Who pays the security bill for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be a hot political issue after their move to Canada in part to make their fortunes.
Expecting taxpayers to pick up a tab running into tens of millions of pounds will trigger a backlash in communities where police officers are rarely seen since Tory cuts axed 21,000.
We understand why the couple seek protection but cheaper answers would be fairer to the low and middle-earning people the Sussexes are leaving behind.
Given that Harry and Meghan are wealthy and expect to be wealthier, a financial contribution or hiring their own security would surely be considered by many to be appropriate.
If the couple are ditching royal duties, why should they continue to receive royal perks?
Ahead of game
Banning children aged 11 and under from heading footballs during training is sensible if controversial.
Sensible because Glasgow University research found ex-players were three-and-a-half times more likely to die from brain disease.
And controversial when some parents will argue today’s lighter balls don’t inflict the damage of heavy old leather ones.
The officials running the English, Scottish and Irish Football Associations are wise to
be cautious.
Of course players in the three countries – will Wales follow? – might slip behind rivals unless they are later coached on how to clear corners and score goals with their heads.
Banning heading in training while allowing it in games is hedging bets but it protects kids until we know much more about the dangers.
Bill’s back
Beaming Susanna Reid and Bill Turnbull looked pleased to be reunited on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, rolling back the years to an era when they shared BBC Breakfast’s sofa.
And Susanna must enjoy getting a word in while shouty Piers Morgan is on holiday.
