Europe United Kingdom Pound notes featuring King Charles have been unveiled and will enter circulation in 2024 coexisting with current ones; Charles is only the second monarch to feature on the paper currency first issued in the 17th century
Europe United Kingdom Peter Mandelson has been appointed as ambassador to the US notwithstanding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender; PM Starmer made the choice despite warnings of “general reputational risks”
Europe United Kingdom Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of King Charles III known as Prince Andrew before he was stripped of his royal title, was arrested and held in custody for 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid Epstein scandal
Europe United Kingdom The Prince and Princess of Wales in their first public statement on the Epstein scandal said they are "deeply concerned" and "focused on the victims" in light of the latest information released from the US
Europe United Kingdom New BBC strategic partnership with video platform YouTube will showcase “the best homegrown storytelling and news from across” the British broadcaster; BBC will “expand” its activities on YouTube, including tailor-made content for younger audiences