Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record
Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026

The party says the money will allow it to fight the next election on a "level playing field", while rivals have renewed calls for donations from individuals to be capped.

Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donations
Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026

As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg

Trump says united Ireland would be 'fantastic' during visit to Dublin
Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026

Trump made the comments during a meeting with Irish leader Micheál Martin, but Downing Street says it will "stick to the Good Friday Agreement".

Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026

The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77
Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026

Best known for The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, the British film-maker was celebrated for working with international directors throughout his decades-long career.