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LONDON( Reuters)-Prince Harry has lost his first attempt to appeal against the dismissal of his legal challenge over the British government's decision to take away his police protection when he is in Britain, a court spokesperson said on Monday. Harry, King Charles' younger son, brought the action at London's High Court after the Home Office-the ministry responsible for policing-decided in February 2020 he would not automatically receive personal police security while in Britain. Harry, along wi

Read ourprivacy notice Thanks for signing up to theMorning Headlines email{{# verifyErrors}}{{ message}}{{/ verifyErrors}}{{^ verifyErrors}} Something went wrong.... A Home Office spokesperson said on Wednesday: “ We are pleased that the Court has found in favour of the government’s position in this case, and we are carefully considering our next steps.... Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Subscribe Already subscribed?...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will receive increased police protection in New York following their “ near catastrophic car chase ” with paparazzi last year. The couple, accompanied by Doria Ragland, Meghan’s mother, had just left an award ceremony when they were subjected to a “ relentless pursuit ” by a “ gang ” of at least six paparazzi in blacked-out vehicles in May 2023.At the time, New York City authorities played down the severity of the incident but the High Court has heard that as a dir

Parts of some documents in the Duke of Sussex’s claim against the Home Office over his police protection in the UK will remain secret, a High Court judge has ruled. Harry is bringing legal action over a decision not to allow him to pay for police protection for himself and his family while in the UK. The duke wants to bring his children to visit from the US, but he and his family are “ unable to return to his home ” because it is too dangerous, a representative previously said. The Duke and Duch

His lawyers say the story, and subsequent “ adverse and hostile ” online comments, were “ self-evidently exceptionally serious and damaging ” and constitute an “ attack on his honesty and integrity ” which “ undermines his fitness to be involved both in charitable and philanthropic work ”.... As a result of failing to take the story down, his lawyers say, Prince Harry has “ suffered increased upset and distress and injury to his feelings ”.... The Duke is seeking damages including aggravated d

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Three female MPs have been provided with taxpayer-funded bodyguards and cars as concerns over politicians’ safety continue to escalate. The women – who have not been named but include both Conservative and Labour members of parliament – have had their security upgraded as MPs are said to be “ petrified ” at the abuse they are facing.In an overhaul of the safety measures in place to protect MPs, security minister Tom Tugendhat has been working with the Home Office, the police and the parliamentar

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