PoliticsTrump backs Irish unity during Dublin visit, drawing unionist anger
The US president urged movement towards a united Ireland as unionist parties defended Northern Ireland’s right to decide its constitutional future.
12 September 2026
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PoliticsReform UK receives record £36m donation from Ben Delo
The cryptocurrency billionaire’s gift has renewed demands for donation limits as Reform faces police inquiries and MPs prepare to debate funding rules.
12 September 2026
PoliticsMPs reject assisted dying bill for England and Wales
The Commons voted 286 to 270 against the proposed law, ending a renewed attempt to give some terminally ill adults access to assisted dying.
11 September 2026
UK NewsDiana’s ‘revenge dress’ to be auctioned with £220,000 estimate
Sotheby’s will sell the Christina Stambolian dress in New York on 9 December, following displays in London, Hong Kong and Geneva.
11 September 2026