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Jason Bourne author, more celebrities died in SW Florida: Exclusive
Robert Ludlum wrote three Bourne books, including \
Whittaker survives late scare to hold on for points win
British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker survives a dramatic late onslaught from Conor Wallace to move a step closer to a world-title shot with a points victory in Birmingham.
Benedictine football coach reaches 200 wins
Danny Britt won his 200th game as head coach, joining eight other current Georgia coaches in the club.
Victoria Beckham: From Celebrity Brand To Luxury Business
Victoria Beckham's Paris Fashion Week show caps a turnaround year: a first operating profit of £7.3m, powered by beauty, leather goods and two new CEOs.
‘Can’t Get Much Bigger Than This,’ ‘GOAT’s HOME’ – Sports World Buzzes as Caitlin Clark Joins College GameDay’s 1st Iowa Visit in 20 Years for Ohio State Clash
Caitlin Clark is heading back to Iowa City, and she is doing it for one of the biggest football weekends the Hawkeye community has seen in years. The Fever star will serve as the celebrity guest picker on ESPN’s College GameDay when No.
Fox News Entertainment newsletter: Charles, William ‘furious’ over book; Harry, Meghan’s motives unclear
The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
Parliamentary government and political competition are the oldest traditions in Russian politics. Where did they come from, and why did they disappear? Writer Mikhail Zygar explains in a new film.
It’s hard to believe today, but Rus’ had a parliament before Britain did and a woman with the political stature of a prime minister five centuries before Margaret Thatcher. The Novgorod Republic was a state in which the prince was a hired manager, major decisions were made by the veche or popular assembly, and political culture resembled that of Western Europe in many ways. In his new film, Mikhail Zygar explains how this system emerged, why it lost out to Moscow, and why Vladimir Putin is so fond of Alexander Nevsky.
'This Morning' show host hospitalized after on-air health scare
Alison Hammond, host of the British morning show "This Morning," was hospitalized after she appeared to have a health scare during a live broadcast.
Vance embodies Nixon’s populist, outsider qualities
There have been countless comparisons between the late President Richard Nixon and President Donald Trump, due to their cunning, guile, and Machiavellian approaches to politics. Nixon himself, in a 1987 letter to Trump, a then-celebrity businessman, saw a political future for the younger man in response to a Phil Donahue Show television appearance. But there’s […]
Taylor Hanson breaks down in tears over ‘intimacy’ of relationship with 'DWTS'’ Britt Stewart
Alison Hammond Has Heart Check After Suffering Health Scare Live On TV
'The Great British Bake Off' host Alison Hammond went to hospital to have tests done on her heart after suffering a health scare on 'This Morning.'
Brittany Broski, aka ‘kombucha girl,’ is coming to Eastern KY. How to get tickets
Her celebrity talk show, “Royal Court,” boasts some of the most renowned faces and references in pop culture.
Sustainable Seaweed Farming Could Boost Coastal Communities, Economies, and Marine Health
The cold, nutrient-rich waters off British Columbia and Alaska are home to some of the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystems in the world, featuring more than 500 known seaweed species, from smaller red and green seaweeds to towering giant kelp that can grow as much as 2 feet a day.
Celebrity Traitors Season 2 Premiere Draws Record UK Audience of About 9 Million
The BBC's Celebrity Traitors returned Thursday with a record UK audience for a Traitors premiere, with viewership peaking at 9 million.
Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company
Britain’s nursing union axes Teva UK as commercial partner over links to Israel’s military and corporate track record
‘Uncertain Empire’: Historian considers post-World War I shifts that shaped Jewish futures
Historian Elizabeth E. Imber’s award-winning book, considers the shifting post-World War I political dynamics — including the uncertain fate of British imperialism — that shaped Jewish futures.
Naomi Campbell's 5-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales is overturned
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has won a legal challenge to overturn a five-year ban on being a charity trustee in England and Wales | 830 WCCO
Naomi Campbell's 5-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales is overturned
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has won a legal challenge to overturn a five-year ban on being a charity trustee in England and Wales | 104.1 FM KMOX
Patrick Radden Keefe's 'London Falling' is a finalist for the nonfiction Baillie Gifford prize
Patrick Radden Keefe's “London Falling” is among six finalists for Britain's leading nonfiction book prize | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
GB's Kartal wins on WTA return after six months out
Britain's Sonay Kartal wins on her return to the WTA Tour after six months out with injury as she beats Andrea Lazaro Garcia at the China Open.
Business center opening in spring | Nassau County Record, Callahan, Florida
Britney Fletcher West NCR Reporter A new industrial development along U.S. 1 will focus on small business and is expected to open in spring 2027. The Callahan Business Center, being developed by Doors and Spaces Industrial and Jacksonville-based Valentino Properties, will include 15 small-bay industrial spaces designed to accommodate businesses that have outgrown homes, garages, storage units or other smaller workspaces.
Pregnant 'DWTS' pro Witney Carson shuts down elimination gossip
'DWTS' pro Witney Carson took to social media following Week 3 of Season 35 to address rumors that she wished to be voted off alongside celebrity partner Guillermo Rodriguez because of her pregnancy.
Britain Politics Labour
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his Leader's Speech during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Giada De Laurentiis says her age ‘didn’t dawn’ on her until “DWTS”: ‘You’re the oldest one’
The celebrity chef said fans wanted to “get rid of her” because she was the oldest contestant in season 35.
Bugsy Steel on the Politics of Directing
The Airfoil Media director on embracing new filmmaking technologies, celebrities on set, and what fuels his creative drive, as part of LBB’s The Directors series
Tyler Cameron thought he was going to be eliminated on “DWTS”: ‘I was feeling the pain’
The Bachelor Nation alum told “Entertainment Weekly” that, as a result, he could relate to Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart’s pain over being eliminated.
Phil Keoghan teases something special for “The Amazing Race” season 40
Could a celebrity edition be in the works?
Phil Keoghan teases something special for ‘The Amazing Race’ season 40
‘The Amazing Race’ host Phil Keoghan is teasing something special for season 40. Could a celebrity edition be in the works?
“DWTS ”cast reacts to Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart’s shocking elimination: ‘Wanna see her do a freestyle’
Fellow pro Sharna Burgess wants to see Stewart “get a ringer” and make it to the final next season.
‘DWTS’ cast reacts to Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart’s shocking elimination
The ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast shared their feelings about Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart’s surprising elimination while speaking with EW after Tuesday’s live show: ‘Wanna see her do a freestyle.’
9 celebrity couples who called off their weddings
From Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck to Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney, these couples got engaged and called it quits faster than you can say “I do.”
Works by van Gogh and Cézanne up for sale in Sotheby's $450 million auction
A dozen Impressionist and post-Impressionist artworks valued at almost half a billion dollars are going up for auction | 1010 WINS
Works by van Gogh and Cézanne up for sale in Sotheby's $450 million auction
A dozen Impressionist and post-Impressionist artworks valued at almost half a billion dollars are going up for auction | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Siesta Entertainment picks up sales rights to Puerto Rican preschool show
Barcelona-based animation distribution and brand development company Siesta Entertainment has acquired the worldwide sales rights to Puerto Rican musical preschool series Rockolandia Las Cabritas.
Zygi Kamasa’s U.K. Film Distributor True Brit Entertainment Files for Administration Due to ‘Extremely Challenging Market Conditions’
True Brit Entertainment, the U.K. theatrical distributor that launched less than three years ago, has filed for administration, a British legal process similar to Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, w...
UK Indie Distributor True Brit Entertainment Files for Administration
True Brit Entertainment, the UK theatrical distributor founded by Zygi Kamasa in 2023, has filed for the U.K. equivalent of Chapter 11 bankruptcy
September Mental Health Column by Candyce Scott
By Ald Candyce Scott September 2026: Mental Health Awareness Year 2026 & Suicide Prevention Month September is more than a change of seasons. It’s time for us to pause, check in on one another, and recognize Suicide Prevention Month. I believe that talking openly about mental health saves lives. Recognizing the warning signs and encouraging […]
Britain Politics Labour
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his Leader's Speech during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
UK business morale hits 17-month low, Lloyds says
British firms turned the least confident since April 2025 in September, according to a Lloyds survey on Wednesday that also showed executives' view of the global economic outlook darkened as the Iran war pushes up costs.
The Streamers Tried To Conquer Labor Day…and Whiffed
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) What? Another Streaming Ratings Report already? You betcha. Nielsen has moved up the release of their Streaming Ratings data by two weeks, which means I’ve got two extra issues to get out. But I love this change because it will make this report more timely and easier to publish regularly. This week—with the viewership data for the week of 31-Aug—we’ve got some huge, huge topics to discuss. On the film side, two theatrical films (The Mandalorian and Grogu on Disney+ and Scary Movie on Paramount+) contend with two non-Netflix straight-to-streaming films (Mayday on Apple TV and The Runner on Prime Video). The streamers went all in to win Labor Day weekend in America. And we have a bunch of TV shows to analyze, both new shows (Netflix’s The Gentleman, Hulu’s Chad Powers, and an Alix Earle reality show) and weekly shows like Reacher, Ted Lasso, House of the Dragon and Lioness. All that, plus nepotism in Hollywood, some eye-popping fantasy football stats, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of August 31st to September 6th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - A Slew of Labor Day Disappointments? A lot of streamers released big new films this week, why? My theory is that the streamers know that four-day weekends can propel streaming films to glory. But if you’ve been reading more over the last two years, you know that big holiday weekends aren’t driving big viewership numbers the way they did post-Covid. And interestingly enough, Netflix didn’t put out a big new film this week. But four other streamers did, trying to take advantage of the holiday with some (not cheap) swings, including… The Mandalorian and Grogu on Disney+ (a Star Wars film that cost $165 million and made $177 million at the US domestic box office) Mayday on Apple TV (rumored $100 million budget, no theatrical release) The Runner on Prime Video (at least a $40 million budget, but likely $50 to $80 million, no theatrical release). Scary Movie on Paramount+ ($30 million budget, made $108 million domestically). (Paramount+ also released a made-for-streaming film based on the Thundermans IP, and I’ll discuss that later.) So…how’d they do? The Mandalorian and Grogu Leads The Way (But That Isn’t Enough) Let’s start with The Mandalorian and Grogu (which I’ll abbreviate to Mando for most of this article). We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… How Mando, Mayday, The Runner and Scary Movie performed on streaming... How the powerhouse weekly released shows (Reacher, Ted Lasso and Lioness) have accumulate a LOT of viewership… How House of the Dragon finished its run… The latest Netflix show to have a sophomore slump… Whether top creators can drive viewers to their shows… Nepotism in Hollywood and the music business... All the flops, bombs and misses for the week… And more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Coming Soon! Since Nielsen has accelerated their streaming data release schedule, I’ve got a lot of Streaming Ratings Reports coming your way! Next issue, I’ll be looking at the second season of Peacock’s The Paper, the latest season of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and a very, very expensive Daily Wire fantasy series that’s now on Prime Video. Plus Crew Girl and Dang! on Netflix, a new Tyler Perry film, and one of the biggest bombs of the summer, Supergirl. In the next two issues, I’ll take a look at the return of the NFL to streaming, Toy Story 5 on Disney+, Backrooms on HBO Max, and The Breadwinner on Netflix. On the TV side, we’ve got Netflix’s Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, Dancing with the Stars on Disney+, Apple TV’s Slow Horses, a Reacher spinoff on Prime Video, and Paramount+’s MobLand, a Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey comedy on Apple TV, a sequel to a Cosby Show spinoff on Netflix, The Great British Baking Show, and the Unabomber film. And while doing all that, I want to take a look at adult animated shows, Ride or Die’s cancellation, and Netflix’s summer films. So much great stuff! Long term, two bits of comic book news. The X-Men cast has been announced, and go ahead and color me bull-ish, if not very, very bull-ish on this bit of comic book IP. In weirder news, HBO Max ordered a “true crime” show by Jimmy Olsen about Gorilla Grodd being falsely convicted of murder. I mean, what? I don’t know, let’s see what happens.
Andy Burnham pledges a radical shake-up for Britain in a high-risk political speech
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century.”
PM Burnham vows big shake-up for UK in high-risk political speech
The prime minister promised a rethink of ties with the EU, a reform of Britain’s electoral system and a new social care service.
Zygi Kamasa's True Brit Entertainment Files For Administration
True Brit Entertainment, the UK distributor founded by former Lionsgate executive Zygi Kamasa, has effectively filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Andy Burnham pledges a big shakeup for Britain in a high-risk political speech
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century.”
Andy Burnham pledges a big shakeup for Britain in a high-risk political speech
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged Tuesday to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century," reform the country's electoral system and reset its relationship with its European neighbors. But he acknowledged that economic constraints make delivering his sweeping plans a ...
Paramount+ Picks Up US Rights for 3 British Series From A24
Paramount+ has picked up the U.S. rights for three British series from A24, "It Gets Worse," "Major Players" and "The Ministry of Time"
Britain Politics Labour
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his Leader's Speech during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Optimi Health Appoints Melanie Pump to Board of Directors
Seasoned finance executive brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across technology, digital infrastructure, software, fintech and emerging growth companiesVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Optimi Health Corp. (NASDAQ: OPTH) (CSE: OPTI) (FSE: 8BN) ("Optimi" or the “Company"), a commercial-stage manufacturer and clinical-stage developer of regulated psychedelic drug products, today announced the appointment of Melanie Pump to its Board of Directors (the "
Britain Politics Labour
Politician Charles Clarke attends the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Anamosa Pumpkinfest adds America 250 theme this year
Catch giant pumpkins in Anamosa, join a celebrity-led ghost hunt in Monticello, and view a global soccer exhibit at the University of Iowa this weekend.
Harry Potter and the British business of international schools
Nord Anglia, Cognita, Inspired Education and other private equity-backed groups are profiting from history and rising global demand
UK's Burnham to vow end of ‘politics as usual’ in conference address
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will pledge to tackle the issues politicians “usually avoid” in his first leader’s speech at the Labour Party conference amid mounting speculation the pensions trip...
Iowa businesses recognized as top 100 US small businesses
Three Iowa businesses were named to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses list. The CO—100 recognizes small businesses for their growth, innovation and commitment to their customers, according to a news release. Original Group Holdings, a woodworking equipment manufacturer in Britt, was recognized as a community champion. The company…
Liverpool still chasing in-demand Virgil van Dijk successor
Liverpool are a team in transition, and Andoni Iraola’s squad is a long way from being complete. The Reds have spent over £650 million in the past 18 months, breaking the British transfer record tw...
WELL Health Subsidiary WELLSTAR Announces Conditional Approval for TSXV Listing and Files Filing Statement
WELLSTAR has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange as a Tier 1 issuer, subject to satisfaction of the TSXV's customary listing conditions, and is expected to commence trading on or around October 1, 2026, under the ticker symbol "WSTR".Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 28, 2026) - WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) (OTCQX: WHTCF) ("WELL"), a digital health company focused on positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to...
Lewis Hamilton Criticizes FIA, Says F1 Races Should Be Longer
The Briton spoke out against the decision to reduce Grands Prix to 290 kilometers and assures that current tires last longer, so the spectacle diminishes.
Madonna opens MTV VMAs with provocative performance and celebrity cameos
The woman responsible for two of the most indelible moments in MTV Video Music Awards history returned with her usual grandiose flair.
Think Beyond Brita — These Advanced Water Filter Pitchers From $15 Help Remove Microplastics From Your Glass
More microplastics and forever chemicals are popping up in our drinking water. As a public health expert, I rounded up seven water filter pitchers to help reduce your microplastic exposure in your drinking water. Picks include pitchers from Culligan, Aquagear, LifeStraw, Aarke, and more.
John Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech
The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.
See Every Celebrity Red Carpet Look at the 2026 MTV VMAs
See what the stars wore to celebrate the 2026 MTV VMAs at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
See Every Celebrity Arrival on the VMAs 2026 Red Carpet
Each look is more head-turning than the next.
UNT Health sits near Fort Worth hospitals. Finding training sites a ‘game of Tetris’
After years as a pediatric hospital chaplain, Britt Luby found another kind of sacred work in nursing school.
Politics has become a personality contest. Voters need to look at the record instead
In the age of celebrity politics, judge leaders by actual results. Politics has become a personality contest. That is exactly why voters need to look past the sound bites, and at the record
Stars, fans turn out for Mississippi Book Festival
Celebrity authors Kate McKinnon and Rick Ross were on hand to speak at the 2026 Mississippi Book Festival in Jackson on Saturday in Jackson.
Black Men's Mental Health Conference
Link to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/detroit-black-mens-mental-health-conference-tickets-1865704595669
Andy Burnham brings good vibes to Labour’s annual conference but tough choices are coming
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been in the job for two months, and so far his party isn’t demanding his head. These days, that’s an accomplishment.
Andy Burnham brings good vibes to Labour’s annual conference but tough choices are coming
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been in the job for two months, and so far his party isn’t demanding his head. The governing Labour Party opens its annual conference beside the River Mersey i...
Andy Burnham brings good vibes to Labour’s annual conference but tough choices are coming
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been in office for two months, and his party seems content for now | KNSS Radio
Celebrities, politicians pack Neyland Stadium for Tennessee vs. Texas | Here’s who made an appearance.
President Donald Trump, various VFL's and actors packed Neyland Stadium on Saturday for the Texas vs. Tennessee face off. Their appearances sparked national attention.
Lara Trump: The line that once separated celebrities from politicians has changed
Fox News host Lara Trump examines the intersection of Hollywood and Washington, D.C., on 'My View.'
Texts link Justin Baldoni’s crisis PR pro to 'smear' sites, complaint alleges
Top Hollywood publicist Melissa Nathan faces allegations of playing a key role in running 'smear' sites for embattled celebrities amid the Justin Baldoni legal saga. In a deposition, Nathan denied she was the mastermind behind the now-defunct stephaniejonesleaks.com.
Opinion: Liberal Democrats reflect profound political change in Britain
British politics today is fracturing into multiple parties, no longer 2 or even 3
Joshua fight at risk over promoter row, says Fury
Tyson Fury says his long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight against Anthony Joshua in December is in jeopardy.
Barcelona's Dani Olmo set for Bundesliga return at Bayern?
FC Bayern Munich are apparently taking a closer look at former RB Leipzig talisman Dani Olmo as a future transfer target.According to the British version of Sky Sports, the gifted FC Barcelona star co...
ACSH in the media: British Medical Journal, RealClearScience (and Health), plus more podcasts
From a weedkiller paper that cannot carry the weight of its headline to a PFAS rule that treats cookware like a biohazard, we've been busy. Here’s a look at some of our recent media appearances, including in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), RealClearHealth, RealClearScience, SacTown Talks and the Health Policy Podcast.
Concerns about misuse of flock cameras cross Alabama’s political aisle
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, joined colleague Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Georgia, in asking the Department of Justice to give guidance on flock cameras.
Cleveland Christmas Connection returns with 500 exhibitors at I-X Center
The Cleveland Christmas Connection celebrates its 40th year at the I-X Center Nov. 20-22, featuring 500+ exhibitors, celebrity appearances, and free admission for military and first responders on Sunday.
Rial-Faigenbaum Helps Advance New Strength–Risk Continuum in Sports Medicine
Tamara Rial-Faigenbaum, Ph.D., specialist professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education, is a co-author in the British Journal of Sports Medicine editorial calling for muscular weakness to be recognized as a clinically relevant risk marker and for muscle strength to become a routine component of health care. The article “The Strength-Risk Continuum: Reframing […]
Greek PM urges 'courage' in talks with UK over Parthenon Marbles
Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday called for "political will and courage" to resolve the country's protracted battle with Britain over returning the prized Parthenon Marbles to A...
Ed Sheeran doesn’t want to be political, but music always has been
Celebrities using their fame to champion causes they care about is not new, says George Luke. Christians shouldn't hurl hate at those whose views they don't agree with - you can just choose not to listen
Opinion | Mamdani, Burnham, and the changing US-UK relationship
With the rise of figures like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the “special relationship” is changing.
The entertainment value of cruelty
Ariana Grande's body has been the hot topic for the last few months, as it is for most women celebrities, but the commentary isn't as much focused on her body as it is on her ethics. Her apparent thinness has branded her a victim, a villain, a case to be analyzed, diagnosed, and ridiculed. Cruelty online is rampant; we all know this. But why?
The biggest celebrity guests attending Cincinnati Comic Expo 2026
The 2026 Cincinnati Comic Expo returns Sept. 25-27, with stars like Hayden Christensen, Priscilla Presley and Sharonville-native Carmen Electra.
Winona Brass Band announces new season
Founded in 1993, the Winona Brass Band is a British-style, traditional brass band unique in the region. With only brass and percussion, the sound has been described as rich, vibrant,
Britain to join the EU’s new global ocean monitoring system
Cooperation on OceanEye, which will help to predict extreme weather and climate events, comes amid government attempts to move closer to Brussels
What happened to ‘The Love Boat’ cast? See the crew of the Pacific Princess 40 years later
That swirling theme music could mean only one thing: The Pacific Princess was pulling in with its appealing crew and oodles of celebrity guests. See the stars of ‘The Love Boat’ more than 40 years after the finale.
Reform and the UAE – a threat to British politics
By Alex Carlen The United Arab Emirates likes to present itself as part of the solution to the climate crisis. The oil-rich Gulf state has committed to Net Zero by 2050, hosted COP 28, and even declared “championing climate action” as one of three strategic objectives for this week’s session of the United Nations General Assembly. But behind the scenes the UAE has quietly built one of its closest political relationships in Europe with the party most hostile to climate action in Britain: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. There is no evidence that the UAE is funding Reform. But a new FairSquare report, Petro-populism: the UAE–Reform threat, published today, documents a growing political relationship that should concern anyone interested in the integrity of British democracy. Reform’s leaders have embraced the UAE’s political model and promoted positions that align closely with the Emirati government’s priorities, while the UAE has given Farage and his party unusually warm access and public backing. What is emerging is not simply a relationship between British politicians and a wealthy Gulf state, but a channel through which an authoritarian government can cultivate political influence here, and abroad. Democracy for Sale relies on its readers. If you already support us, thanks so much. If you don’t, sign up to support fearless independent investigative journalism. Subscribe Back in January, Nigel Farage appeared at a GB News event in Dubai. On the 50th floor of a tower overlooking the luxury resorts and upscale residences of Palm Jumeirah, the Reform leader declared: “I want Clacton to look like this.” At the event – which Farage never declared on his official register of interests – senior Emirati officials mixed with British expats. Farage was keen to flatter. “We recognise you are our friends”, he said, assuring them that “a Brexit London, a Reform London, will remember you.” Controversy surrounding Reform’s finances and its susceptibility to foreign influence have centred around high-profile donations from billionaire crypto donors, and the jailing of Nathan Gill, Reform’s former leader in Wales, for accepting bribes to give pro-Russia speeches. Far less attention has been paid to Reform’s blossoming new alliance with the UAE, an oil-rich authoritarian state with a track record of ruinous anti-democratic interventions. Farage wasn’t always so fond of the UAE. Back in 2023 he called it an “absolute monarchy with an abysmal human rights record.” Now Reform’s hierarchy calls the UAE home. Deputy leader Richard Tice splits his time between his constituency and Dubai and has called on the UK to learn from the UAE. The party’s treasurer Nick Candy runs a firm which has been in partnership with a UAE-state linked firm since 2024. Nadhim Zahawi sits on the board of an Abu Dhabi think tank alongside an array of the most senior UAE officials and is reportedly close to three brothers of the country’s despotic ruler Mohammed Bin Zayed. Reform’s leading lights have effusively praised the UAE’s governance model, defended it from criticism, and advanced its political agenda in the UK. GB News, whose two major shareholders – the Legatum Foundation and Paul Marshall – have strong links to the UAE, has been more than happy to broadcast UAE propaganda and was forced to pay damages in 2025 after airing a false claim about a UK charity by the UAE “disinfluencer” Amjad Taha. The UAE has responded in kind. When the UAE Minister for Foreign Affairs conducted an official visit to the UK in May, Farage was the only non-government figure granted an audience. UAE state media publicised the meeting, and said that they discussed “the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in a manner that serves mutual interests.” For the UAE these ‘mutual interests’ largely concern its paranoia over political Islam, and in this regard the UAE-Reform alliance is part of a broad and troubling pattern. Following a crackdown on dissent at home in the aftermath of the Arab Spring, the UAE has offered material and political support to a range of violent and authoritarian actors willing to oppose the Muslim Brotherhood with no regard for the consequences. Its meddling in Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen, and most notably Sudan, have been devastating. The UAE’s strategy of seeking out partners on the political fringes who it believes will advance its interests is not unique to Britain – it extends beyond the Middle East to Europe and the US. In France, it has offered clandestine support to Marine Le Pen through secret meetings, as well allegedly funding trips to the region after which Le Pen returned with a renewed focus on the UAE’s perceived enemies – Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood. Left-wing opposition leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has accused the UAE of smearing him and of “encouraging discrimination, hatred or violence”. In the US, the UAE actively supported the rise of Donald Trump, establishing itself as a key ally during both his first and second terms. Around these relationships sits a wider ecosystem of figures willing to amplify UAE narratives, that even extends to Andrew Tate and Tommy Robinson. Subscribe In Britain, the UAE has used a combination of aggressive diplomacy and illicit, disruptive tactics to achieve its policy goal of eliminating any perceived threat from political Islam. In 2012, for instance, it threatened to block billion-pound arms deals with the UK and stop inward investment if David Cameron did not act against the Muslim Brotherhood and rein in the BBC’s coverage of the group – going so far as to suggest, with no supporting evidence, that the group had infiltrated the BBC. It has financed smear campaigns against a high-profile UK charity and funded a mercenary to secretly surveil, and possibly assassinate, a British national on British soil. In Reform UK, the UAE has finally found an ally willing to not only ban the Muslim Brotherhood, but to publicly vilify the group and repeat the UAE’s claims that dangerous Muslims are a fifth column in British society, a narrative that aligns with the Islamophobia and anti-immigration sentiments that underpin Reform’s populist politics. The Rycroft review into foreign interference concluded that “hostile states and non-state actors have a clear incentive to attempt to undermine UK democracy.” The UAE’s network and alliance with Reform must be understood within that framework. It is a powerful, disruptive and deeply authoritarian actor with the resources and networks to intervene in our politics, and a track-record of doing so in a multitude of other countries. The evidence of the threat the UAE poses is overwhelming. The question is whether parliamentarians are willing to call the UAE out and demand action using the tools that the government has to respond. Placing the UAE on the “Enhanced Tier” of the Foreign Registration scheme alongside Russia and Iran would send a powerful signal to the UAE that its meddling will no longer be tolerated, and would place Farage’s next trips to the UAE under the scrutiny they deserve. Alex Carlen is research and advocacy manager at London based human rights organisation FairSquare and author of its new report Petro-populism: the UAE–Reform threat. Subscribe
UK business activity cools as inflation pressure ramps up, PMI shows
Growth in British business activity cooled this month and inflation pressure built, a survey showed on Wednesday, an awkward backdrop for finance minister John Healey ahead of his first budget next month.
Britain's JD Sports says Nike turnaround is only a matter of time
Nike is taking the right steps to revive its business and a turnaround is only a matter of time, said the finance chief of British sports and fashion retailer JD Sports , one of the U.S. group's largest customers.
Britain's JD Sports says Nike turnaround is only a matter of time
Nike is taking the right steps to revive its business and a turnaround is only a matter of time, said the finance chief of British sports and fashion retailer JD Sports , one of the U.S. group's largest customers.
Marlon James and Douglas Stuart have chance to become 5th multiple winner of Booker Prize book award
Marlon James and Douglas Stuart can become the fifth author to win the Booker Prize twice after both were shortlisted for arguably the U.K.’s most prestigious fiction accolade | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Fall has officially arrived. Here's what to know about the autumnal equinox
At 8:05 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday, the sun will be directly overhead at the equator.
Green policies just good politics, says UK minister
Transitioning to a low-carbon economy isn't just vital for the planet's future -- it's also good politics, according to Britain's climate minister, who argues the country's record-hot summer has galvanized public opinion like never before. Katie White, a member of the ruling Labour government, said the UK's right-wing parties had…
Looksmaxxing celebrity Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
(CNN) — Clavicular, the controversial “looksmaxxing” livestreamer, has been charged with rape in Massachusetts.
'You should not be here.' Trump taunts CNN at U.N. in credential fight
Trump taunted news outlets for continuing to cover him after he revoked the White House credentials of CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
Marlon James and Douglas Stuart have chance to become 5th multiple winner of Booker Prize book award
Marlon James and Douglas Stuart can become the fifth author to win the Booker Prize twice after both were shortlisted for arguably the U.K.’s most prestigious fiction accolade | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Frank Ski launches weekly YouTube podcast ‘Frankly Speaking’
V-103 host Frank Ski has started a podcast, "Frankly Speaking," featuring interviews with politicians, celebrities and lifestyle experts. He records from his home.
Street musician unknowingly duets with Chris Martin on Coldplay song
(CNN) — Coldplay singer Chris Martin has surprised a street musician in central London for an impromptu performance of the British band’s hit “Viva la Vida.”