local economy in its first decade

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:07:58 GMT
Love Island and Towie stars plead guilty over illegal Instagram finance scheme
Lauren Goodger was among the celebrities who admitted breaking the law

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:55:33 GMT
Fear of investing mistakes could cost Millennial women almost half a million pounds, claims research
Women tend to make good investors, but the data suggests many are anxious about getting started

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:29:14 GMT
Voices: If you think Westminster is a boring boys’ club, why not join ours?
‘In The Room’, a podcast from Cleo Watson, former deputy chief of staff to Boris Johnson, and Helen MacNamara, deputy cabinet secretary, launches this Friday exclusively from The Independent. Here they explain why it’s a must-listen for those w...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:27:49 GMT
In The Room | Starmer, psychos, and the symptoms of a PM in trouble
What does it feel like to be inside Number 10 when the PM’s power is fading?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:13:02 GMT
Royal Mail boss admits delivery delays ‘still not good enough’
MPs have raised concerns about ‘chaos’ in the postal service since Christmas

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:51:54 GMT
New ‘drones squad’ to gather evidence at illegal waste dumps
This new aerial surveillance initiative aims to bolster efforts to track and prosecute environmental offenders

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:43:22 GMT
Rehomed pets roamed among rotting carcasses in ‘inhumane conditions’
Police officers, alongside the RSPCA and Basildon Council, discovered 37 deceased dogs

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:41:04 GMT
Majority of Britons call for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from royal line of succession
Findings come as police confirm disgraced former prince released under investigation following arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:37:44 GMT
Lobbying firm co-founded by former UK ambassador Mandelson stops trading over Epstein fallout
The lobbying firm co-founded by former U.K. ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson has collapsed into a form of bankruptcy in the wake of the scandal surrounding his links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:26:33 GMT
Global Counsel: Mandelson’s lobbying firm collapses into administration after Epstein scandal
Documents released in recent weeks laid bare the apparent extent of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:27:41 GMT
Photographer behind viral photo of slumped Andrew leaving police station speaks out
The photographer travelled six hours to Norfolk to cover the major ongoing story

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:23:09 GMT
How the climate crisis threatens our food — and the people that grow it
Data shows why NGOs, politicians, and businesses are urgently calling on the government to introduce legislation that will shore up supply chains as the climate crisis escalates, Nick Ferris writes

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:13:46 GMT
Rare boost for Reeves as government gets record £30bn borrowing surplus ahead of spring statement
Chancellor secures surplus billions larger than OBR prediction

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:10:09 GMT
Meta’s plans for AI facial recognition smart glasses ‘threatens safety of all women and girls’
Domestic abuse charities said the feature could pose a ‘direct and serious’ risk to survivors

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:52:13 GMT
Inside the police’s secret operation to arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Former prince spent much of his 66th birthday in police custody and would have been treated like any other suspect, experts say

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:51:19 GMT
Timeline of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s scandals as royal arrested on his birthday amid Epstein allegations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has seen his reputation destroyed over his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:34:15 GMT
UK to be warmer than Istanbul this weekend as Britons get break from wintry weather
Some parts of the UK will enjoy 13C on Sunday whilst it’s only 5C in Istanbul

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:29:47 GMT
UK Athletics admits causing death of Paralympian hit on head by metal pole during training
Father-of-five Abdullah Hayayei, 36, was preparing to represent the UAE at the World Para Athletics Championships in London in 2017 when part of a throwing cage fell on him and he died at the scene

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:06:08 GMT
Is the royal family above the law? Why Andrew can be arrested – but not the King
The British monarch is protected by sovereign immunity, a wide-ranging constitutional principle that exempts them from all criminal and civil liability

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