Police are investigating donations made to Reform UK by the mother of George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, according to reports in The Times. This examination follows scrutiny of Cottrell's own financial activities.
Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed eliminating National Insurance contributions to incentivise employment, suggesting a shift to corporate profit taxes. This move, he argues, would help offset the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the job market, particularly in service sectors.
The UK is set to finalise a new three-year agreement with France, pledging £662 million to bolster efforts against English Channel small boat crossings. The deal includes deploying riot-trained police to French beaches, along with new drones and helicopters, with a portion of the funding contingent on measurable reductions in crossings.
