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The Papers: 'We have been betrayed' and 'Musk ready to bankroll Farage'
Labour's rejection of a payout for pension age changes is criticised, while Reform UK is in talks with the billionaire.BBC News - 4h -
It’s Time to Talk About Pornography, Scholars Say
More adolescents than ever are watching it. What’s needed, researchers say, are frank conversations and “porn literacy.”The New York Times - 1d -
Musk in talks over Reform UK donation, says Farage
The Reform UK leader tells the BBC his party is "in negotiations" over a donation with the US tycoon.BBC News - 12h -
Musk giving ‘serious thought’ to donating to Reform UK, says Farage
Party leader meets tech billionaire at Mar-a-Lago as he seeks to boost ties with incoming US administrationFinancial Times - 13h -
Elon Musk’s Farage meeting renews reports he could fund Reform UK
Reform treasurer also joins talks at Donald Trump’s home as hard-right party says ‘we can do great things together’. Elon Musk has met Nigel Farage and Nick Candy, Reform UK’s new treasurer, at ...The Guardian - 15h -
Musk’s attack on F-35s fuels debate over expensive fighter jets
Defence groups and military face questions over piloted aircraft at a time when drones are playing a bigger role in aerial combatFinancial Times - 1d -
Sweden open to power cable project if Germany reforms, minister says
Swedish energy minister Ebba Busch prepared to move on Hansa PowerBridge project if Berlin overhauls electricity marketFinancial Times - 1d -
Maguire in 'positive' talks over new United deal
Harry Maguire says he hasn't given up hope of extending his stay at Manchester United after "positive" conversations about a new contract.ESPN - 1d -
Woman who threw milkshake over Nigel Farage given suspended sentence
Victoria Thomas-Bowen hurled cup at the politician outside a pub in Clacton-on-Sea. A woman who admitted to assault by beating after throwing a milkshake over Nigel Farage outside a Wetherspoon’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Netanyahu says he held ‘friendly’ talks with Trump over Syria and Gaza hostages
Israeli PM spoke of ‘warm’ discussion with US president-elect amid pressure from Trump camp for progress on hostage releases. Benjamin Netanyahu has said he spoke to Donald Trump over the weekend ...The Guardian - 2d -
UK in diplomatic contact with Syrian rebels, says Lammy
The foreign secretary's remarks come as the government announced £50m of humanitarian aid for Syrians.BBC News - 2d -
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says presidential pardon process "cries out for reform"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar said the entire presidential pardoning process "cries out for reform" following President Biden's record number of commutations made in a single day last week.CBS News - 2d -
UK minister defends talks with Beijing despite China spy claims
Home secretary says Britain will take robust approach to any challenge to national or economic securityFinancial Times - 2d -
Musk knocks SEC over settlement offer in probe
Tech mogul Elon Musk criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday over a settlement offer in the agency’s probe into his 2022 purchase of Twitter, now known as X. In a ...The Hill - 4d -
Reform UK calls for Thames Water to be renationalised
Populist party’s deputy leader says heavily indebted utility should ‘be put out of its misery’Financial Times - 5d -
It’s time for the UK to be brave in talks with the EU
Also in this newsletter, Scotland’s drive to end child povertyFinancial Times - 5d -
Farage may disrupt the story of UK elections, but not its usual ending
Labour polls poorly now because it is taking unpopular decisions, but history points to a second term in powerFinancial Times - 6d -
Can Farage turn Reform into a serious contender for government?
Support for the rightwing populist party is growing fast but its path to power remains rockyFinancial Times - 6d -
Nigel Farage, Reform and the Future of British Politics
Could Reform UK really win the next election?BBC News - 6d -
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Elon Musk's Tesla lobbied UK to charge petrol drivers more
Musk's firm backed the government's green stance, despite its maverick chief executive's social media attacks.BBC News - 6d -
Farage recruits tycoon Nick Candy as Reform UK treasurer
Billionaire former Tory donor is aiming to raise big money to help put Nigel Farage in No 10.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Property magnate Nick Candy joins Reform UK in latest Tory defection
Former Conservative donor promises to raise ‘tens of millions’ as he takes on role of party treasurerFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
UK should temporarily take over Thames Water, says ex-government adviser
Dieter Helm warns biggest water utility risks a ‘slow death’ that could spread to other companiesFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Elon Musk’s rumoured $100m donation may just fuel a fresh look at UK political funding
Though denied, the mere fact a foreign billionaire could chuck so much money at one party might just spur rule changes. Elon Musk has denied he is gearing up to chuck $100m at Nigel Farage’s Reform ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Planning reforms will end development chaos, says Rayner
Officials will be able to rubberstamp development plans without local authority permission under the changes.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
EU will demand early fish deal in UK reset talks
Requirement among red lines drawn up by Brussels ahead of 2025 negotiationsFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Democrats divided over Biden talk of preemptive pardons
President Biden’s consideration of preemptive pardons for those he fears may be targeted under a coming Trump administration is dividing his allies and igniting pushback from the GOP. Biden has had ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Money, lawyers or boosting Farage on X: how Elon Musk could affect UK politics
The billionaire, having helped Trump regain the White House, is reportedly turning his interest to Britain. Elon Musk appears to have many obsessions. The world’s richest man is evangelical about ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Nigel Farage’s biggest backer tried to send donation via associate
Christopher Harborne wanted to avoid perception that party only had one big supporter, according to messagesFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Israeli president calls Elon Musk to revive Gaza hostage talks
Families of those held in enclave urge Isaac Herzog to keep issue in focus for incoming Trump administrationFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Musk donated more than $250mn to Trump campaign, electoral filings show
Figures underscore lengths to which Tesla chief was prepared to go to secure victory in NovemberFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk risks being 'political puppet master', says Nick Clegg
The former deputy PM turned top Meta boss tells Nick Robinson that Musk is playing an "outsized" role in US politics.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk meet with Republicans to talk DOGE spending cuts
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy began swapping ideas in person with congressional Republicans about ways they could slash federal spending and regulations.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Jeff Bezos, OpenAI founder talk Elon Musk’s new government role
CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin joins TODAY to recap his annual DealBook Summit where he had conversations with Elon Musk’s top competitors, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, to discuss Musk's ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Concerns mount over Musk’s taste for revenge
Elon Musk’s growing criticism of President-elect Trump’s opponents and industry competitors is raising concerns he may use his increasing influence to intimidate adversaries. These fears are ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Massive Elon Musk donation news to me, says Farage
Claims the X mogul is planning to donate $100m to Reform UK are dismissed by party leader Nigel Farage.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
'Everyone wins except the IRS' with this legal charitable donation strategy, advisor says
If you're donating money on Giving Tuesday, you may score a bigger tax break by gifting profitable investments. Here's what to know.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
