Biggest News Stories: Prince Charles' Secret Letters, Starbucks Tax Scandal, and More

👑Prince Charles' secret letters to government ministers have been withheld from the public, raising questions about his neutrality as a future king.

☕Starbucks has come under fire for avoiding taxes by paying royalties to itself and subsidiaries in Switzerland and Amsterdam.

🔍The ongoing Jeremy Hunt controversy continues, with questions being raised about his role as the Health Secretary during the Olympics and Jubilee.

💰Rebecca Brooks, former CEO of News International, received a severance package worth £7 million, which may have to be paid back if she is convicted.

📧David Cameron's private emails to Rebecca Brooks were not included in the Leveson Inquiry, leading to speculation about their contents.

Why were Prince Charles' letters withheld from the public?

—The letters were deemed to potentially impact Prince Charles' future role as king, so they were not made public.

How did Starbucks avoid paying taxes?

—Starbucks used a complex system of paying royalties to itself and subsidiaries in low-tax countries, effectively reducing their profit in the UK and avoiding taxes.

What is the Jeremy Hunt controversy all about?

—The controversy revolves around Jeremy Hunt's role as the Health Secretary during the Olympics and Jubilee, with allegations of impropriety and lack of neutrality.

Why did Rebecca Brooks receive a large severance package?

—Rebecca Brooks received a large severance package due to her departure from News International, but it may have to be paid back if she is convicted of any wrongdoing.

Why were David Cameron's emails not included in the Leveson Inquiry?

—It was decided that the emails were not relevant to the inquiry, so they were not given to Lord Leveson.

00:00Introduction to the biggest news stories of the week.

00:46Discussion on Prince Charles' secret letters and questions about his future neutrality as a king.

05:24Coverage of the Starbucks tax scandal and their avoidance of paying taxes.

08:16Analysis of the ongoing Jeremy Hunt controversy and allegations of impropriety.

10:53Information on Rebecca Brooks receiving a large severance package and the potential consequences if she is convicted.

12:53Explanation of why David Cameron's private emails to Rebecca Brooks were not included in the Leveson Inquiry.