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RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at 34. He used his platform to advocate for disability representation and inclusion, serving as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and founding the Mitte Foundation. Colleagues emphasise his on-screen honesty with cerebral palsy and his role in opening opportunities for disabled performers.
The Makerfield MP has secured backing from Labour MPs and is poised to take office, unveiling a plan to shift powers from Whitehall to regions. He champions devolution, a “No 10 in the North” hub, and reforms to housing, energy, and transport. Tax reforms and a possible wealth tax are among proposed changes, while EU relations shift toward closer European cooperation.
Nigel Farage has unveiled "Operation Fortress": a Reform UK plan to use the Royal Navy to intercept small boats in the English Channel, detain those on board, and return them to France or Belgium. The proposal has drawn legal, military and diplomatic scepticism, French officials have condemned it, and rivals say it aims to distract from party financial scandals.
Carers and advocates push for an 18-week standard to secure accurate dementia diagnoses, care plans, and access to treatments. The push follows delays in diagnoses, healthcare shortages, and high-profile voices backing reform. Government commitments signal action, while civilians urge faster, clearer pathways.
Reform UK has launched an investigation after Channel 4 News alleged funding from a US firm for three polls costing 33250 pounds, with undercover Verbatim reporters posing as donors. James Orr and Dan Jukes have stepped down as the party gathers for its Birmingham conference. The party denies any illegal funding and says the investigation is independent.
Reform UK has launched an internal probe after Channel 4’s investigation claimed senior officials discussed overseas funding and polling paid by a US donor. The party’s leaders have stepped down pending the inquiry, as Labour and other parties call for police involvement while investigations continue.
Undercover footage broadcast by Channel 4 has shown two senior Reform UK aides discussing ways to channel foreign money into the party. Dan Jukes and James Orr have stepped down pending an internal inquiry. Police and the Electoral Commission are assessing complaints. Nigel Farage has denied illegal activity and said he was not listening during the meeting.
Two Reform UK aides have been suspended following undercover footage aired by Channel 4 News alleging potential evasion of electoral rules linked to a 350,000 donor. The party says no laws have been broken. Police and the Electoral Commission are reviewing the claims. The party also faced questions over the funding of three polls ordered this year.
Crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne have poured tens of millions into Reform UK, promising a “fair fight” and backing ahead of the next general election. The gifts come amid ongoing police and parliamentary investigations into party funding and donor disclosure.
Reform UK has received two large donations totaling £72m from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne. The money is aimed at expanding the party’s reach with more staff, targeted campaigning and stronger policy preparation, while police investigations into donor rules and questions of influence mount. The donation surge raises questions about the role of money in politics as campaigns gear up for upcoming byelections and local elections.
Mega-donations to Reform UK have reshaped its campaign capabilities, fueling a nationwide push while triggering fresh questions over donor transparency and rules. The party argues the funds will build a robust ground operation; critics warn of sleaze and potential regulatory changes ahead.
The UK debates overseas and domestic political donations after crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each donate 27m to Reform UK. Government plans to cap donations by Britons living abroad backdated to March 25 and to tighten rules on foreign influence are being scrutinised as MPs warn of a potential Americanisation of UK politics.
The BBC has appointed Rachel Jupp as director of news and current affairs as it faces large-scale savings, staff reapplications, and a push to reinvent its public-service journalism for a digital audience.
Reform UK has published an internal inquiry finding no laws were broken over alleged foreign donations and polling arrangements. Police investigations are ongoing, with critics branding the report a whitewash. The party has suspended two officials and says it will tighten donor procedures while pursuing legal action against undercover reporting.