Latest news in the UK? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
- Political & Party Funding: Reform UK faces scrutiny and potential electoral commission action over £72m in donations (with Robert Jenrick expressing confidence they are legal, while Angela Rayner warns of regulatory steps).
- Protests & Public Order: Portsmouth sees fallout and follow-up from a second weekend of anti-immigration rallies and counter-protests, alongside a growing police focus on anti-migrant vigilante groups [cite: 1.1.1].
- Foreign Policy & Rejoining Debates: Debates flare following Donald Trump’s remarks on Irish reunification [cite: 1.1.1], while George Osborne argues support for rejoining the EU/customs union hits high marks as a Brexit fix [cite: 1.1.4].
- Energy & Cost of Living: Union leaders (TUC) press government/ministers to reintroduce a bank surcharge-funded social tariff to slash household energy bills [cite: 1.2.1], alongside ongoing £150bn grid/energy megaproject mapping [cite: 1.1.1].
- Business & Employment: Former Rockstar developers file an employment tribunal over GTA VI-related Discord monitoring dismissals [cite: 1.2.1]; Ryanair chief calls for Nats CEO departure over flight delays [cite: 1.1.4].
- Parliamentary Outlook: Westminster prepares to rise this week for conference recess after debating upcoming Sovereign Grant and representation/crypto-donation reforms [cite: 1.2.2].