UK Tightens Election Funding Rules to Counter Russia, China and Iran

‘Dodgy’ overseas political donations under lens in UK

LONDON, U.K.: Britain tightened its rules on political donations from abroad on July 6 to stop foreign money from influencing elections. This comes amid concerns about what Housing Minister Steve Reed called dodgy funding. Last year, the government ordered a review into foreign interference in politics after a former Reform UK politician was sent to

UK tightens rules on overseas political donations to stop 'dodgy funding'

LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) - Britain tightened its rules on overseas political donations on Monday, as part of efforts to stop foreign money influencing elections, and as concerns swirl around what Housing Minister Steve Reed called dodgy funding.Last year, the government ordered a review into foreign financial interference in politics after a former politician in Reform UK was jailed for taking bribes to make pro-Russia speeches and statements.

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KDNP MP: Term limit amendment aims to remove former Fidesz-KDNP MPs

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Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him

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PRN N. Sembilan: BN tidak campur urusan institusi diraja

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) tidak akan mencampuri urusan melibatkan institusi diraja dan proses perundangan di Negeri Sembilan menjelang Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) negeri itu akan datang. Pengerusi BN, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, keutamaan gabungan tersebut ketika ini adalah kesiapsiagaan bagi menghadapi PRN di negeri itu selain memastikan penyatuan dalam kalangan kepimpinan ... Read more The post PRN N. Sembilan: BN tidak campur urusan institusi diraja appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Badenoch urges Burnham to condemn defence investment plan as No 10 says funding is ‘credible’ – as it happened

Minister and MPs have raised concerns that his ‘poisoned chalice’ plan will take cash from much-needed road projectsMinister and MP ‘furious’ over cuts to road projects to fund defence planDan Sabbagh is the Guardian’s defence and security editor.Andy Burnham is a “true patriot” who will provide the money needed to maintain Britain’s security when he becomes prime minister, the new defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, said on a visit to a factory in Cambridge today.I’ve known Andy Burnham for more than 15 years, he is a true patriot, and I absolutely believe that he will make sure that we have the resources that we need to field the kind of capabilities that are required given the nature of the world that we’re operating in.I know what we need to do to keep Britain safe, and I’m absolutely confident that Andy Burnham, as the next prime minister, knows that as well, and we’ll make sure in the context of the next spending review that we’ve got the resources we need to keep the country safe. Continue reading...

What regulation will make the UK a world-leading financial center by 2035?

What regulation will make the UK a world-leading financial center by 2035?

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Any unfreezing of Iranian funds will not finance 'terrorism': Vance

Any unfreezing of Iranian funds will not finance 'terrorism': Vance If Iranian funds are ever unfrozen under a deal to end the Middle East war, Washington can ensure that the money does not finance terrorism, US Vice President JD Vance insisted Monday. If we ever unfreeze Iranian assets, we can ensure that... Iranian money goes to help the people of Iran and not to fund terrorism, Vance told reporters at Burgenstock, maintaining that talks at the Swiss resort had made sure that if Iranian assets are ever unfrozen, they're going to go to make American farmers richer and to feed the Iranian people. Reporting by AFP

'King of the North' Andy Burnham makes his move after British PM's resignation | 9 News Australia

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The Dictatorship of Capital: Bond Markets Twist the Screws on Britain’s Political Leaders

Keir Starmer’s premiership hangs in the balance. A leadership contest is almost certainly on the cards, with Labour Party members set to decide who will be Britain’s next prime minister. The post The Dictatorship of Capital: Bond Markets Twist the Screws on Britain’s Political Leaders appeared first on Revolutionary Communists of America.

Trump hits Starmer on stance over Iran war, energy, immigration

U.S. President Donald Trump said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was “not Churchill,” criticizing him for failing to support the United States in its conflict with Iran and arguing the stance had weakened the UK’s leadership on the global stage. #starmer #trump #iran #churchill #immigration #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/unloved-directionless-uks-starmer-quits-after-just-two-years-2026-06-22/ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

“Globes” poll of polls: Eisenkot overtakes Bennett

According to the polls, the coalition will be unable to form a new government but so too would the opposition, without including Arab parties.

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Burnham rules out splitting Treasury to avoid disruption

Likely next prime minister has been rethinking Britain’s economic levers to promote regional growth

UK’s next PM faces £4.7 billion defence funding gap

Britain’s next prime minister is expected to inherit an immediate fiscal challenge after the government unveiled a major defence spending plan that leaves a significant portion of its funding unresolved. The strategy, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aims to strengthen the UK’s military capabilities amid growing security threats in Europe, but official documents show [] The post UK’s next PM faces £4.7 billion defence funding gap appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

MoF says no blanket freeze on 2026 allocations for Health and Education ministries

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The government is not implementing across-the-board restrictions on the allocations for the...

The UK just declared Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle ‘critical’ to its financial system

Britain’s banks run on four American clouds. The Treasury reckons two-thirds of UK firms lean on the same handful. Now the regulators are stepping in. The UK has named Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as “critical third parties” to its financial system, as Reuters first reported. The designation takes effect on 13 July. These are [] This story continues at The Next Web

UK Tightens Rules on Foreign Political Donations

Britain has tightened its rules governing foreign political donations as part of efforts to shield elections from overseas influence amid growing concerns over suspicious funding.

UK local elections focusing on Gaza signal a 'fundamental breakdown'

Former commissioner for countering extremism Robin Simcox warns that UK local elections shifting focus toward international issues like Gaza and Palestine represent a “fundamental breakdown”. “The thing that really troubled me about the local elections recently is that local elections are meant to be about bin collections, streetlights, roads,” Mr Simcox told Sky News host Peta Credlin. “The idea that you would then want to spend your time not looking to address those local issues but focusing on Gaza and Palestine just seems to me to be such a fundamental breakdown of the contract between how this is meant to work as a functioning society.”

U.K. lays out future defence plan with technology focus, fight over money

Like other NATO countries, the U.K. is under pressure to increase defence spending to counter a more aggressive Russia and less reliable United States.

UK Declares IRGC a Terror Organization - Heres' Why That Matters

UK government proscribes Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organization under the National Security Act. Membership, support, and symbols now criminal offences. Move escalates pressure on Tehran amid regional tensions.

The Trump administration won’t tell a federal court that the ‘slush fund’ is dead

The DOJ is using a specific argument to avoid filing a sworn declaration that the “anti-weaponization” fund is dead. So are officials trying to keep the door open? The post The Trump administration won’t tell a federal court that the ‘slush fund’ is dead appeared first on MS NOW.

'Luxury offices, cars, second wives': PM bemoans misuse of govt loans

This has to stop, Anwar says.

Is the U.K. ungovernable?

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[Photo] A cross-party group of 71 British MPs and peers is urging the UK government to impose [...]

A cross-party group of 71 British MPs and peers is urging the UK government to impose sanctions on Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin. The move signals escalating diplomatic pressure on Israel from within a key Western ally.

Business : MoF Says No Blanket Freeze On 2026 Allocations For MoH, MoE

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The government is not implementing across-the-board restrictions on the allocations for the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Education (MoE) for 2026.

The Missing Part Of Keir Starmer’s Plan To Clamp Down On Foreign Election Meddling

The UK Government has announced a series of major reforms designed to prevent foreign interference in our politics, yet campaigners fear they have left the biggest loophole of all untouched

Bank Of England Moves To Relax Leverage Rules, Reshaping Capital Requirements For UK Lenders

The Bank of England (BoE) has announced plans to loosen a key capital rule for UK lenders, aiming to help banks maintain lending and support financial markets during periods of stress. The proposal centers on the leverage ratio, which limits borrowing by requiring banks to hold a minimum level of capital against their total assets. [] The post Bank Of England Moves To Relax Leverage Rules, Reshaping Capital Requirements For UK Lenders appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

What the next PM must do on Israel-Palestine

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TERRAZZANO, SIMS: Governments should scrap carbon taxes and red tape instead of borrowing billions for pipelines

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The takeaways from a WSJ investigation into Iran’s use of China’s financial system to evade sanctions.

Likud officials fear Netanyahu push for power over party's slate

According to senior party officials, Likud primaries could be scrapped and the current Knesset slate retained if both proposed frameworks for selecting candidates face opposition. In that scenario, they said, the prime minister could place candidates in reserved slots