Prince Andrew has announced he will relinquish all his titles and honours, including the Duke of York, following extensive scrutiny over his past associations and allegations, a decision made in close consultation with the King and his family, with the aim of reducing distraction from the wider work of the Royal Family, while continuing to deny all accusations against him.

UK rapper Stormzy was left stranded on a busy London road after his £400k Ferrari ran out of fuel. The 32-year-old shared the incident on Instagram, joking with fans who stopped for photos as traffic built up behind him. He later posted a selfie, calling it a “meet and greet”, and thanked those who offered help, including fellow artist Skeamer, who came to his rescue.

Wilfried Zaha has called out his former Crystal Palace teammate, Jean-Philippe Mateta, after a recent interview in which Mateta claimed that the winger and other Palace members mocked his dream of playing for the French national team.

Waymo says its self driving taxis will hit London’s streets next year, making it the first European city to get the futuristic service. But while the company promises safety and innovation, local cabbies call it “a gimmick” and question whether Londoners will ever trust a car with no driver at all.

Migrants hoping to become British citizens will now need to prove advanced English skills after a new law was passed in Parliament. The change means applicants must meet an A Level equivalent standard in reading, writing, speaking and listening, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood insisting that “if you come to this country, you must learn our language and play your part.”

A former Premier League referee could be facing jail time after pleading guilty to making indecent images of a child. 43-year-old David Coote appeared at Nottingham Crown Court today, after a category A video was allegedly found by police officers. The court heard that Coote extracted the video from a hard drive onto his laptop in early January 2020.