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In September 2025, British prosecutors dropped espionage charges against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, accused of spying for China between 2021 and 2023. The case collapsed after the government failed to provide evidence that China was a national security threat at the time of the alleged offenses, a legal requirement under the 1911 Official Secrets Act. Both men deny wrongdoing.
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has outlined plans for modest tax cuts, deregulation, and a focus on becoming a pro-business government. The party aims to remove inheritance tax from family farms, raise tax thresholds, and reassess public sector benefits, amid concerns over economic stability and Brexit's impact. The proposals face criticism from Labour and Conservatives.
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As of November 2025, courts worldwide face a surge in lawyers submitting AI-generated legal filings containing fabricated case citations and false quotes. A France-based lawyer's database tracks over 500 such cases, with sanctions including fines and mandatory AI training. Despite warnings, some attorneys offer implausible excuses or deny AI use, damaging the legal profession's reputation.
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Nigel Farage's Reform UK considers a merger or deal with the Conservatives before the 2026 elections, despite denials from both sides. Meanwhile, Kemi Badenoch emphasizes fighting for every vote amid declining poll support, as Labour faces internal challenges ahead of local elections.
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Reform UK has won its first election in Scotland, with David McLennan securing a West Lothian Council seat. The result signals growing momentum for the party amid broader political shifts, with Nigel Farage and Malcolm Offord emphasizing its significance. Major parties like SNP and Labour trailed behind in the vote count.
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On 26 December 2025, British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah was released from Egyptian detention and returned to the UK after years imprisoned for his activism. His release followed a pardon by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi and extensive lobbying by UK governments. Historic social media posts calling for violence have sparked political backlash and calls to revoke his British citizenship.
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Kemi Badenoch faces criticism after her shadow attorney general, Lord Wolfson, recuses himself from Ukraine-related advice due to representing sanctioned oligarch Roman Abramovich in Jersey. Labour questions the conflict of interest amid ongoing legal battles over billions in assets linked to Abramovich, affecting Ukraine aid funds.