What is the Mountbatten Windsor Family? See members
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. What is the Mountbatten-Windsor Family and why is Andrew a member? The Mountbattens are a very powerful British family known for their strong connection to the Royal Family. Recommended Reading:Who is part of the Mountbatten-Windsor Family? Because this name was made in the 1960s after Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip got married, it is used by current members of the Royal Family, including King Charles III.
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October 31, 2025 21:01 UTC
UK to provide extra £5m to aid recovery from Hurricane Melissa
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said the additional funding follows the £2.5 million support package announced earlier this week. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said in a statement: “More information is now coming through on the scale of devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, with homes damaged, roads blocked and lives lost. British nationals and their immediate family members – a partner, spouse or children under 18 years old – are eligible. Melissa came ashore in Jamaica as a category five hurricane on Tuesday, carrying top winds of 185mph. Authorities said the death toll in Haiti, where Melissa caused catastrophic flooding, has risen to at least 30, with 20 others missing and 15,000 in shelters.
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October 31, 2025 19:53 UTC
The middle class has been mis-sold the double-income dream
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October 31, 2025 19:34 UTC
The exact hours it's illegal to use fireworks in the UK
The hours it's illegal to use fireworks in the UKIt is against the law to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am in the UK, according to the Government website. What is the penalty for using fireworks illegally? You can be fined or imprisoned for using fireworks illegally in the UK. Find out more and check for organised displays near you at https://t.co/m5CaC59y0A pic.twitter.com/uurzFiC3L0 — Edinburgh Libraries (@TalesOfOneCity) October 31, 2025When can you buy fireworks in the UK? There are ongoing calls for the general public to be banned from buying and using fireworks.
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October 31, 2025 19:02 UTC
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants cuts hundreds of jobs as losses grow
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October 31, 2025 17:27 UTC
Retailers resort to ‘ungentlemanly’ tactics in UK turf war
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October 31, 2025 15:03 UTC
Johnny Ball: I warned the Beatles there’s no money in rock’n’roll
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October 31, 2025 14:01 UTC
NHS bosses accused of cashing in on long waiting times by hiring out portable phone chargers in A&E departments
Around 129,000 patients waited longer than four hours in A&E last monthA&E CHARGE FURY NHS bosses accused of cashing in on long waiting times by hiring out portable phone chargers in A&E departmentsHOSPITAL bosses have been accused of cashing in on long waiting times by hiring out portable phone chargers in A&E. They allow patients, visitors and staff to rent mobile chargers at an hourly rate. They are owned by private firm Joos Power and cost nothing to the NHS to install or maintain. But some trusts are paid a ten per cent share of revenue, typically ranging from £1 to £3 per hour. Around 129,000 patients waited longer than four hours in A&E last month.
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October 31, 2025 13:54 UTC
Top psychiatrist warns teenagers against ‘stewing brains in cannabis soup’
Teenagers who smoke high-strength cannabis are damaging their brains, the President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists has warned. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Dr Lade Smith CBE told teenagers who use the illegal Class B drug “you are literally growing your brain in a cannabis soup”. RuinousDr Smith, Consultant Psychiatrist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, explained: “People’s brains don’t stop growing until you’re an adult in your early to mid-twenties. Writing in The Times, the graduate said that she “started smoking cannabis when I was about 15”, convincing herself that it was “comparatively safe”. Although she no longer uses cannabis, she still suffers from “distressing intrusive thoughts”.
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October 31, 2025 13:36 UTC
The five best TV shows and films to watch this weekend
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October 31, 2025 13:19 UTC
Virginia Giuffre's family still want Andrew 'behind bars'
As the eyes of the world remain fixed on the 30-bedroom mansion, it is unclear when Andrew will leave. In a statement given to the BBC, Ms Giuffre’s family said she had “never stopped fighting for accountability”. Recommended reading:Prince Andrew to lose 'Prince' title, Buckingham Palace saysWhen will Andrew move out of Windsor residence? Key events leading to Prince Andrew’s downfallBuckingham Palace said in a statement: “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the style, titles and honours of Prince Andrew. “Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
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October 31, 2025 11:56 UTC
Where could Andrew live on the Sandringham Estate?
It is understood that Andrew will move to a property on the Sandringham Estate, which will be funded privately by the King. Details of the Norwich Gates to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)The cottage has previously been used as holiday accommodation, as the estate office for Sandringham and as accommodation for estate employees, according to The Times. – Park HouseAnother possibility for Andrew is Park House, where Diana, Princess of Wales was born on July 1 1961. – Gardens HouseAnother option for Andrew could be Gardens House, which was once home to the estate’s head gardener. “The restoration, guided by the Sandringham Estate team, honours the building’s romantic history while incorporating modern comforts.
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October 31, 2025 11:54 UTC
ChatGPT-Composed Bill De Blasio Interview Was “Humiliating”, Times Of London Associate Editor Tells Newsroom
EXCLUSIVE: A senior figure at The Times of London has bemoaned the damage done to the Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper’s reputation after a reporter was duped by a man pretending to be Bill de Blasio. Ian Brunskill, an associate editor at The Times, emailed the newsroom lamenting the “humiliating” botched interview with the former New York City mayor. We should have tried much harder to speak to the people concerned,” he wrote in the email, seen by Deadline. Semafor reported that The Times did track down a man named Bill De Blasio, but he was actually a Long Island wine importer. De Blasio said he supports Mamdani and believes “his vision is both necessary and achievable.”Here is Brunskill’s email to staff:
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October 31, 2025 11:51 UTC
Newspaper headlines: 'The Andrew formerly known as Prince' and 'meet Mr Windsor'
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is "the Andrew formerly known as Prince", according the Sun's headline, external. The i paper calls Andrew "a stain on his family's reputation", external and calls his downfall the most dramatic since Edward VIII abdicated in 1936. The Daily Mirror's front page simply says "finally", external beneath a photo of Andrew. The Daily Telegraph says, external Andrew will be due financial compensation for the early ending of his lease, but notes that the cost of future renovations to Royal Lodge will be deducted from any payout. A royal source has told the paper that the Prince of Wales is "fully supportive" of the King's actions.
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October 31, 2025 11:00 UTC
Buckingham Palace confirms Andrew struck off peerage roll
Andrew Mountbatten's name will no longer appear on the official roll. Dukes are listed on the roll of the peerage maintained at the Crown Office, and, as Lord Chancellor, David Lammy is responsible for maintaining the peerage roll. As the eyes of the world remain fixed on the 30-bedroom mansion, it is unclear when Andrew will leave. In a statement given to the BBC, Ms Giuffre’s family said she had “never stopped fighting for accountability”. Recommended reading:Virginia Giuffre's family still want Andrew 'behind bars'When will Andrew move out of Windsor residence?
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October 31, 2025 10:43 UTC