Reform UK Raises Record £9m from Crypto Donors, Outpacing Labour and Tories
Reform UK raised £9m in Q1 donations, mostly from crypto billionaires, far exceeding Labour and Tories. Farage faces scrutiny over £5m personal gift.
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Jenrick confident Reform followed electoral law amid donation claims
Robert Jenrick says he is entirely confident Reform UK followed electoral rules after reports that a donor transferred money to his mother before she donated to the party.
Reform UK gets £9m from crypto investor with Tory ties
Reform UK received a record £9m donation from crypto investor Christopher Harborne, prompting renewed calls for caps on political donations.
Burnham Poised to Become PM After Landslide MP Backing
Andy Burnham secures 349 MP nominations, making him Labour leader and next PM. Starmer's resignation delayed due to England's World Cup run.
Meghan Markle's As Ever Mother's Day Collection Criticised as Overpriced
Meghan Markle's As Ever Mother's Day collection faces criticism for high prices compared to similar UK products, including those sold by King Charles.
Farage's £5m Crypto Gift Reported to NCA Over Money Laundering Fears
Nigel Farage's £5m donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne was reported to the NCA over money laundering fears, as he faces a byelection and scrutiny.
Farage Faces Scrutiny Over Undisclosed £5m Crypto Gift
Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over a £5m crypto gift reported to the NCA; he forces a byelection as parties boycott.
Reform mega-donor funded Farage's Chagos jet trip, records show
Private jet used by Nigel Farage for failed Chagos Islands trip linked to Reform UK's biggest donor, Christopher Harborne, who has given £12m to the party.
Silicon Valley Billionaires Pour Millions into California Governor Race
Google co-founder Sergey Brin backs both Republican and Democrat candidates for California governor, while ex-CEO Eric Schmidt funds campaign against billionaire tax.
Gates Foundation external review reveals 30 meetings with Epstein
External review finds Gates Foundation had 30 meetings with Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014, despite staff concerns.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Monaco Move Could Save £4bn in Tax
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's move to Monaco could save up to £4bn in tax, drawing criticism from politicians and campaigners.
Sudan paramilitary leaders acquired £17.7m property portfolio in Dubai, investigation reveals
Investigation reveals RSF leadership linked to £17.7m Dubai property portfolio, using UAE as safe haven for wealth from gold smuggling.
Michael Bloomberg Tops Philanthropy 50 for Third Straight Year
Michael Bloomberg tops Chronicle of Philanthropy's 2025 list with $4.3B, followed by Gates, Allen, Buffett. Total donations $22.4B.
Epstein Files Reveal Hollow Wealth of Elite: Guardian Analysis Uncovers Deep Ties
Guardian analysis of Epstein emails reveals deep ties to elites like Bannon and Bin Sulayem, showing strategic advice and personal exchanges.
Trump Meets Musk in Florida Amid Fundraising Drive
Donald Trump met Elon Musk in Florida as he seeks major donors for his campaign, trailing Biden in fundraising.
Opaque Party Funding Affects All Sides, Readers Warn
Readers warn opaque party funding affects all UK parties, not just Tories, and call for stronger enforcement and spending caps.
Jared Kushner defends $2bn Saudi investment amid ethics concerns
Jared Kushner has defended his private equity firm's $2bn investment from Saudi Arabia, dismissing conflict of interest claims and praising Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Trump Organization seeks trademarks for America's 250th birthday branding
Trump Organization files trademarks for 'Trump 250' logos and Kennedy Center rebranding ahead of US 250th birthday celebrations.
Reform Deputy Avoids Guarantee On Farage £5m Gift Use
Reform UK deputy Richard Tice says party unaware of other large gifts to Farage but cannot check all members, amid scrutiny over £5m crypto donation.
UK Prepares to Sue Abramovich Over Chelsea Sale Funds
UK officials prepare for court case against Roman Abramovich after he failed to release £2.4bn from Chelsea sale for Ukraine aid by deadline.
Police Review £40,000 Donation To Jenrick Campaign
Police assess evidence on £40,000 donations to Robert Jenrick's 2024 Tory leadership campaign, allegedly from US source in breach of rules.
Julián Castro unveils $250m endowment plan for Latino community groups
Former housing secretary Julián Castro announces $250m endowment for Latino community groups across US Southwest to address chronic underfunding.
Billionaire Christopher Harborne: The Mystery Donor Behind Reform UK
Crypto tycoon Christopher Harborne has given over £22m to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, making the party uniquely reliant on a single donor.
Cate Blanchett and Brian May Gnomes at Chelsea Flower Show
Celebrity-decorated gnomes, including by Cate Blanchett and Brian May, return to Chelsea Flower Show for charity auction.
Brown calls for police inquiry into Andrew's use of public funds
Gordon Brown says he asked for Andrew's travel costs to be questioned in 2008, and now wants police to probe public fund use.
Two more charged over Epping migrant hotel protests
Two men charged with violent disorder after Epping migrant hotel protests, total charged now 11.
Reform UK receives £4m from cryptocurrency billionaire Ben Delo
Cryptocurrency billionaire Ben Delo donates £4m to Reform UK, citing free speech concerns; he was pardoned by Trump after US conviction.
Tim Henman Mediates Grand Slam Pay Row Ahead of Wimbledon
Tim Henman mediates grand slam pay row; Wimbledon offers new player council amid player protests at French Open over prize money.
British Crypto Billionaire Ben Delo Donates £4m to Reform UK
British crypto billionaire Ben Delo donates £4m to Reform UK, criticises 'regime of nonsense' in UK politics.
Political Donations Poison Democracy, Calls for Clean Sweep
Analysis of political funding corruption, Reform UK's reliance on one donor, and the need for regulatory reform to restore democratic trust.
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