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Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has reported £9m in donations for the first quarter of 2026. The majority of these funds, £7m, came from two crypto billionaires. This significant influx of donations is notable for the relatively new party.…

Farmers globally are struggling with rising costs and extreme weather events. The conflict in Iran has driven up prices of essential items like fuel, fertiliser, and feed. Climate change is also taking a toll, with more frequent and severe weather…

The National Health Service (NHS) will restrict the display of political symbols on staff uniforms following a government-ordered review into antisemitism. The review found evidence of "routine ostracism" of Jewish staff and patients within the health service. This move aims…

A vast archive of love letters, currently numbering over 60,000, is being digitised by a team of volunteers in Germany. The letters, donated by the public, offer a unique insight into relationships, social history, and the evolution of language. The…

The American Journal of Public Health has published a new issue highlighting similarities between marketing strategies used by the tobacco industry and those employed to sell ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Researchers have identified parallels in tactics such as targeting vulnerable populations,…

A Royal Navy helicopter has crashed into a field in Devon, prompting a response from emergency services. The incident occurred in Sourton Down, near Okehampton. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has stated that information about the crash will be shared…