The Duke of Sussex has now arrived in the UK, his spokesperson has said. He is here for an event marking one year until the next Invictus Games in Birmingham. On Monday morning, a representative of Harry told Sky News that he had accepted an offer to stay at the palace. But Buckingham Palace then denied that he would do so, saying he had missed a deadline. A spokesman for Harry said the offer had "now been withdrawn" and with the upcoming judgment in the prince's case against Associated Newspapers, due on Tuesday, cited as the reason. But he said Buckingham Palace had been aware of the impending judgment in the case "since last Thursday". "It is therefore unclear why, having formally accepted the accommodation offer, it has now been withdrawn at the last moment," he added. At the weekend, it was announced Meghan, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet would no longer be joining Harry in London amid concern over their security. The prince had previously intended to travel with his family. It has been four years since the children last saw their grandfather in person, during the late Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations. The King had offered to put the family up at an unnamed royal residence, but it was reported at the end of June that the prince's request for taxpayer-funded police protection had recently been denied. Sources have stressed the monarch is not involved in decisions on his son's security. Last year Harry lost a legal battle with the government over his security in the UK after it was downgraded in 2020 when he decided to stop being a working member of the Royal Family. The prince had been waiting for RAVEC, the committee that decides on protection for royalty and public figures, to review his case after making a personal appeal in December. Today his spokesman said: "Following RAVEC's decision not to provide security for his family, the duke spent last week making alternative security arrangements. "Once those arrangements were in place, he was able to formally accept the offer of accommodation for himself over the weekend. "It is therefore disappointing that the offer has now been withdrawn, with Tuesday's judgment in the Associated Newspapers Limited case cited as the reason." See more from Sky News:Sky Group CEO on £1.6bn ITV dealUK set for highs of 34C this week The decision by the Palace was said to have been taken in consultation with the King, with the outcome communicated to Harry through the appropriate channels. Accommodation at a royal residence will be made available to Harry and his family for future visits, it is understood. No decision has been made as to whether the family will join the duke for other parts of the UK visit outside of the capital, with reports he wanted to take them to see the final resting place of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales at Althorp in Northamptonshire. The reason for Harry not bringing his family to London is likely to be due to concerns from his security team and the lack of an up-to-date assessment by the Risk Management Board (RMB), whose work informs RAVEC. It was meant to have met in March and would have given a fuller picture of the potential threats faced by the duke and his family, but the meeting didn't go ahead. After losing his appeal last year, Harry told the BBC that he "can't see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK at this point". The reports over whether the prince will stay at Buckingham Palace come little more than a week after the Royal Family released documents showing refurbishments of the palace cost £370m, and that the King would not live there. It said the decision for the monarch to stay at Clarence House was made partly to increase the public's access to Buckingham Palace, as if the King lived there security concerns would limit tourist numbers and the areas they would be allowed to visit.

The agreement, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, will create the UK's largest commercial broadcaster via the acquisition of the ITVX platform and ITV's free-to-air channels, but not ITV's studio operations. The proposed combination was first revealed last November. It aims to create a UK-focused streaming giant amid the challenge posed by larger, established US platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. The integrated streaming platform will have over 16 million viewers every month, Sky's chief executive Dana Strong said. Read more: Why a Sky-ITV deal makes sense Under the agreement ITV channels with shows like Coronation Street, Emmerdale, I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and Love Island will remain free-to-air. The combined business could also "supercharge" ITV's sports offering, according to Ms Strong. Studio guarantees Guarantees have been given to the studios wing of ITV, which creates TV shows and is not included in the deal. The combined Sky and ITV entity will spend at least £2.1bn from 2028 to 2032. Money blog: 'I'm an air traffic controller - here's what we earn' This commitment will support British programming, production and creative jobs across the UK, an ITV announcement said. The Sky-owned Love Productions, which makes the Great British Bake Off, is being sold to ITV for £200m to enhance "creative capabilities and portfolio breadth", the corporate announcement said. "As long as consumers love Coronation Street, we will absolutely be delivering Coronation Street," Sky CEO Dana Strong said when asked about what happens after the minimum spend agreement ends. "So we've got all of the shows that consumers love in a five-year contract. That's a pretty long contract, as you know, in our industry. So I have no concerns about what happens after that. You just start negotiations for continuation," Ms Strong said. News operations All ITV public service broadcasting commitments are to be maintained under the deal. And Sky said ITV News, produced by Independent Television News (ITN), and Sky News were set to remain distinct editorial voices. The current ITV-ITN contract is due to expire in 2030, which Ms Strong said is a "pretty long content deal for our industry". As the end of the contract approaches, Ms Strong said, "you just start renegotiating". "The national news, the international news and the regional news that ITV currently produces are all exceptional and will continue," she said. Sky is the owner of Sky News. Job losses? Speaking to Sky News, Ms Strong did not give a number of possible job losses as part of the purchase, but said they would be in commercial and corporate functions. "There is some duplication in roles in corporate functions and commercial functions as there is when you bring, inevitably, two organisations together," she said. "But it's the minority of the synergy." Sky had said about £200m in annual cost savings could be realised by the purchase. "We need to get a little bit closer to the businesses to look at where exactly the overlaps are," Ms Strong added. Reaction The chair of the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Caroline Dinenage, said the news "reflects how British broadcasters feel the need to take steps to accelerate their growth so they can better compete with the global media streaming giants". "It will be important to have some early clarification on the future of ITN, which is 40% owned by ITV, given the implications of the deal for the plurality of news," she said. "ITV's role providing regional news programmes that so many people rely on also needs to be protected."

Could Nigel Farage's alleged financial relationship with a convicted fraudster come back to haunt him? The Reform leader is already under scrutiny over his £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harbone and these fresh allegations about his association with George Cottrell will intensify the pressure. Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack the political, legal and ethical questions at the heart of the claims and examine whether the parliamentary commissioner for standards could widen his investigation. Farage insists he has committed "no wrongdoing" and has followed the rules, and says he is considering legal action. Elsewhere, with a fortnight until Andy Burnham enters No 10, cabinet colleagues are continuing to jostle for their positions to keep their jobs. Plus, Sam has a potential conspiracy theory on who could end up as Burnham's chancellor.

There was France in 1982 and Argentina 20 years after that, but those were the group stage. There have been two quarter-final successes that must be considered, being one step closer to glory: a fortunate win over Cameroon and a routine victory over Sweden. Few will forget David Platt's dramatic volley in extra-time against Belgium in 1990 or that cathartic penalty shoot-out win over Colombia that exorcised demons not just for Gareth Southgate but for a generation of England supporters. Special memories. Mexico 2-3 England: Match report & reactionEngland ratings: Bellingham shines | defence heroicEngland's route to the World Cup finalAs it happened | Teams | Stats | Knockout bracketFollow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports App But this was different. Mexico away at altitude in front of a partisan crowd of 80,824 in the Azteca Stadium? Playing with 10 men for what was the best part of an hour by the time the referee had called a halt to a physically and emotionally draining contest? This was a moment for England - a night to make believers of the masses. Norway in Miami in the last eight will not be easy but nor is it the France side that England were pitted against at this stage three-and-a-half years ago in Qatar. This has become a big opportunity. Norway do have themselves a hulk in Erling Haaland but England have Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, a partnership with the potential to propel to new heights. From the altitude of the Azteca to what is rarefied air in the weeks to come? England is dreaming. It is a belief that is bolstered by the presence of Thomas Tuchel on the bench. It has taken time for this Champions League-winning coach to convince. There were slips of the tongue and slip-ups on the pitch in the friendly games. Selection decisions were questioned. Even this World Cup has not been without setbacks and suspicions of the same old same old. But if there is a reason to believe, a source of optimism that it could be different this time, it owes almost as much to Tuchel's decisiveness as England's two talented forwards. Why Bellingham can never be questioned again From the start, his in-game management had been flagged as a potential point of difference from what had come before. That is how it has played out from the moment that two substitutes - Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford - combined to see off Croatia. Anthony Gordon also provided two assists for Kane off the bench to turn the game around against DR Congo. But it was Tuchel's defensive changes that helped facilitate the win over Mexico as England dealt with the adversity after Jarell Quansah's red card. The introduction of Dan Burn certainly invited pressure when Tuchel switched to five at the back with 15 minutes of the 90 remaining but the decision paid off. Did he anticipate Javier Aguirre's move to send on another target man? It seemed to play into England's hands. Mexico looped cross after cross into a penalty box that was populated by no fewer than four specialist centre-backs. These England defenders kept finding the clearances. It was difficult to shake the feeling that the Mexico manager had been outsmarted. The substitutes, in particular, did a marvellous job of repelling the attacks. No player on the pitch made more clearances than Burn - and he only came on in the 75th minute. Djed Spence and John Stones made only one fewer. For all the pressure, the switch worked. Some might see a contrast between the freedom with which England's players were encouraged to approach the second half against Croatia and the calculated retreat that followed Quansah's sending-off in this game, but these are two sides of the same coin. With Tuchel, it is not about one philosophy, it is not about playing in a particular way, it is about reacting to situations - or, more accurately, anticipating those situations. This is a coach who is able to smell what is needed in a specific game to get the result required. Speaking to Benjamin Weber, his long-time analyst, about this, it was a quality that he picked out. "In tournaments, he is one of the best," Weber told Sky Sports. "He is very good within the game. He is always coaching during the game to make the adaptations." A new plan will now be needed to snuff out the freakish Haaland, or at least ensure England's own stars at the other end can outscore Norway's goal machine. It could be Lionel Messi in the last four and Kylian Mbappe in the final if England are to go all the way. But there is a growing confidence. England have the brilliant Bellingham, a player who can do it all. They have Kane fit and firing. There is also an emerging supporting cast of characters who are committed to the cause and beginning to capture the imagination. And yet, as important as any of that might just be Tuchel himself. The players will need to be the heroes and England do have difference makers at this tournament. But in the moments that matter, they also have a coach who can get the big decisions right.

Andrew Gorrell was wearing a Nightmare On Elm Street T-shirt - a horror film in which the central character was burned alive - when he randomly targeted the home of John Edwards, 82, who died two weeks later in hospital. Gorrell was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court to life imprisonment and told he must serve a minimum term of 25 years before being eligible to apply for parole. The 55-year-old, from Saltney in Flintshire, North Wales, was found guilty in February of murder, two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and arson with intent to endanger life. Mr Edwards died of his injuries after Gorrell set fire to a wheelie bin, which was placed to block the front door. The blaze spread to his property in Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, in the early hours of 11 May last year. Gorrell's trial was told that Mr Edwards' two adult sons Carl, 60, and Mark, 57, were both staying the night at their parents' home. Passing sentence on Monday, Judge Michael Chambers KC said Gorrell's actions on the day and his previous conviction for arson showed he was "a highly dangerous individual" with an interest in fire. Read more from Sky News:Teenagers not guilty of murdering 15-year-old boy in sword stabbingSchools must stock life-saving allergy pens under new law The judge told Gorrell: "For anyone to wake up in the night to find their home on fire is a living nightmare." The judge said victim personal statements from family members, including one of Mr Edwards' grandchildren, showed that the impact of Gorrell's actions was "absolutely horrendous". Passing concurrent jail sentences of up to 12 years for offences other than murder, the judge told him: "No sentence I can impose can put the clock back, nor should it be viewed as an attempt to put a value on a human life. "You travelled by train from Chester to Wolverhampton and then in the early hours of the morning you took a tram to Wednesbury. "Why you were going there has never been fully explained - you having elected not to give evidence. "But once there you quite deliberately set a number of fires." The judge said he was satisfied that Gorrell had an interest in fire due to three factors, including that he was "wearing a T-shirt displaying a reference to a film, Nightmare On Elm Street, in which fire is a prominent feature". He told Gorrell: "The occupants suffered agonising injuries and ultimately, in relation to John Edwards, death. "Before he died he had a horrendous experience. It was clearly an evil random attack the reason for which is not clear." The judge said he had not seen "much remorse or regret" from Gorrell over his actions. The court heard Gorrell has a long history of alcohol abuse and had been drinking before setting the fatal fire and three other nearby wheelie bin blazes. Judge Chambers was told by prosecutor that Gorrell had been given a 12-month custodial sentence in 1990 for setting fire to a club while working as a glass collector. As he was led out of the dock Gorrell thanked the judge and turned to family members, saying: "I am really sorry."

After months of speculation, Sky is buying ITV's media and entertainment business in a deal worth £1.6 billion. So what does it mean for viewers? For now, probably not very much. The takeover still needs regulatory approval, and Ofcom will take a close look at its impact on competition and media plurality. But if it gets the green light, it could reshape the British television industry for decades to come. Read more: Why a Sky-ITV deal makes sense The deal comes at a challenging moment for broadcasters. Production costs are rising, advertising growth has slowed, and traditional television companies are facing fierce competition from global streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon, Disney and Apple. Sky and ITV argue that joining forces is the best way to compete. For viewers, both companies are keen to stress that the essentials won't change. ITV's channels and ITVX will remain free-to-air, while all of ITV's public service broadcasting obligations - including regional news and programming - will continue in full. Flagship shows such as Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Love Island and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! aren't heading behind a paywall. ITV is legally required to remain a free-to-air broadcaster until 2034. In a briefing to press, Carolyn McCall, CEO of ITV, has also said Sky has made a commitment that from 6pm to 9:30pm, ITV's evening content must be original programming. Sky is also promising greater investment in ITV and says the deal will bring more sport to free-to-air television than ever before. Meanwhile, ITV News and Sky News insist they'll remain separate editorial voices. The logic behind the deal is simple - scale. The UK television market is no longer competing with itself. It's competing in a global media economy. See more from Sky News:UK set for highs of 34C this week Buckingham Palace denies Harry will stay Being bigger means having more money to spend on programmes and streaming technology, whilst also being able to spread costs across a much larger business. That's why supporters see this as one of the most significant media deals in British broadcasting history. At a time when many traditional broadcasters are under pressure, Sky believes it is securing ITV's future rather than changing its identity. And for viewers? The message is: don't expect less ITV - expect more investment, more sport and more of the shows you love.

Speaking on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast, Harriet Harman said that although Mr Burnham has "got a strong team of women around him and he's got a good record in Manchester of always including women and not having a boys' club", the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) "are not prepared to take it on trust any more". Politics Hub: Follow the latest Baroness Harman added that the number of women in Mr Burnham's cabinet is going to be a "central issue because the women are going to make it so". Mr Burnham is currently the only declared candidate in the upcoming Labour leadership contest, with no other candidate expected to run against him. He will likely become prime minister on 20 July if he remains the only candidate. Baroness Harman said there would be "no more playing nice by the women in the Parliamentary Labour Party", following accusations of a boys' club and misogyny in Downing Street under Sir Keir Starmer. "They really want to see their place on equal terms now," she added. Put to her by Sky's political editor Beth Rigby that, as deputy Labour leader under Gordon Brown she was denied the post of deputy prime minister, alongside reports that Mr Burnham could appoint both Miliband brothers to senior roles in his cabinet, Baroness Harman said there is "scar tissue here". The Women's PLP has drafted a letter to Mr Burnham demanding he ensures at least 50% of ministerial jobs, and jobs in Number 10, go to women, our political reporter Faye Brown has reported. Mr Burnham attended a meeting of the Women's PLP on Tuesday, with multiple sources present telling Sky News that he was receptive to the jobs idea. 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 'Regretful' the next leader likely be another man Baroness Harman added that while there has "been a very big welcome for Andy Burnham", female Labour MPs were also "regretful that once again, the Labour Party has got their next male leader". Labour have never had a female leader, although they have had two female acting leaders, including Baroness Harman. The party has had four female deputy leaders, including the incumbent, Lucy Powell. Some female Labour MPs have told Sky News that the demands made of Mr Burnham over jobs will make it more likely that a woman succeeds him when the time comes. "There are many talented women in the PLP. The chances of them succeeding [Burnham] are more likely if you've held high office," one MP said.

Turki Alalshikh, who is organising the all-British bout, said on Monday that he wants the fight to take place at a time that works for a global audience, and intends to hold talks with the London Mayor Sadiq Khan in a bid to obtain permission to host the fight in the capital. More to follow...