Rayner hints at donations cap after Reform given £72m by crypto-billionaires Angela Rayner has suggested ministers could still impose a cap on political donations in the wake of Reform UK’s £72 million gifts from two crypto-billionaires. The twin £36 million donations from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne have reignited calls for a cap on donations,
Elena Rybakina dethrones Aryna Sabalenka with her first US Open crown Elena Rybakina proved herself to be the undisputed world number one after claiming her first US Open title. The 27-year-old from Kazakhstan knew she would be top of the rankings from Monday, overtaking her opponent Aryna Sabalenka, whatever the outcome of Saturday’s final. A
Trump continues Irish visit at golf tournament US President Donald Trump continues his visit to Ireland on Sunday after stirring up a diplomatic row hours into the trip by backing Irish unification. Mr Trump starts the day at his golf resort in the southwest of the country as it hosts players including Rory McIlroy and
Second cryptocurrency billionaire gives £36 million to Reform Reform UK has received a second £36 million donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire. Thai-based businessman Christopher Harborne, the party’s biggest donor, said on Saturday he was matching the donation by Ben Delo revealed on Friday. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, Mr Harborne said the donation was “a
Protesters gather in Portsmouth as police warn against fear and violence Anti-migrant protesters and counter demonstrators have gathered in Portsmouth as police warned they would not tolerate incitement of fear or violence. No-one could be seen wearing masks at either gathering after warnings from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary that protesters wearing face coverings
Matt Peet hails Wigan squad as they claim Leaders Shield Wigan boss Matt Peet saluted his table-topping Warriors after beating Catalan Dragons to claim a sixth Super League Leaders Shield. Tries from Liam Marshall (2), Harry Smith, Brad O’Neill, Liam Farrell, Austin Daniel, Jai Field, Zach Eckersley and Adam Keighran saw Wigan win 50-12 and
US President Donald Trump arrives in Ireland for two-day visit US President Donald Trump has touched down for a two-day visit to Ireland. He has arrived amid what has been described as one of the biggest security operations ever implemented by the Irish police service (An Garda Síochána). Mr Trump was greeted by Ireland’s deputy
Man to appear in court over violent disorder at anti-migrant protests The first man charged over anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth will appear in court as more demonstrations take place on Saturday. Groups from South Coast Patriots are expected to demonstrate in Portsmouth city centre on Saturday afternoon, with Stand up to Racism set to host
3.5 million switch broadband or landline provider as cost of living bites Around three and a half million people have switched their landline or broadband provider over the last two years as the cost of living crisis affects households, figures show. Ofcom said its research suggested that out-of-contract customers who have the same broadband, landline
Firefighters tackling blaze on 18th floor of flats Around 70 firefighters are tackling a blaze at an 18th-floor flat in east London. London Fire Brigade were called to the fire in Poplar at 4.35am on Saturday morning. Half of a flat on the 18th floor was alight in the 22-storey block of residential flats in