Farage says overseas donation row ‘looks bad’ but denies Reform broke law 06. September 2026 (13:12) Robert Jenrick says party has followed legal protocol ‘at all times’ as Met police consider launching investigationUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has acknowledged the overseas donation row engulfing Reform UK “looks bad” for his party but denied it had ever taken foreign money in breach of electoral law.The Reform leader, who is battling to contain the fallout from the allegations, was asked to categorically rule out that foreign money had ever been funnelled to his party. He replied: “I can … never happened.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Black-clad Dover protesters condemned for ‘dressing up in costumes’ by minister 06. September 2026 (12:47) Business secretary says masked anti-immigration protest was ‘not something we would want’ on British streetsA cabinet minister has condemned the blocking of Dover roads by dozens of masked and black-clad people on Saturday.Jonathan Reynolds, the business secretary, said that although peaceful protest was an “essential part of British life”, this differed from “dressing up in costumes like this and disrupting people’s lives”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Undercover report on donations ‘looks bad’ for Reform, admits Nigel Farage – UK politics live 06. September 2026 (12:00) The Reform UK leader is under pressure after senior aides appeared to plot how to bypass electoral laws on foreign donationsJavier Milei’s threats to the Falkland Islands make it even more important that Andy Burnham increase defence spending immediately, according to the Labour chair of the defence committee.Tan Dhesi said the comments by the Argentinian president this week show why the government should raise military spending to 3% of GDP by 2030. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Far-right AfD predicted to win big in crucial German state election 06. September 2026 (11:00) Polling stations open in Saxony-Anhalt with anti-immigration party AfD predicted to gain 41% vote shareGerman voterswent to the polls on Sunday for a crucial regional election where the far-right, anti-immigration and Moscow-friendly Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is expected to win.AfD, polling at more than 40% for months in Saxony-Anhalt, even has its sights on winning its first-ever state government, although this is far from assured. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Councils in England and Wales accused of excessive fees to run outdoor classes 06. September 2026 (11:00) Report documents use of commercial licensing for free or donation-based exercise classes in parks and on beachesAt 6am on the beach at Westgate-on-Sea in Kent, Angela Brier-Stephenson used to meet a small group of about 10 people for yoga.The class lasted 45 minutes and participants paid what they could. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘The engine’s on fire’: Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney reroutes after flames seen by passengers 06. September 2026 (09:32) Passenger recalls seeing cabin lights flicker and ‘a lot of screaming’ after suspected engine issueGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiza-Jayne Loch was returning home from a business trip to New Zealand when her Qantas flight ran into trouble.The plane was climbing above the scenic South Island’s mountain ranges on Saturday afternoon, bound for Sydney, when a bang shook the cabin. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
England losing tennis courts as number of padel facilities rises exponentially 06. September 2026 (09:00) Country loses 200 tennis courts in three years, but they still outnumber padel facilities by a factor of 11 to oneEngland has lost almost 200 tennis courts in three years as padel facilities have grown nearly sixfold.Guardian analysis of Sport England data found that the country has lost 183 tennis courts since 2023 – the first such decline since at least 2000. The data includes local authority and community-owned courts, privately run health facilities, schools and sports clubs. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Online bookies accused of UK privacy breaches with use of cookie banners 06. September 2026 (09:00) Most gambling websites nudge users towards accepting tracking data and harvest it before consent is given, study showsOnline bookmakers and casinos have been accused of widespread non-compliance of information privacy requirements, including “data surveillance” of customers, according to a study.Nearly nine out of 10 (86%) licensed British gambling websites appear to be flouting the general data protection regulation (GDPR), the strict rules governing how organisations can collect, store and process personal data, according to the research. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Brisbane swelters under hottest September day in years as east coast faces unseasonably warm weather 06. September 2026 (08:57) Queensland capital hits 34.4C with local fire bans issued for Ipswich and Lockyer ValleyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastResidents have been put on high alert as an unseasonably hot start to spring gives way to blazes and increased fire risks in the nation’s east.Queensland fire authorities issued local fire bans for Ipswich and the Lockyer Valley on Sunday as temperatures typically seen in summer gripped the state’s southeast in early September. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Falklands row shows urgent need to commit to 3% target, says Labour defence committee chair 06. September 2026 (08:00) Exclusive: Tan Dhesi says Argentinian threats make it more crucial than ever that PM increase defence spendingJavier Milei’s threats to the Falkland Islands make it even more important that Andy Burnham increase defence spending immediately, according to the Labour chair of the defence committee.Tan Dhesi said the comments by the Argentinian president this week show why the government should raise military spending to 3% of GDP by 2030. But he said Burnham’s plans remain mired in confusion after the prime minister appeared to reassure him that the 2030 target would be hit, only for Downing Street to later retreat. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
