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Farage admits undercover remarks 'don't look good' as Reform suspends two officials

Nigel Farage admits undercover remarks about circumventing electoral law "don't look good" as Reform UK suspends two senior officials. Farage claims he "wasn't listening" during the conversation and his family is urging him to quit politics.

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Russell Howard launches foundation after baby son Felix dies hours after birth

Comedian Russell Howard has announced the launch of The Felix Foundation following the death of his baby son Felix hours after birth. The charity will support families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal loss, with a major fundraising gala scheduled for February 2027.

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Russell Howard pictured at the BBC's New Broadcasting House, wearing a blue T-shirt

Infrastructure Minister Orders Forensic Audit of NI Water Governance

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has ordered a forensic audit into NI Water's governance systems, citing persistent concerns and the time taken to address them. The audit will examine whether systems and processes are fit for purpose, as the department allocates over £500m annually to the wate...

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Water flows from a number of grey water pipes.

Woman Receives Suspended Sentence After XL Bully Kills Cousin in Bristol

A 24-year-old woman from Bristol has been given an 18-week suspended prison sentence after her XL bully dog fatally attacked her 19-year-old cousin Morgan Dorsett in February 2025. Judge Anna Richardson also ordered Kelcie Reed to undergo mental health treatment.

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Postal thieves target Pokémon card sellers as values hit record highs

Small UK card retailers are losing thousands to systematic postal theft as Pokémon card values soar. Thieves are intercepting mail-order shipments, forcing businesses to suspend online sales.

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Single Pokémon cards for sale, locked in a cabinet.

Two Reform UK officials step down over funding claims investigation

Two senior Reform UK officials have stepped down during an internal investigation into party funding allegations revealed in an undercover News report broadcast Thursday evening.

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A shot of Dan Jukes and Nigel Farage in the Channel 4 News report.

Residents abandon new-build homes as defects, damp and mould force relocations

Families nationwide are abandoning newly built homes plagued by structural defects, mould and damp. Complaints to the New Homes Ombudsman Service have tripled in a year, yet the scheme still excludes a third of new properties. The government plans a mandatory ombudsman from September 2026.

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Elissa and Johnnie stand in front of a modern brick house with red‑tiled roofing and solar panels. Elissa wears a light blue shirt, the Johnnie a black shirt with safety glasses tucked into the pocket. The house has white‑framed windows, a light‑coloured door, and a clear blue sky overhead.

Papers warn of Farage donations row, Argentina's Falklands threat, and climate crisis

Britain's newspapers report on allegations of improper donations to Reform UK, Argentina's planned sanctions on Falklands oil firms, warnings of record-breaking El Niño conditions, and Europe's energy crisis as winter approaches.

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"Putin growing more reckless as his inner circle shrinks, warn UK security insiders," reads the headline on the front page of the i Paper.

UK to see 27C heat this weekend before unsettled spell next week

The UK will experience weekend warmth with temperatures reaching 27C in the south on Sunday, preceded by wet and windy Friday conditions in the north. Unsettled weather with rain and strong winds is expected from mid-week, with the first half of September likely to remain changeable.

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A seaside scene in Skegness with a big wheel and a funfair, the skies are blue

Jackdaw gas field expected to win UK approval within weeks amid climate row

The UK government is set to approve the controversial Jackdaw gas field off Aberdeen within weeks, with Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh making the final decision following public consultation. The project faces opposition from environmental groups over climate impact but support from industry ...

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A mostly yellow-painted gas platform and allied grey rig stand in calm blue seas with a clear blue sky behind them. It is sunny.

Aberdeen Raac homeowner vows to stay as demolitions begin

Raymond Smith refuses to sell his Aberdeen home despite the council's acquisition offer, vowing to be "the last man standing" as demolition of Raac-affected properties begins. Other homeowners also resist, citing inadequate compensation for properties containing the hazardous concrete.

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Raymond Smith, a man smiling at the camera, has short brown hair and short facial hair. He is wearing a black short-sleeved shirt and is standing in front of housing.

Reform leader warns Plaid Cymru risks failing to complete full term

Reform UK leader Dan Thomas warned that Plaid Cymru faces challenges completing its full term as Welsh Government, citing difficulties securing Senedd support for spending plans. However, a budget agreement reached in December 2025 and approved in January 2026 has since provided greater stability...

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Dan Thomas, leader of Reform in Wales speaks to the media after the Casnewydd Islwyn Senedd constituency vote count, at the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome, Newport.