King strips remaining titles from Prince Andrew

Plus: Rachel Reeves' estate agent takes the blame for failure to get the correct licence

Friday, October 31, 2025 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent.   The King strips remaining titles from Prince Andrew, Rachel Reeves' estate agent takes the blame for failure to get the correct licence,and an MoD official revealed confidential information by leaving a laptop open on a train in Afghan data breach. Top stories 1 | Andrew stripped of 'prince' title and evicted from Royal Lodge Read more 2 | Rachel Reeves fights on as estate agent takes blame in rent rules breach Read more 3 | Confidential information leaked after MoD official left laptop open on train Read more 4 | Man, 70, dies and multiple people injured after helicopter crash in Doncaster Read more 5 |Rachel Reeves 'considering 2p increase to income tax' Read more Editors' picks Why Kate is known as the 'huntress' in the royal pack Don McIntyre: Peace in the Middle East, Mr Trump? You're not even close... The big mistake people make when walking 10,000 steps per day Your Views Your Views Readers divided on how Reeves should tackle taxes in autumn Budget Rising taxes up and up and up will only result in lowering tax revenue and damaging our economy further (and it's already almost on its knees because of Brexit and terrible economic management in the last 10 years).   Grumpyoldman38 Get involved and share your views here. Don't forget to complete your registration You haven't completed your registration with The Independent. It's free, quick, and helps support our journalism while tailoring your experience. Register now to enjoy benefits including access to limited Premium articles, The Independent app, more than 20 newsletters and commenting on independent.co.uk. Complete your registration today to unlock access. WATCH  Trump admits he can't run for a third term STAT OF THE DAY 13,000 The number of people in crowded shelters in Jamaica as over 70 per cent of the island is without power due to hurricane Melissa Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "I have AI friends and girlfriends, they are always there when you feel bored" A young man who uses chatbots for emotional support said in a survey that found a third of boys think women's rights are unimportant.  Read more Other stories you might like Fritz and Shelton hit out at grand slams after lack of response to 'fair' demands for more prize money Cruises return to Suez Canal for the first time in two years Lily Allen announces West End Girl tour for 2026: How to get tickets Craving a break? Get 15% or more off late escapes with Booking.com. Nab a 2-for-1 deal on blue light glasses at Meller. Join the conversation and follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy policy and cookie policy