Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the UK by the end of the month, as Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be determined to ‘look forward to the future’

The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly resolute that the return of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have no bearing on their lives, according to sources close to the couple.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their intention to relocate back to Britain from their Montecito, California home before the end of the month. Their children, Archie and Lilibet, are already reported to be enrolled in schools here in the UK, with the couple set to reside in a non-royal property outside London.

King Charles and his eldest son were told at the same time of Harry and Meghan’s plans to return, with William reportedly “adamant” that there can be “no way back” for the pair to rejoin the Firm, following their departure as senior working royals in 2020.

Since leaving the UK, Harry and Meghan have achieved financial independence from the Royal Family and have undertaken a series of candid interviews about their experiences within the institution, including Harry’s memoir, Spare, in which he made numerous allegations against his relatives.

Close friends of William and Kate have revealed that while they “cannot forgive” the Sussexes for their damaging claims against the Firm, the couple remain determined to “look forward to the future”, reports the Daily Star.

Yet relations between the two couples were markedly warmer when Meghan first arrived in the UK to be with Harry. Upon being introduced to his brother and sister-in-law, Kate is reported to have described Meghan as “friendly”.

However, in his book William and Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story, the Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers reveals that Kate had three rather different words of her own to describe her future sister-in-law.

According to the book, when Kate first met Meghan, she found her somewhat overly familiar, with a “touch of California”.

Furthermore, the Princess of Wales is said to have been less resolute than her husband in attempting to prevent Prince Harry from stepping back from his royal duties, reportedly viewing his departure as “inevitable”.

Kate is also believed to have felt that Harry would always desire more than a “bit part” role within the royal family, and that she “could do no more to bring the brothers together”.

Previously, the Princess of Wales had been widely regarded as a moderating influence as the relationship between Harry and William continued to deteriorate.

The incident happened at around 11pm on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, on New Lane, Sherburn-in-Elmet, where a summer house was entered and a yellow Husqvarna FC 350cc off-road dirt bike was taken.

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Officers from North Yorkshire Police are asking for help to locate the stolen motorcycle and are urging residents and motorists in the area to check any CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage that could assist the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to email lucy.godfrey@northyorkshire.police.uk.

Alternatively, people can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC 67 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their website.

When providing information, please quote reference 12260161563.

Two female Bali scooter drivers have been caught on camera performing a lewd act with a lone tourist outside a private home in the Indonesian holiday hotspot.

The X-rated encounter, captured on a home security system, happened at 2.33am on Thursday, August 20, outside a home in Canggu, North Kuta. 

CCTV footage shows the group hiding in a doorway, where it appears they began to negotiate a price.

The man, dressed casually in boardshorts and thongs, can be seen opening his wallet before waving notes in the air.

After some brief haggling, it appears a deal was agreed to and the women, both still wearing their crash helmets, checked their surroundings before the man pulled down his pants.

Both women can be seen looking directly at the camera on several occasions, with one encouraging the other to be quiet as she pointed towards it.

One woman then performed a sex act on the man as he continued to stand in the doorway in full view of the camera, while the second woman watched on.

A short time later, both women walked away, leaving the man standing alone with his pants down and still clutching his cash.

The footage shows the group hiding in a doorway, where it appears they began to negotiate a price

Badung Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident after the footage circulated on social media.

According to police, the homeowner was playing an online game in a room near the entrance when she heard whispering sounds outside and checked security cameras.

Badung Police spokesperson Ni Nyoman Ayu Inastuti said preliminary checks had confirmed the incident took place outside the entrance to a local resident’s home.

‘There are three people, one man allegedly a foreigner and two other women allegedly Indonesian,’ police said.

‘After she saw the CCTV monitor, she immediately ran out of her room trying to check what happened. However, all three immediately ran away from the house.’

Police said the homeowner later posted the footage to Instagram in an effort to deter the behaviour after several similar incidents in the area.

The identity of all three people is now the subject of a police investigation, with speculation the women may be Gojek or Grab scooter drivers, similar to Uber.

While both rideshares are popular in Bali, neither woman is dressed in company uniform, but locals suggest they may have removed them to operate in the suburb.

The homeowner later posted the footage to Instagram in an effort to deter similar behaviour after several similar incidents in the area.

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Badung Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident after the footage was circulated on social media

‘Gojek and Grab are banned from picking up outside Finns Beach Club and other busy tourist areas close by,’ said one. 

‘So lots of the scooters that operate in the area are not in uniform.’ 

If the tourist is identified and charged, he could face up to 18 months in prison for committing an obscene act in public.

If police establish that sex was offered or arranged in exchange for money, separate laws concerning the facilitation of prostitution may also apply.

Under Indonesia’s new Criminal Code, a person who connects or facilitates another person to commit an obscene act can face up to two years in prison.

The explicit footage emerged after Bali police last week began a manhunt for an Australian tourist caught on camera having sex in the street with a mystery woman.

The couple engaged in the lurid act at a property in Tibubeneng village, in North Kuta, around 6.30pm on Saturday.

A homeowner stumbled across the pair when she walked into her yard on her way to prayer.

She shouted at them to stop but the man and woman continued before the homeowner ran back into her house. 

The couple engaged in the lurid act at a property in Tibubeneng village, in North Kuta, around 6.30pm on Saturday 

North Kuta Police chief Ketut Sukadana said police had identified the Australian man in the footage but the search for him was still ongoing 

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CCTV captured the full 15 minutes of the public act of intimacy. The couple were later seen casually walking away afterwards.

North Kuta Police chief Ketut Sukadana said police had identified the Australian man in the footage but the search for him was still ongoing.

‘He is still being sought with ongoing coordination with immigration authorities,’ he said.

In Bali, sexual intercourse in public is believed to bring bad energy to a house.

The homeowner was forced to perform a Hindu ceremony to expel the bad energy.

‘The indecent acts have the potential to cause public concern,’ Sukadana said.

‘It may negatively affect the image of security and tourism in the North Kuta area if the matter is not addressed and handled seriously by taking firm action against the perpetrators, whether under local customary law or national law.’

“I spoke with Alejandro Balde today and said to him that I think you’re not here 100 per cent, so it’s best that you stay at home and clear your mind,” Flick said after the 5-0 thrashing of Elche, for which Marc Casado and Hector Font were also not involved. “We will talk again tomorrow.”

A major fire tore through a Gatwick Airport holiday parking site in West Sussex, destroying several cars and cutting power to more than 2,000 homes

A massive blaze has torn through a well-known parking facility used by holidaymakers departing from Gatwick Airport, leaving multiple vehicles destroyed in its wake. Emergency crews rushed to tackle the substantial and challenging fire at Caldyne Business Park in Rowfant, West Sussex, shortly before 9pm on Saturday 22 August.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service confirmed the blaze engulfed a workshop, various vehicles (including electric and heavy goods vehicles), and cylinders. Several cars caught in the flames belonged to holiday parking services, and those impacted have been told to get in touch with their operator directly.

Sussex Police confirmed a 67-year-old man was detained on suspicion of arson. He has been released on bail while further investigations continue.

UK Power Networks had to disconnect electricity to over 2,000 properties while firefighters dealt with the incident, impacting numerous businesses and households, and surrounding roads were shut as a safety measure.

Vulnerable residents received support from West Sussex County Council’s Resilience and Emergencies Team, and power has now been reinstated. No casualties were reported, reports the Express.

Firefighting teams are still on site today extinguishing remaining hotspots, with crews expecting to depart later today. A combined fire investigation involving West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service and Sussex Police has been initiated.

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “On Saturday (22 August) at 8.56pm we were alerted to fire at Wallage Lane in Rowfant.

“Crews have been at the scene since the initial 999 call, responding to a significant and complex fire involving a workshop, vehicles (including electric and heavy goods vehicles), and cylinders.

“A number of vehicles involved in this fire were parked at a site used for holiday parking. Any affected consumers are advised to contact their operator directly.

“On Saturday night local residents and nearby businesses experienced a temporary loss of electricity as an overhead power line needed to be isolated. Vulnerable customers were supported by West Sussex County Council’s Resilience and Emergencies Team, and the electricity supply has since been restored.

“Fire crews have been at the scene this morning (24 August) damping down hotspots, and we are hoping to leave the scene later on today.

“Fortunately there were no casualties as a result of this fire.

“A joint fire investigation is now ongoing with Sussex Police. Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1504 of 22/08.”

Meanwhile, officers are urging members of the public to stay away from the area.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Rowfant fire Police and fire service colleagues responded to a large fire in Caldyne Business Park, Rowfant, just after 9pm on Saturday 22 August. Power was shut off to the immediate area, affecting a number of businesses and homes, and nearby roads were closed as a precaution.

“A number of cars were damaged at a site used for holiday parking. Any affected consumers are advised to contact their operator directly.

“Emergency services remain on scene at this time and the public are advised to avoid the area. A 67-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson.

“He has since been bailed, pending further enquiries. Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1504 of 22/08.”

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You wouldn’t think wearing something akin to a nightgown would be popular for transitional dressing.

But as the weather (hopefully…) starts to cool down, there’s one style we’re seeing over and over again, from celebs on pap walks to high street stores.

You guessed it: slip dresses, skirts, and chemises.

Once exclusively reserved for a sexy bedroom moment, these dresses have really taken off during the heatwave (because, duh, minimal coverage).

And it doesn’t look like they’re going anywhere for autumn. Whether you pair yours with a Mary Jane or a jelly shoe and call it a day, or layer it over jeans with a loafer and a cardigan, is entirely up to you.

We’ve done the heavy lifting of finding the best slip dresses and skirts to shop now, from as little as £40.

EXCLUSIVE: Following Donald and Melania Trump’s appearance at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a professional lip reader has exclusively shared his verdict on a conversation between the pair

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s apparently tense exchange has been uncovered by a lip reader. The world’s most powerful couple were in attendance at the Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix in Washington DC yesterday (August 23). And cameras appeared to pick up on a passionate conversation between the pair.

In a 26-second clip shared on the platform X, Melania is seen seemingly saying something into her spouse’s ear as he appears to listen intently. The 56-year-old could then be seen moving her hair away as she eagerly waited for a response. Once she received one, the wife of Trump went on to say more to her spouse before holding up two fingers.

Professional lip reader Jeremy Freeman exclusively told the Mirror that, although their exchange cannot be fully seen, he believed she said as part of their chat: “It happened two times.”

Furthermore, he suggested Melania said, “Are you?” to the President in what Jeremy perceived was said in a “snappy” manner. She also supposedly cryptically said: “That’s the problem, people react”. At the end, Trump added: “I know.”

As they concluded their apparent tense exchange, Jeremy believes she told Trump: “I can’t take anymore.” Users of the platform have also commented on the clip, with one writing: “To me it looks like they are having a serious discussion about something,” while another commented: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen them interact this much in public.”

At the event, the pair were reportedly joined by family members and White House staffers, including Trump’s executive assistant Natalie Harp.

In another short clip from the race, Trump’s aide is seen going over to speak to the President briefly after Melania leaves.

Personal correspondence from the aide to the president, obtained and published by the Daily Beast, has recently circulated widely online.

The letters appear to reveal her emotional connection to Trump, including one in which she refers to him as her “guardian and protector.”

In the text, reportedly written in 2023, she expressed: “I never want to bring you anything but joy. I’m sorry I lost my focus. You are all that matters to me. I don’t want to ever let you down. Thank you for being my Guardian and Protector in this Life.”

The wife of Trump has spent considerable time away from Washington since her husband’s return to office, including time in New York City to be close to her son, Barron. However, reports about her exact living arrangements have varied.

Speaking at an event last week, she made a joke about her extended absences from public life.

“I heard you missed me. Here I am,” she said with a laugh. “Here I am! Welcome to the White House.” Meanwhile, the first lady is reportedly preparing to launch a new series offering fans a deeper look into her life.

This comes following the release of her Amazon MGM documentary, Melania, which followed the weeks leading up to Trump’s second inauguration.

By JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR

Published: 07:03 BST, 24 August 2026 | Updated: 10:09 BST, 24 August 2026

Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv for his first foreign visit today – as he hands over top secret missile plans.

The PM is in the Ukrainian capital for the country’s independence day after travelling overnight by train.

He is announcing that European defence firm MBDA has been given permission to share information on UK components for the long-range Scalp missile.

This means the ‘deep precision’ Scalp, a French-produced version of the UK’s Storm Shadow using both countries’ technology, could now be produced locally in Ukraine.

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The weapons are critical for long-range strikes reaching targets in Russia. 

Andy Burnham laid a wreath and flowers at the graves of Ukrainian soldiers at the National Military Cemetery, as part of events marking the country’s independence from the Soviet Union in 1991

The PM is in the Ukraine capital for the country’s independence day after travelling overnight by train

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Mr Burnham laid a wreath and flowers at the graves of Ukrainian soldiers at the National Military Cemetery, as part of events marking the country’s independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

During the ceremony, he spoke to Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who told the Prime Minister ‘we are in a war period’ and warned of Ukraine’s difficulties repelling Russian ballistic missile attacks.

Later, Mr Burnham will chair his first meeting of the ‘coalition of the willing’, and accept an award on behalf of the British people recognising the UK’s support.

He is also set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was the first foreign leader to visit 10 Downing Street after Mr Burnham took over from Keir Starmer.

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It follows the Kremlin warning of ‘consequences’ over UK drones being used by Ukraine to strike far into Russia.

Moscow said the deeper Britain became involved, ‘the higher price it will pay’.

Mr Burnham said: ‘On Ukraine’s 35th anniversary of independence, its people should be in no doubt: The UK is behind you.

‘In the fight and the rebuilding to come, we stand with Ukraine. Russia should be in no doubt of our resolve. We will not back down till there is a lasting peace.’

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But Russia said relations with Britain are at ‘an unprecedentedly low level’ as it ordered its ambassador Andrey Kelin back to Moscow after seven years in post.

Mr Kelin has accused the UK of choosing ‘a path of confrontation’ with Russia.

Mr Burnham said: ‘Russia should be in no doubt of our resolve.

‘We will not back down until there is a just and lasting peace.’

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But his visit comes as Mr Zelensky faces domestic political strife caused by a rift with his former defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, who was sacked last month after reportedly falling out with the head of Ukraine’s armed forces.

Mr Fedorov, whose sacking triggered weeks of mass protests, has called for Mr Zelensky to hold elections, arguing democracy ‘should not be the hostage of Putin’.

During the ceremony, he spoke to Finnish President Alexander Stubb (second from left)

He has also called for Mr Zelensky to face questions over what he knew about alleged corruption in his inner circle.

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Last week, Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities said they had uncovered a money-laundering plot, leading Mr Zelensky to sack one of his senior officials over their alleged involvement.

The president has denied any involvement, telling reporters over the weekend: ‘The heads of anti-corruption agencies have zero questions for me.

‘They understand perfectly well that I am not involved in anything like that.’

To claim Child Benefit, your child normally has to live with you, or you pay at least the same amount as Child Benefit toward looking after them

Millions of parents have just one week left to renew their Child Benefit payments before they stop.

Child Benefit is worth £27.05 a week for your first child, then £17.90 for any additional child. You can claim it if you are responsible for a child under the age of 16, or if they are under the age of 20 and they stay on in education or training.

But you must notify HMRC if your child is continuing with education or training – and the deadline for doing this is August 31. It comes after thousands of students picked up their GCSE results last week.

Child Benefit continues for children in full-time, non-advanced education, including A levels, T levels, Scottish Highers, NVQs up to level 3, and certain approved training schemes.

It cannot be claimed for children doing a university degree, a standard apprenticeship in England, or a course that forms part of a job contract.

You can update your Child Benefit claim through the HMRC app or GOV.UK, or by phone or post. Once your child has finished their education or training, Child Benefit payments will continue until whichever of these comes first: the end of February, May 31, August 31 or November 31.

You must inform HMRC if your child leaves education or training before the course is complete, otherwise you risk being paid money that you are not entitled to.

Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC Chief Customer Officer, said: “Exam results season is a big moment for teenagers deciding their next steps, and it’s the perfect time for parents to confirm those plans with us.

“Child Benefit is a vital source of support for many families and we don’t want anyone to miss out. It only takes a few minutes using the HMRC app or GOV.UK, so make sure you’re receiving the payments you’re entitled to.”

You can claim the full amount of Child Benefit if you, or your partner, earn under £60,000 a year. If you earn more than this, then the High Income Child Benefit Charge will apply.

If either you earn over £60,000, you have to pay back 1% of your Child Benefit for every £200 you earn over £60,000. Child Benefit is effectively wiped out once you earn over £80,000.

To claim Child Benefit, your child normally has to live with you, or you pay at least the same amount as Child Benefit toward looking after them.

There is no limit for how many children you can claim Child Benefit for – but only one person can make a claim for Child Benefit for any individual child.