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A significant £72 million donation to Reform UK from billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne is facing intense scrutiny over its legality, with Nigel Farage suggesting the funds position his party for potential governance. This development follows earlier reports of record donations and a criminal investigation into the party's funding.

Meanwhile, a new poll indicates that public support for the United Kingdom rejoining the European Union has reached an all-time high. This comes as former Chancellor George Osborne proposes a specific solution to what he terms the 'Brexit mess', sparking further debate on the UK's relationship with Europe.

In other domestic news, an investigation has revealed that royal estates have avoided paying tax on £70 million earned from property profits. Separately, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are reportedly intending to disregard King Charles III's directive regarding their status as non-working royals, adding to ongoing discussions surrounding the monarchy.

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Reform UK Donations Face Legality Questions

A £72 million donation to Reform UK from billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne is under scrutiny for potential violations of political funding laws. This comes after previous reports of record donations and a criminal investigation, with Nigel Farage claiming the funds will prepare his party for governance.

The Observer £72m Donation to Reform Party May Be Illegal ↗
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The Observer Donations to Reform Party Raise Questions on Funding Limits ↗
The i Paper Farage Claims £72m Crypto Donations Will Make Reform Party Ready to Rule ↗

Brexit Debate Reignites as Rejoining Support Hits High

Public support for the UK rejoining the European Union has reached an all-time high since Brexit. Former Chancellor George Osborne has proposed a solution to the 'Brexit mess', with an editorial from The Independent supporting a closer bond with Europe.

The Independent Support for rejoining EU after Brexit 'at all-time high', top pollster says ↗
The Independent George Osborne says there’s one clear solution to fix Brexit ‘mess’ ↗
The Independent Leader: Osborne is right, we need a closer bond with Europe ↗

Royal Estates Avoid Tax on £70m Property Profits

An investigation has revealed that the duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster, royal estates, have paid no tax on tens of millions of pounds earned from property sales since 2020. This raises questions about royal finances and tax exemptions.

The Observer Royal Estates Avoid Tax on £70m Property Profits ↗

Sussexes Reportedly Defy King's 'Working Royals' Warning

Sources indicate that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, intend to disregard King Charles III's directive concerning their status as non-working royals, following a period of public tension.

The i Paper Harry and Meghan Plan to Defy King's Warning on 'Working Royals' ↗

Anti-Migrant Rally and New Smuggling Tactics Emerge

Donations are bolstering a far-right activist's anti-migrant rally in Portsmouth. Concurrently, crime gangs are reportedly exploiting TikTok with over 10,000 smuggling videos removed in six months, using new tactics to lure migrants onto 'mega dinghies' for Channel crossings.

The Observer Donations Boost Far-Right Activist's Anti-Migrant Rally in Portsmouth ↗
The i Paper How a Beach 180 Miles from Calais Changed the UK's Small Boats Crisis ↗
The i Paper New TikTok Tactic Used to Lure Migrants onto Mega Dinghies ↗

TUC Calls for Windfall Tax on Tech Giants

The TUC leader is advocating for a windfall tax on major tech companies to generate funds for public services, emphasizing that 'Something's got to give' to address funding needs.

The Observer TUC Calls for Windfall Tax on Tech Giants for Public Services ↗

Thirlwall Report to Impact Lucy Letby Debate

An upcoming inquiry into the case of former NHS neonatal nurse Lucy Letby is expected to reveal hospital failures in ensuring patient safety. The 'Thirlwall report' could significantly alter the public discourse surrounding her convictions for murdering and attempting to murder babies.

BBC News Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby? ↗

Security Adviser Warns of Hard Winter for Europe

Sir Ken McCallum, Director General of MI5, has reflected on how the 9/11 attacks reshaped UK security and predicts a more challenging decade ahead. The UK Prime Minister's top security adviser also stated that Europe must prepare for a difficult winter to maintain pressure on Russia.