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Nigel Farage faces new scrutiny over undeclared funding and transparency rules

Nigel Farage faces new scrutiny over undeclared funding and transparency rules

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under scrutiny following claims that a political associate provided extensive, undeclared support for his operations. The matter has prompted calls for a formal investigation into potential breaches of parliamentary transparency rules.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
Home Office to ignore family rights claims for illegal migrants

Home Office to ignore family rights claims for illegal migrants

The government has unveiled a legislative overhaul of the asylum system aimed at implementing a more restrictive framework for claims and support. The reforms include a new 20-year path to settlement and a stricter interpretation of Article 8 of the ECHR.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 19:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham plans property tax reform affecting 150,000 households

Andy Burnham plans property tax reform affecting 150,000 households

Potential prime ministerial candidate Andy Burnham is reportedly considering a proportional property tax to replace council tax and stamp duty. The proposed shift faces scrutiny over its uneven geographical impact and the logistical challenges of implementation.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 13:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
Nigel Farage savages Andy Burnham after bombshell plan

Nigel Farage savages Andy Burnham after bombshell plan

Nigel Farage has dismissed Andy Burnham’s plan to shift Whitehall powers to a 'No10 North' hub as a distraction that fails to address national priorities.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 09:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
Labour estimates £5bn lifetime fiscal cost for Article 8 migrant cohort

Labour estimates £5bn lifetime fiscal cost for Article 8 migrant cohort

New government projections estimate the lifetime fiscal cost for 2025 Article 8 applicants at £4.9 billion, spurring proposed changes to settlement timelines.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 06:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham plans to run government from new No 10 North base

Andy Burnham plans to run government from new No 10 North base

Prospective Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to establish a 'No 10 North' base in Manchester as part of a programme to decentralise British governance.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 05:31 ·Clara West 3 min read
Keir Starmer faces backlash for failing to fly England flag at No 10

Keir Starmer faces backlash for failing to fly England flag at No 10

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing criticism for his decision not to display the St George’s Cross at Downing Street during the early 2026 World Cup matches. Downing Street has indicated plans to display the flag as the competition enters the knockout phase.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 04:32 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham plans to open No 10 office in Manchester to devolve power

Andy Burnham plans to open No 10 office in Manchester to devolve power

Andy Burnham is preparing to open a Manchester-based office to serve as an operational centre for his strategy to redistribute power and economic resources.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 01:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
Keir Starmer faces backlash as social media ban petition hits 215,000 signatures

Keir Starmer faces backlash as social media ban petition hits 215,000 signatures

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration is facing large-scale public petitions challenging government policies on social media restrictions and digital ID.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 01:03 ·Clara West 3 min read
Keir Starmer faces resignation pressure as Andy Burnham enters Parliament

Keir Starmer faces resignation pressure as Andy Burnham enters Parliament

Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister following mounting pressure from Labour MPs. Andy Burnham has emerged as the clear successor.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 00:02 ·Clara West 3 min read
Bulgaria seizes 25 inflatable boats bound for Channel people smugglers

Bulgaria seizes 25 inflatable boats bound for Channel people smugglers

Bulgarian officials intercepted 25 unseaworthy inflatable boats intended for human smuggling networks targeting the UK. The operation, coordinated by the National Crime Agency, aimed to disrupt criminal supply chains.

Politics ·4 Jul 2026, 22:04 ·Clara West 3 min read
Rachel Reeves introduces £1 car tax holiday for HGV operators

Rachel Reeves introduces £1 car tax holiday for HGV operators

HGV operators will be eligible for a 12-month payment holiday reducing tax to £1 starting 1 July 2026, alongside broader adjustments to vehicle taxation.

Politics ·4 Jul 2026, 14:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK digital pound fight turns into battle over crypto's political influence

UK digital pound fight turns into battle over crypto's political influence

A standards complaint regarding Reform UK's crypto-linked donations and political lobbying has complicated the Bank of England's digital pound project. As Parliament debates donation reforms, the future of Britain's payment infrastructure remains under review.

Politics ·4 Jul 2026, 13:37 ·Clara West 4 min read
SNP Westminster leader demands urgent review of UK's anti-business policies

SNP Westminster leader demands urgent review of UK's anti-business policies

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan has challenged the UK government to scrap employer national insurance hikes to prevent further job losses and economic stagnation. The call comes amid a debate regarding the impact of current fiscal policies on Scottish businesses.

Politics ·4 Jul 2026, 11:34 ·Clara West 3 min read
The Guardian's founding family linked to Atlantic slave trade in new review

The Guardian's founding family linked to Atlantic slave trade in new review

A scholarly review commissioned by the Scott Trust determined that the newspaper's founder and nine of his eleven backers had links to the Atlantic slave trade.

Politics ·4 Jul 2026, 10:37 ·Clara West 3 min read
Reform UK council pays £75,000 for union flag scheme after no sponsors

Reform UK council pays £75,000 for union flag scheme after no sponsors

A union flag display in Nottinghamshire, originally promised to be funded by local business sponsors, is now being paid for entirely by the council.

Politics ·4 Jul 2026, 08:04 ·Clara West 4 min read
Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK Prime Minister

Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK Prime Minister

In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.

Politics ·4 Jul 2026, 04:32 ·Clara West 14 min read
Rachel Reeves shelves controversial plans to cut cash ISA allowance

Rachel Reeves shelves controversial plans to cut cash ISA allowance

The government has halted controversial plans to reduce the tax-free Cash ISA limit following intense pressure from consumer groups and financial experts.

Politics ·4 Jul 2026, 03:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham pitch for Angela Rayner to be his deputy rejected

Andy Burnham pitch for Angela Rayner to be his deputy rejected

Angela Rayner has dismissed a reported proposal from Andy Burnham that would have seen her act as a partner in a potential challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

Politics ·3 Jul 2026, 23:06 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK Labour government maintains executive authority under Prime Minister Starmer

UK Labour government maintains executive authority under Prime Minister Starmer

The Labour government balances domestic policy and the implementation of the Online Safety Act with international engagement regarding the crisis in Sudan.

Politics ·3 Jul 2026, 15:36 ·Clara West 4 min read