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Reform
UK

Christopher Harborne gives 9 million pounds as Reform leads donation tables

Harborne, an aviation entrepreneur who has invested in cryptotechnology, made a contribution just short of the 10 million pounds donated to the Conservative Party in 2022.

Modi-Putin
Business

Putin says Russia will continue uninterrupted fuel shipments to India

Modi thanked Putin for his “unwavering commitment towards India” and said “energy security has been a strong and important pillar of the India-Russia partnership”.

Novichok
UK

UK sanctions Russia's GRU after Novichok inquiry findings

The government also summoned the Russian ambassador to seek a response to the inquiry’s findings and what it described as Moscow’s “ongoing campaign of hostile activity” against UK.

Wes Streeting
UK

Streeting orders review into rising mental health diagnoses

The health secretary is concerned about the increase in diagnoses of mental illness, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which are now the most common reason for a sickness benefit claim.

UK power
UK

Ofgem approves 28 billion pound grid upgrade, adding to consumer bills

The approved investment is higher than Ofgem’s provisional assessment in July, which stood at 24 billion pounds, and comes as the government has pledged to reduce energy prices.

 Post Office Horizon
UK

Corporate manslaughter being considered in Post Office Horizon probe

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) said the investigation is examining potential offences including perjury, perverting the course of justice and corporate manslaughter, which applies to companies rather than individuals.

Court-representational
UK

Pakistani drug dealer allowed to stay in UK after judges cite ADHD and ‘star pupil’ past

The tribunal upheld Muhammad Izhan’s appeal against deportation after he was sentenced to 30 months in prison for taking part in what the court described as a “sophisticated” drugs operation.

Arvid Lindblad
Featured

Arvid Lindblad, 18, secures Formula One debut with Racing Bulls

Lindblad, managed by 2024-25 Formula E champion Oliver Rowland, became Formula Three’s youngest-ever race winner last year and has needed only one season in Formula Two to move up to Formula One.