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Sunday, September 13, 2026
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A significant £72 million donation to Reform UK from billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne is facing intense scrutiny over its legality, with Nigel Farage suggesting the funds position his party for potential governance. This development follows earlier reports of record donations and a criminal investigation into the party's funding.
Meanwhile, a new poll indicates that public support for the United Kingdom rejoining the European Union has reached an all-time high. This comes as former Chancellor George Osborne proposes a specific solution to what he terms the 'Brexit mess', sparking further debate on the UK's relationship with Europe.
In other domestic news, an investigation has revealed that royal estates have avoided paying tax on £70 million earned from property profits. Separately, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are reportedly intending to disregard King Charles III's directive regarding their status as non-working royals, adding to ongoing discussions surrounding the monarchy.
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An investigation has revealed that the duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster, royal estates, have paid no tax on tens of millions of pounds earned from property sales since 2020. This raises questions about royal finances and tax exemptions.
The Observer:
Royal Estates Avoid Tax on £70m Property Profits
An investigation reveals that the duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster have paid no tax on tens of millions of pounds earned from property sales since 2020.
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Sources indicate that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, intend to disregard King Charles III's directive concerning their status as non-working royals, following a period of public tension.
The i Paper:
Harry and Meghan Plan to Defy King's Warning on 'Working Royals'
Sources suggest that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle intend to disregard the King's directive concerning their status as non-working royals, following a period of public tension.
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The TUC leader is advocating for a windfall tax on major tech companies to generate funds for public services, emphasizing that 'Something's got to give' to address funding needs.
The Observer:
TUC Calls for Windfall Tax on Tech Giants for Public Services
The TUC leader is advocating for a windfall tax on major tech companies to generate funds for public services, stating 'Something's got to give'.
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An upcoming inquiry into the case of former NHS neonatal nurse Lucy Letby is expected to reveal hospital failures in ensuring patient safety. The 'Thirlwall report' could significantly alter the public discourse surrounding her convictions for murdering and attempting to murder babies.
BBC News:
Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?
An inquiry into the case of Lucy Letby is expected to reveal failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety, potentially altering the discourse surrounding the case.
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