Sunday Times
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- Nigel Farage resigns as MP to force by-election he will stand in
Nigel Farage resigns as MP to trigger a by-election, denying wrongdoing despite revelations about his connections to George Cottrell, a convicted felon, and Christopher Harborne, a billionaire linked to a crypto-related business. The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is investigating potential rule violations over a £5m gift from Harborne.
- Nigel Farage quits as MP to trigger by-election
Nigel Farage resigned as a UK MP to trigger a by-election amid scrutiny of financial arrangements, including a £5 million donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne and allegations of undeclared gifts from George Cottrell. He defended his actions, claiming compliance with rules and criticizing the political establishment.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces questions over donations from a convicted fraudster
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, faces scrutiny over undeclared financial gifts from George Cottrell, a crypto-gambling entrepreneur previously convicted of fraud. Parliamentary standards commissioner Daniel Greenberg is investigating donations from Cottrell and another donor, Christopher Harborne, while Farage denies wrongdoing.
- Nigel Farage failed to declare funding from crypto gambling figure convicted of fraud: Sunday Times
Nigel Farage failed to declare funding from a crypto gambling figure convicted of fraud. He is also under a parliamentary standards investigation for an undisclosed £5 million gift from Tether stakeholder Christopher Harborne.
- Reform UK’s Farage failed to disclose funds from convicted criminal: Report
Reform UK leader Farage failed to disclose funds provided by George Cottrell for security, drivers, staff, and accommodation, according to a Sunday Times report. The title of the report describes Cottrell as a convicted criminal.
- Vance hopes Burnham delivers ‘structural change’ amid ‘broken’ UK politics
US Vice-President J.D. Vance criticized UK leadership and expressed hope that the next prime minister can deliver structural change amid political turmoil. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to step down after two years in office.
- Sky makes £2bn spending pledge as it prepares takeover of ITV broadcasting arm
Sky has pledged £2bn over five years to ITV’s studios business as it prepares to acquire ITV’s broadcasting arm, a move expected to secure the future of shows like Coronation Street and Love Island. The £1.6bn takeover deal could be announced in early July, involving ITV’s free-to-air UK TV channels and the ITVX streaming platform.
- Poster Boy: Sanctioned Kinahan Cartel Lieutenant Found Playing Padel in Dubai
Ian Dixon, a sanctioned member of the Kinahan cartel, was spotted playing padel in Dubai. The US Treasury sanctioned Dixon in 2022 for his role in the cartel's drug trafficking and money laundering operations. The article reveals his alias in Dubai and links to an associate recently extradited to Scotland.
- Analysis: UK’s EV drivers are now saving £1,100 each a year – and £3bn in total
UK EV drivers save £1,100 annually on fuel costs compared to petrol cars, with total savings of £3bn yearly from over 2m battery EVs, 1m plug-in hybrids, and 100,000 electric vans. The government may weaken EV sales targets, aiming to lower the 2030 zero-emissions vehicle mandate from 80% to 50-70% amid industry lobbying.
- Christopher Harborne, tycoon who gave £5m to Farage, enters UK rich list at No 6
Christopher Harborne, a crypto billionaire, has entered the UK rich list at No 6 after gifting Nigel Farage £5m. He is among other first-timers including Noel and Liam Gallagher. The Sunday Times Rich List also features Sanjay and Dheeraj Hinduja and family as the wealthiest.
- Richard Tice’s firm alleged to have broken law by failing to pay tax
Richard Tice’s company is alleged to have failed to pay tens of thousands in tax on dividends paid to him and his offshore trust, with reports suggesting £120,000 in unpaid taxes. The Sunday Times and Tax Policy Associates cited in the report claim Tice received £91,000 in excess payments. Reform UK’s deputy leader faces legal accusations over the tax discrepancies.