The former prime minister insisted he had not broken the rules and said it was ‘absurd’ he was fined on his birthday ...

The first meeting of the Council of the Nations and Regions should provide an opportunity to “speak frankly about the big issues facing Scotland”, the country’s First Minister has said.

Bucking Palace confirmed Charles’ attendance at the event, which will take place on Monday evening at St Paul’s Cathedral following the summit.

Bass player Chris Cross’s guitar from the Wembley concert, his Live Aid security pass, ticket stub and official Live Aid T-shirt will all be sold.