Two Peers Suspended from House of Lords for Lobbying Breaches
Lords Evans and Dannatt suspended for lobbying breaches caught by Guardian undercover footage; Evans for 5 months, Dannatt for 4.
Category : Lobbying
FBI Seizes New York Mayor Eric Adams' Phones in Campaign Finance Probe
FBI seizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams' phones in campaign finance probe involving alleged Turkish donations.
AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress reading 'Tax The Rich'
US House ethics panel extends probe into Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over Met Gala dress reading 'Tax The Rich' and related gifts.
Mandelson’s Firm Owed HMRC £645k in Unpaid Tax When It Collapsed
Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm collapsed with £4.6m debt, owing HMRC over £600k in unpaid tax, after losing clients over Epstein links.
Burnham: World Cup 'never anyone's to sell' after Fifa plan
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has criticised Fifa's plans to set up a private company, Fifa Forward Enterprise, to run its competitions, saying the World Cup 'was never anyone's to sell'.
NRL's $5.3bn deal shifts games to pay TV
The NRL's new $5.3bn broadcast deal will reduce free-to-air games from 50% to 30% as the league expands, moving rugby league increasingly behind a paywall.
MSPs Reject Greens' Bid to Investigate Trump's Scottish Golf Courses
Scottish Parliament rejects Greens' call to investigate Trump's golf course purchases via unexplained wealth order; SNP and Conservatives block motion.
Kevin Rudd to Step Down as Australian Ambassador to US, Return to Asia Society Role
Kevin Rudd will step down as Australian ambassador to the US in March to become global president of the Asia Society thinktank.
Trump 'in crude Oval Office outburst about migrants'
Trump reportedly used crude language about immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador, and African countries during Oval Office talks, sparking condemnation as racist.
Newport residents fight allotment plans on green space
More than 200 residents have signed a petition opposing Newport City Council's plan to turn a green space in Rogerstone into allotments, warning it would be 'gone for good'.
New York High-Rise at Risk of Collapse Had Multiple Complaints Including Falling Debris
A New York high-rise at risk of collapse had 44 complaints, including falling debris and unsafe practices. The building has been stabilised.
Ex-MI5 IT contractor leaked secrets to foreign state, court told
Ex-MI5 IT contractor Juan Joseph leaked secrets to a foreign state, travelled to Latvia for embassy meeting, trial at Old Bailey.
Mandelson’s Lobbying Firm Collapsed with £4.6m Debt After Epstein Scandal
Peter Mandelson's lobbying firm Global Counsel went bust owing £4.6m, including £645k to HMRC, after losing clients over Epstein links.
Donations surge for Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk's assassination
Donations pour into Turning Point USA after founder Charlie Kirk's murder, with major donors and Trump allies pledging support to sustain the far-right group.
UK Government Proposes New Laws to Tackle Internet 'Wild West'
UK government plans new laws to regulate social media, aiming to make Britain the safest place online, with measures against abuse and child exploitation.
Coalition Accused of Secretly Giving Big Tobacco Platform
Australian Senate committee holds closed session with Philip Morris, sparking backlash from health groups over breach of WHO guidelines.
HSBC reviews school fee perk for Hong Kong bankers
HSBC is reviewing a school fee subsidy for Hong Kong bankers, worth up to £30k per child, as part of a cost-cutting overhaul.
Mandelson's Global Counsel Collapsed Owing £4.6m, Administrators Reveal
Peter Mandelson's former consultancy Global Counsel went bust owing £4.6m, including £645k to HMRC, after losing clients over Epstein links.
Ex-MI5 Chief Reveals Gerbil Lie Detector Plan
Former MI5 chief Lord Jonathan Evans reveals a secret plan to use gerbils as lie detectors by smelling sweat, which was shelved because it didn't work.
UK Tech Deals Face Scrutiny Over Mandelson Lobbying Firm Links
UK tech deals with OpenAI and Palantir face scrutiny over links to Peter Mandelson's lobbying firm Global Counsel.
Lobbyist faces extortion charge over $500,000 demand in New York
Joshua Nass, a lobbyist for a Trump-pardoned nursing home operator, faces attempted extortion charges for demanding $500,000 from a former client.
Berlin Pride Attack: Officials Call for Tighter Extremism Laws
After a deadly van and knife attack at Berlin Pride killed a Polish woman and injured 29, German officials demand tighter laws for extremists while the AfD blames migration policy.
US-Born Teen Lama Pursues Monastic Studies Near Himalayas
US-born teen lama Jalue Dorje, recognised by the Dalai Lama, studies near the Himalayas to become a monk.
US Lawyer Linked to Trump Pardon Charged with Extortion Plot
New York lawyer Joshua Nass, linked to a Trump pardon, charged with attempting to extort $500,000 from a client using threats of violence.
Australian war graves in Gaza ‘very likely’ disturbed by Israeli bulldozing
Senator David Pocock says Australian war graves in Gaza 'very likely' disturbed by Israeli bulldozing, with 146 of 263 graves damaged.
Michael Dell’s $6.25bn Gift to Trump Accounts Raises Lobbying Concerns
Michael Dell's $6.25bn donation to Trump's accounts highlights concerns that billionaire philanthropy is used to gain political influence and access.
Farage's £5m Gift Reported to NCA Over Money Laundering Concerns
Nigel Farage's £5m gift from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne was reported to the NCA over money laundering concerns, raising questions about his finances and by-election timing.
Barclays Cuts Ties with Mandelson's Lobbying Firm Over Epstein Links
Barclays cuts ties with Peter Mandelson's lobbying firm Global Counsel over Jeffrey Epstein links; Vodafone reviews contract.
Internal Trump coalition split over H-1B visa programme
Commerce secretary calls H-1B visas a 'scam' as tech leaders and MAGA wing clash over immigration policy.
UK Government Spends Over £1m on Social Media Influencers Since 2024
UK government spent over £500k on social media influencers since 2024, with Department for Education biggest spender at £350k.
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