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Farage Defends Reform UK Vetting After ITV Undercover Investigation Reveals Racist Remarks

Nigel Farage has defended Reform UK’s vetting procedures during a visit to Chelmsford after an ITV undercover investigation recorded offensive and racist remarks by councillors and candidates.

By Charlotte Mercer • 15 October 2026 • 2 min read

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Labour Threatens to End Power-Sharing Agreements With Greens Across 18 Councils

Labour has warned local Green groups that council power-sharing arrangements will end unless they reject the Green Party’s controversial “Zionism is racism” conference motion.

Staff member • 15 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Jailed for 15 Years for Child Sex Offences

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been jailed for 15 years at Newry Crown Court after his conviction for 18 historical child sexual offences against two victims. Both victims retain legal anonymity.

Staff member • 15 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Home Secretary Threatens Total UK Visa Ban on Eritrea as Diplomatic Restrictions Take Effect

Shabana Mahmood has threatened a complete UK visa ban on Eritrean nationals unless the country resumes cooperation on returns, as restrictions on officials and diplomats take effect.

Charlotte Mercer • 15 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government Considers Intervention in £1.6 Billion Sky–ITV Takeover

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has told Sky and ITV she is minded to intervene in their proposed £1.6 billion broadcasting and streaming deal, citing media plurality, freedom of expression and programme diversity.

Peter Jackson • 15 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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UK Economy Defies Forecasts With Unexpected Growth Ahead of Chancellor’s Budget

Official figures show UK GDP rose by 0.1% in August 2026, beating forecasts of a contraction, although construction and consumer-facing services weakened.

Charlotte Mercer • 15 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government Declares Severe Drought in Parts of Six English Counties as Protection Measures Begin

Severe drought has been declared in parts of six counties in southern England, prompting daily monitoring, tighter water abstraction checks and contingency planning to safeguard supplies.

Staff member • 15 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Chancellor Urges Tougher Russian Shipping Sanctions as Trump Administration Considers Easing Restrictions

Chancellor John Healey has urged international partners to tighten restrictions on shipping services supporting Russia’s shadow fleet, as Washington considers easing some sanctions on oil tankers.

Daniel Whitmore • 15 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government Announces Over £41 Million to Restore 74 Historic Buildings and Places of Worship

More than £41 million will support repairs and restoration at 74 heritage sites across England, including churches, synagogues, castles and historic community buildings.

Charlotte Mercer • 15 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

UK Announces £17 Million for Repairs to Chornobyl Nuclear Plant After Russian Drone Strike

The UK government has pledged £17 million to help repair the protective shelter at Ukraine’s Chornobyl nuclear power plant following a Russian drone strike in 2025.

Charlotte Mercer • 15 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government Confirms Great British Railways Headquarters in Derby and 600 Apprenticeship Places

Ministers have confirmed Becketwell in Derby as the site of Great British Railways’ new headquarters, alongside plans for up to 600 apprenticeships over four years.

Daniel Whitmore • 15 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Farage Defends Reform UK Vetting After ITV Undercover Investigation Reveals Racist Remarks

Latest articles

Labour Threatens to End Power-Sharing Agreements With Greens Across 18 Councils

Former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Jailed for 15 Years for Child Sex Offences

Home Secretary Threatens Total UK Visa Ban on Eritrea as Diplomatic Restrictions Take Effect

Government Considers Intervention in £1.6 Billion Sky–ITV Takeover

UK Economy Defies Forecasts With Unexpected Growth Ahead of Chancellor’s Budget

Government Declares Severe Drought in Parts of Six English Counties as Protection Measures Begin

Chancellor Urges Tougher Russian Shipping Sanctions as Trump Administration Considers Easing Restrictions

Government Announces Over £41 Million to Restore 74 Historic Buildings and Places of Worship

UK Announces £17 Million for Repairs to Chornobyl Nuclear Plant After Russian Drone Strike

Government Confirms Great British Railways Headquarters in Derby and 600 Apprenticeship Places

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