Prime minister’s ‘buy British’ push triggers hunt to find replacement for controversial US tech group awarded health service and defence contracts

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Exclusive documents show Tony Blair's think tank offers corporate members such as BP and Uber "networking" at party conferences and "a stronger voice" in policy debates.

Prosecutors allege Capstone illegally moved hundreds of millions of dollars for the crypto companies at the direction of a Caribbean bank

The government has proposed an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill, that would totally ban cryptocurrency political donations. But does the text of the amendment actually go far enough ...

A Labour MP raised concerns about the donations with the Electoral Commission.

Former employees and clients of JL Partners say there have been other instances of funders not being declared.

New Electoral Commission figures show £14.2 million flowed into party coffers in three months, one day after ministers finally admitted mega-donations are a problem

At approximately 7:30 this morning, hundreds of black-clad members of Patriot Platform, a far-right vigilante unit, blockaded roads in Dover. They marched north east off...

In February 2026, the Director-General of the NCA told a Parliamentary inquiry: “there is no point legislating for something unless you are going to enforce

The government has proposed an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill, that would totally ban cryptocurrency political donations. But does the text of the amendment actually go far enough ...

Reform UK denies donor and crypto-billionaire’s global interests in arms and military could present a conflict of interest over its defence spending policy

In July, openDemocracy went to Montenegro to report on Reform backer “Posh George”. Here’s what happened next

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PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour

Exclusive: Promo material for Direct Bullion tells savers a Farage-led government could spark riots not seen since the poll tax – while paying the Reform leader hundreds of thousands of pounds

Cost of tickets included £858 to a Harry Styles concert at Wembley; £1,839 to the Chelsea flower show and £3,432 of hospitality at the Brit Awards MPs have been accused of failing to learn their lesson over freebies after taking almost £400,000 of hospitality to concerts, sport matches and other events this year, with Louise Haigh, Lucy Powell and Wes Streeting among those accepting tickets. Despite the previous outcry in 2024 over Keir Starmer accepting football tickets and gifts of clothing, MPs appear to have been declaring hospitality since the start of the year on a greater scale than previously seen. Continue reading...

Signum Global Advisories helps its clients land deals in war-ravaged regions like Ukraine, Syria, and the UK’s Labour party.

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Scandal-ridden think tank Labour Together and its donors swung behind Burnham after Makerfield by-election

Researchers find capacity stunted by pollution was restored after introduction of ultra-low emission zone Children’s lungs grew bigger and stronger after the most polluting vehicles were restricted from entering London, a study has found. Examinations of London schoolchildren before and after the introduction of the city’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) found a restoration of lung capacity that had been stunted by exposure to pollution. Continue reading...

As Andy Burnham promises to deliver renewal and prosperity for ordinary people, tackling illicit wealth should be high up on the new Prime Minister's agenda. From hollowed-out high streets to inflated...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted a welcome crackdown on dirty money in the UK, including new sanctions, enforcement powers and stronger corporate transparency. There were hopes Labour would maint...

Robert Smith, Olly Alexander and Paris Paloma also among signatories to letter saying exploitation of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields defies climate reality * Business live – latest updates More than 200 musicians including Massive Attack and Brian Eno have written to Andy Burnham urging him to reject plans for more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. The letter, signed by 211 artists such as Bobby Gillespie, Olly Alexander and Paris Paloma, called on the prime minister to reject the Rosebank oilfield, warning that the project would fail to lower energy bills or provide energy security as most of the oil was likely to be exported. Continue reading...

Foreign states aren't meant to fund the organisations running parliamentary groups. Our investigation found evidence that some do.

Exclusive: GB PAC, chaired by Ben Habib, says it "may receive lawful financial support" from abroad as it takes over Advance UK's political operation

More than 50 organisations say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare British people for scale of change needed as UK struggles through another heatwave * UK politics live – latest updates The UK’s leading climate organisations have accused the prime minister, Andy Burnham, of “remaining silent” on the climate crisis as the country struggles to cope with its fifth heatwave of the year. As widespread droughts and devastating wildfires grip the country, green groups have written to Burnham urging him to “show leadership” and be honest with workers and the public that the climate crisis is driving the extreme conditions they are facing. Continue reading...

Its USDT crypto token underpins a trillion-dollar market, but cryptocurrency giant Tether won’t answer questions about its ownership.