Category : Donations


1700+ US CEOs halt political donations after Capitol siege

In an unprecedented move, more than 1,700 American CEOs and business leaders have vowed to suspend all political contributions following the violent insurrection at the US Capitol, signalling a major shift in corporate political engagement.

FBI serves subpoena to Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA

Exclusive: The FBI has delivered a subpoena to conservative group Turning Point USA, founded by Charlie Kirk, as part of a significant investigation into its financial and operational activities, sparking outrage among Trump allies.

Texas Roadhouse Founder Fired After Wife's Charlie Kirk Donation

Exclusive: The founder of Texas Roadhouse, Kent Taylor, was abruptly fired from his own restaurant chain after his wife made a political donation to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The incident raises questions about corporate political neutrality

Tory Donors Defect to Farage's Reform UK in Major Blow

Exclusive: The Conservative Party faces a severe financial crisis as major donors, including Jeremy Hosking and Mohamed Amersi, shift their allegiance and millions to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, with a lavish Mayfair fundraiser signalling a new political fo

Farage Faces Questions Over Undeclared £35k Donation

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces intense questioning after failing to declare a substantial £35,000 donation from former Brexit Party chairman Catherine Blaiklock, raising serious concerns over electoral transparency.

Terminally ill woman loses inheritance court battle

A terminally ill mother from Surrey was disinherited by her own mother, who left the entire £325,000 estate to her other daughter, sparking a bitter legal battle over promises and family duty.

Judge Probes Joe Burrow Foundation's Donation to Charlie Kirk

Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow's charitable foundation faces a judicial probe after a controversial $100,000 donation to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's organisation, Turning Point USA. A judge has ordered trustees to provide a full account of

Inside Charlie Kirk's Multi-Million Dollar TPUSA Empire

An exclusive look into the multi-million dollar net worth, luxury properties, and opulent lifestyle of Turning Point USA's founder Charlie Kirk and his wife Erika, from their Arizona mansion to their political influence.

Parents lose court battle over son's cancer donations

A High Court rules against parents seeking to transfer £100,000 in cancer donations raised for their late son to his terminally ill younger sister. The charity trustees' decision to use funds for general purposes is upheld.

Widow Accuses Charlie Kirk of Exploiting Veteran's Death

The widow of a US Air Force veteran has launched a scathing attack on American right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, accusing him of cynically exploiting her husband's tragic death in a political fundraising campaign without her family's knowledge or conse

Harry & Meghan Donate to Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made a significant, undisclosed donation to support relief efforts in Gaza, calling for an immediate de-escalation of the conflict and a path towards peace.

Billionaire Donor Bessent Backs Pulte in GOP Showdown

Billionaire investor and key Republican financier Scott Bessent throws his substantial weight behind philanthropist Bill Pulte in a contentious battle for a Michigan GOP leadership post, signalling a major shift in the party's internal dynamics.

JD Vance Channels $15.2M to Trump, Eyes 2028 Run

Exclusive investigation reveals Senator JD Vance's pivotal role as a major financial conduit, channelling millions from wealthy donors to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential war chest and positioning himself as a potential 2028 heir.

Unions Threaten Labour Funding Over Worker Rights

Unite leader Sharon Graham issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer, threatening to withdraw crucial union funding from Labour if the party waters down its New Deal for Working People.

Trump invites Musk to White House in bid for 2024 cash

Exclusive: Donald Trump has personally courted Tesla billionaire Elon Musk for a meeting at the White House, seeking a major financial backer for his 2024 presidential campaign. The Independent reveals the details of this high-stakes political manoeuvre.

Reform UK Secures £1M from Ex-Tory Donors

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has landed a stunning financial blow to the Conservative Party, securing almost £1 million from former Tory donors in a single quarter, signalling a dramatic shift in the political landscape.

Prue Leith donates £20k to Rishi Sunak's campaign

Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith has personally donated £20,000 to the Conservative Party, specifically to support Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's campaign efforts, according to the latest Electoral Commission records.

Ilhan Omar's $30M Net Worth Exposed After 'Ridiculous' Claim

Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar has disclosed a net worth approaching $30 million, a revelation that stands in stark contrast to her public dismissal of wealth accusations merely months prior, raising eyebrows over her financial ascent.

JD Vance's Democrat donor luxury holiday hypocrisy exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals Trump's running mate JD Vance enjoyed lavish holidays at elite Democrat donor estates while publicly attacking coastal elites, raising serious questions about political hypocrisy and influence.

RFK Jr Axes £122M in Diversity Grants After Audit

Exclusive: Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has terminated a staggering $122 million in taxpayer-funded grants earmarked for LGBT and diversity initiatives. The move comes after a damning internal audit revealed 'poor use of funds' and a failu

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