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Labour hits 30 per cent as school nurses crisis deepens
Labour’s support has surged to 30 per cent, its highest Opinium rating since 2024, following Andy Burnham’s conference speech. A King’s Fund report warns of sharp declines in school nurses and health visitors.
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Tech powerhouse’s regulatory push bears similarities to a notorious Washington strategy
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude chatbot, has pushed Washington for stricter regulation of AI whilst spending millions on lobbying and advocacy campaigns—a strategy that critics say mirrors tactics employed by convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried during his cryptocurrency career. Both companies spent heavily on influence efforts whilst publicly emphasising that regulation was essential…
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Farage questioned over whether he should have declared £5m gift
Nigel Farage has been interviewed by the parliamentary standards commissioner as part of an investigation into whether he should have declared a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. The half-hour interview last month suggests the inquiry may be nearing its conclusion; a finding of a serious breach could lead to sanctions and, if…
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Badenoch vows £13bn disability cuts; Farage inquiry over undeclared gift
Kemi Badenoch pledges £13bn in disability benefit cuts, whilst a parliamentary inquiry concludes Nigel Farage should have disclosed a £5m cryptocurrency gift.
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Barlinnie Reprieve Granted as Democrats Plot Trump Family Probe
Scotland’s most notorious prison may stay open amid overcrowding crisis. Democrats vow to investigate Trump family business ties if they control Congress this November.
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Inquiry finds Farage should have declared £5m pre-election gift
A parliamentary standards inquiry into Nigel Farage’s failure to declare a £5 million gift from cryptocurrency businessman Christopher Harborne has reportedly been completed. Sources cited in the article say the investigator concluded Farage should have registered it, leaving the standards committee to decide whether any sanction is warranted. Farage received the money in early 2024,…
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Democrats target Kushner’s Saudi investment and Trump-linked crypto firm for scrutiny
Democrats say they would investigate business ties involving President Donald Trump’s family and associates if they gain control of either chamber of Congress in November. Senator Ruben Gallego named Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as a priority, citing his Saudi dealings, while Senator Richard Blumenthal said he wants to examine the Trump-linked cryptocurrency firm World Liberty…
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Solihull crypto robbery leaves businessman injured and wife fearing for unborn baby
Three masked intruders broke into a Solihull home and beat a businessman with hammers while threatening to kill his seven-months-pregnant wife and their unborn baby unless he transferred cryptocurrency. The attack illustrates a growing form of violent robbery targeting crypto owners, where criminals can pressure victims to make transfers that are difficult to reverse. The…
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Dutch government drops tax on unrealised investment gains after backlash
The Dutch government has scrapped a plan to tax increases in the value of investments before they are sold, following strong criticism that investors could face tax bills without having received any cash. Prime Minister Rob Jetten said ministers had listened to parliamentary concerns and wanted to preserve the Netherlands’ appeal as a place to…
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Former NCA officer ordered to repay £1.8m over stolen Bitcoin
A former National Crime Agency officer has been ordered to repay £1.8 million after stealing Bitcoin seized during an investigation into the dark web marketplace Silk Road 2.0. Paul Chowles, 44, absconded with 50 of 97 Bitcoin recovered from convicted administrator Thomas White whilst analysing seized devices in his official capacity. The confiscation order sends…