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Standards inquiry into Farage’s undeclared gifts resumes
Parliament’s standards watchdog has resumed its investigation into Nigel Farage after he was re-elected as MP for Clacton in a byelection. The inquiry concerns whether he should have declared financial gifts and support received before the 2024 general election, and matters because a serious sanction could trigger a recall petition and another byelection. The commissioner…
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NATO jets shoot down kamikaze drone over Latvia
NATO fighter jets shot down a suspected kamikaze drone that had strayed into Latvian airspace near the border with Russia, in an incident that underscores the growing risk of spillover from Russia’s war in Ukraine to alliance territory. Latvia’s defence ministry said the drone was likely Ukrainian and had been diverted into Latvian airspace by…
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Robbie Williams reveals autism diagnosis alongside ADHD
Robbie Williams has said he has been diagnosed with autism, alongside his previously disclosed ADHD, during a Q&A session in London. He said the diagnosis helped him make sense of aspects of his behaviour and concentration, while describing creative work as a way to redirect anxiety and intrusive thoughts. Williams has previously discussed anxiety, depression…
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Hasan Piker Debate Grows as Missing Florida Teen Found
Online discussion about political streamer Hasan Piker intensified in mid-August, with critics and supporters arguing over the interpretation of his past remarks and his role in progressive media. The debate was amplified by television and radio coverage that revisited controversial clips, while Piker and his allies said some material had been presented without sufficient context.…
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Engine parts shattered Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of, report says
Preliminary investigators say debris from a failed engine fan blade shattered a window on a Ryanair flight in July, causing a passenger to be partly pulled out of the aircraft. The incident highlights the potential consequences of engine failures and cabin depressurisation, although the plane returned safely and no fatal injuries were reported. The Boeing…
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‘Silo’ Star Jessica Henwick Breaks Down Helen’s Chilling Episode 7 Discovery
Episode 7 of Silo’s third season, “Radio”, expands the show’s central conspiracy as journalist Helen Drew and Congressman Daniel Keene meet billionaire Per Stensen while investigating Charlotte’s missing memories. Their discovery of vast numbers of silos being drilled beneath American farmland suggests that the disaster underpinning the series was planned on a far larger scale,…
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US long-term borrowing costs hit 25-year high, as inflation fears hit bond sale – business live
US long-term borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 2001 after the Treasury sold 30-year bonds at a yield of 5.216%. The result signals investor concern that inflation may remain elevated and that the United States’ growing debt and budget deficit will require higher returns to attract buyers, increasing pressure on the government’s finances.…
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Tiny homes for sale in England – in pictures
A selection of compact homes for sale across England, ranging from historic cottages to a new eco-focused build and a converted London stable. The properties show how location, character and energy features can influence prices sharply, particularly in the capital. – Coddenham, Suffolk: 16th-century, two-bedroom thatched cottage, £239,950. – Ulcombe, Kent: 2025-built one-bedroom eco home…
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Tougher crops and beaver dams: how UK farmers are tackling drought
UK farmers are adopting a range of measures to cope with hotter, drier summers, including drought-tolerant crops, healthier soils, ponds, rainwater storage and restoring wetland areas. The changes matter because repeated heatwaves and low rainfall are damaging crops, straining livestock water supplies and increasing reliance on imported vegetables. This summer’s conditions have produced the earliest…
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Farage retains Clacton seat with 62.8% of by-election vote
Nigel Farage retained the Clacton seat for Reform UK in a by-election, winning a reported 63.3% of the vote. The decisive result reinforces Reform UK’s hold on the constituency and Farage’s personal support among local voters. The contest included several novelty candidates, including Count Binface, but none came close to challenging Farage. Farage did not…