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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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A £72 million donation to Reform UK from billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne is under scrutiny for potential violations of political funding laws. This comes after previous reports of record donations and a criminal investigation, with Nigel Farage claiming the funds will prepare his party for governance.

The Observer: £72m Donation to Reform Party May Be Illegal

Billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each donated £36m to Nigel Farage's party, a sum that could violate new political funding laws in Britain.

The Independent: Farage secures second £36m donation from crypto tycoon in two days

Nigel Farage has received a second substantial donation of £36 million from a cryptocurrency businessman within a two-day period.

The Observer: Donations to Reform Party Raise Questions on Funding Limits

Columnist Andrew Rawnsley questions the significant donations received by Reform UK from wealthy individuals, highlighting concerns about political funding.

The i Paper: Farage Claims £72m Crypto Donations Will Make Reform Party Ready to Rule

Nigel Farage suggests that substantial donations from a crypto-billionaire will prepare his political party for potential governance.

Public support for the UK rejoining the European Union has reached an all-time high since Brexit. Former Chancellor George Osborne has proposed a solution to the 'Brexit mess', with an editorial from The Independent supporting a closer bond with Europe.

The Independent: Support for rejoining EU after Brexit 'at all-time high', top pollster says

A top pollster indicates that public support for the UK rejoining the European Union is currently at its highest point since Brexit.

The Independent: George Osborne says there’s one clear solution to fix Brexit ‘mess’

Former Chancellor George Osborne proposes a specific solution to address what he terms the 'mess' created by Brexit.

The Independent: Leader: Osborne is right, we need a closer bond with Europe

An editorial piece agrees with George Osborne, arguing for a strengthened relationship between the UK and Europe.

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.

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.

Donations are bolstering a far-right activist's anti-migrant rally in Portsmouth. Concurrently, crime gangs are reportedly exploiting TikTok with over 10,000 smuggling videos removed in six months, using new tactics to lure migrants onto 'mega dinghies' for Channel crossings.

The Observer: Donations Boost Far-Right Activist's Anti-Migrant Rally in Portsmouth

Donations are accumulating for a far-right figure known as 'Danny Tommo' as an anti-migrant rally takes place in Portsmouth.

The i Paper: How a Beach 180 Miles from Calais Changed the UK's Small Boats Crisis

An examination of how a specific beach location, situated 180 miles from Calais, has significantly impacted the UK's ongoing crisis involving small boats crossing the Channel.

The i Paper: New TikTok Tactic Used to Lure Migrants onto Mega Dinghies

Crime gangs are using social media, particularly TikTok, to advertise Channel crossings with over 10,000 smuggling videos removed in six months.

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'.

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.

Sir Ken McCallum, Director General of MI5, has reflected on how the 9/11 attacks reshaped UK security and predicts a more challenging decade ahead. The UK Prime Minister's top security adviser also stated that Europe must prepare for a difficult winter to maintain pressure on Russia.

The Independent: ⁠I watched 9/11 upend UK security, but the next 10 years will be worse

A personal reflection on how the 9/11 attacks reshaped UK security and a prediction that the following decade will be more challenging.

BBC News: UK PM's top security adviser says Europe faces hard winter to keep pressure on…

The UK Prime Minister's top security adviser has stated that Europe must prepare for a difficult winter to maintain pressure on Russia.

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