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The government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics in response to what it called the “shocking” case of Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales. Gill was jailed in November, after admitting to taking bribes for pro-Russian interviews and speeches when he was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP).Announcing the review, Communities Secretary Steve Reed said the government must “learn the lessons” from the case so “this can never happen again”.The review will be led by former senior civil Philip Rycroft and will report back in March. Speaking in the…

Welsh rugby is currently facing a period of upheaval, with the number of professional clubs set to be reduced from four to three by 2027. Plans point towards one team in Cardiff, one in the east of the country and one in the west – a scenario that could result in a straight fight for survival between the Swansea-based Ospreys and Scarlets in Llanelli.An alternative proposal has also emerged, with Ospreys owners Y11 Sport & Media reportedly considering a takeover of WRU-owned Cardiff, which would also bring the number of professional sides down to three.Against that backdrop, more than 80…

A “major incident” has been declared at a Marks and Spencer store in London following a suspected carbon monoxide leak.Emergency services rushed to the scene on Gallions Road in Charlton, Greenwich on Tuesday morning.At least 35 people are believed to have been treated for carbon monoxide poisoning, local councillor David Gardner has said.In a later update, the Labour politican said no customers were affected but more than 40 staff were.”The store may remain closed for a couple of days while the leak is rectified and assured all safe,” he said.Crews from the London Fire Brigade are currently working alongside medical…

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Britain is seeing a steady departure of its young and middle-earning citizens as thousands flee the country in search of better opportunities abroad.Around 110,000 Britons aged 16 to 34 left the UK in the year ending March 2025, Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show.That group accounted for two-thirds of all departing British nationals during the same period.The trend shows little sign of slowing, according to research examining attitudes among younger adults.A study by the Adam Smith Institute found that a quarter of those aged 18 to 30 are either seriously considering or actively preparing to move overseas.High taxation, weak…

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Drivers to see 2035 petrol and diesel car ban relaxed as ministers ease EV targets for millions`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } `; return trendingDiv; }

Neil HendersonOld Bailey, LondonMet PoliceIoan Pintaru put the girl in a headlock and stabbed her as she left a toy shopA man who stabbed an 11-year-old Australian female tourist in a random knife attack in the West End has been sentenced to indefinite detention in a high security mental hospital by a judge at the Old Bailey.Ioan Pintaru, 33, attacked the Australian tourist, who is now 13, as she visited Leicester Square with her mother on 12 August 2024.The Romanian national pleaded guilty in October to wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and possession of a knife. He…

Centres Stuart McCloskey and Jude Postlethwaite are set to feature when Ulster travel to Leinster on Friday night.The United Rugby Championship (URC) fixture at the Aviva Stadium (19:45 GMT) will be Richie Murphy’s side’s first interprovincial derby of the 2025-26 season.Ulster, who are fourth in the URC table with four wins from five games, will also welcome back Ethan McIlroy for what would be his first game in 11 months after an ACL injury.McCloskey started twice for Ireland during the autumn series, against the All Blacks and Australia, but left both games with a groin problem. Fellow centre Postlethwaite, who…