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Farage admits undercover donations report 'looks bad' for Reform amid widening scandal

Nigel Farage admits an undercover investigation into Reform UK's fundraising "looks bad" for the party, as two senior officials step down pending an internal inquiry. The Metropolitan Police is investigating alleged breaches of electoral law involving at least £500,000 in donations.

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on the third day of Reform UK conference

Police defend Dover port protest response as council and MP raise preparedness concerns

Police defend their handling of a Dover port protest that blocked roads for hours, as local leaders question preparedness. Kent Police Assistant Chief Constable said the force would examine its intelligence process.

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Dozens of men dressed in black and wearing face coverings, being escorted down a dual carriageway in Dover by uniformed police officers.

UK braces for brief 28C heat surge before cooler weather returns

The UK will experience temperatures reaching 28C on Sunday as hot air from continental Europe pushes northward, but the warmth will be short-lived as cooler, wetter weather moves in by Monday.

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A group of people sit in a circle on straw-like dry grass. There are trees in the background and blue sky

Britain faces tax crisis and free speech row as papers weigh policy shifts

Sunday newspapers report on government policy debates spanning Israel sanctions, tax reform, free speech arrests, prescription drug risks and the Oasis reunion documentary, with recent developments showing significant movement on multiple fronts.

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The headline on the front page of the Sunday Telegraph reads: “PM's Israel sanctions are 'risk to UK security'”.

Staffordshire police investigate child's unexplained death in woodland

Staffordshire Police have launched an investigation after a child was found unresponsive in woodland near Cheslyn Hay on Saturday morning. Emergency services attended but the child was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is being treated as unexplained.

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Image shows the back left hand side of a police car, with yellow and blue panels and a Staffordshire Police badge in the back window.

Londonderry residents evacuated after arson attack on derelict gym

Residents evacuated from their homes in Londonderry after a deliberate fire broke out at a derelict gym building on Saturday morning. No injuries were reported, but nearby households were forced to leave as a precaution while emergency services tackled the blaze.

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Firefighters putting out a fire at a building.

Police seek woman whose hair was pulled during Reform UK conference protest

Police are seeking a woman who had her hair pulled during a protest at Reform UK's Birmingham conference. Video footage shows audience members restraining a demonstrator who interrupted Nigel Farage's speech. The activist group Climate Resistance claimed responsibility for the action.

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage delivers his keynote speech on the second day of Reform UK Annual Conference at NEC in Birmingham, Britain, 04 September 2026.

Keith Grammar School shut after weekend fire as council investigates cause

Keith Grammar School in Moray closes Monday and Tuesday after a Friday evening fire. Preliminary investigations suggest the blaze was not deliberate, though a full report is pending. No injuries reported.

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An L-shaped grey school building with a maroon sign on the side, reading 'Keith Grammar School'

Reform UK Reeling as Donations Scandal Overshadows Party Conference

Reform UK's Birmingham conference has been overshadowed by an undercover investigation into party donations, prompting two senior officials to step down and triggering police and Electoral Commission inquiries. The scandal raises questions about the party's readiness for government.

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A woman holding a sign saying I'm Voting Reform UK enters the Reform conference. The sign has autographs on it from Reform politicians.

Richard Hammond Plans to Share Welsh Mansion with Protected Bat Species

Richard Hammond says he will find a way to share his £2m Welsh mansion with eight species of protected bats discovered during a survey. His renovation plans, including a garage and padel court, are delayed pending a protected species licence from Natural Resources Wales.

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Richard Hammond is photographed from the shoulders up, standing in front of a promotional sign for the TV series 'The Grand Tour'. His face is facing slightly to the side and he is not looking at the camera. He is wearing a black suit jacket and a white shirt, with the top button undone.

Farage and Jenrick set to close Reform conference as Dover port blocked by masked protesters

Reform UK's conference concludes on Saturday with speeches from Farage and Jenrick as the party faces financial scandal fallout. Meanwhile, masked protesters have blocked the Port of Dover, creating major traffic disruptions. Jenrick is set to announce a £15,000 income tax threshold proposal.

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Attendants attempt to remove a heckler during Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's keynote speech on the second day of Reform UK conference at NEC in Birmingham.

Far-right protesters block Dover port in coordinated action

Hundreds of masked protesters linked to a hard-right group blocked Dover port in a coordinated action on Saturday, causing significant traffic disruption before access was restored by lunchtime. The demonstration was promoted by far-right activists on social media and appeared to be planned as a ...

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