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Reform UK has suspended two senior officials after undercover footage appeared to show them discussing ways of accepting foreign funding in a potential breach of electoral law. Dan Jukes, a senior adviser to Nigel Farage, and James Orr, the party’s head of policy, have stepped down from their respective positions while Reform conducts an internal investigation. The decision followed a Channel 4 News investigation in which the pair were filmed speaking to an undercover reporter posing as a potential Reform supporter with a wealthy American father. In one exchange, Mr Jukes appeared to discuss a possible route for the fictitious…

St Paul’s Cathedral has agreed a four-year partnership with London nightclub Fabric, making it the exclusive partner for contemporary music events at the landmark until 2030. The programme will begin with an event on October 29, 2026, although the artist and further details have yet to be announced. Organisers said the partnership would bring together performers from a broad range of musical backgrounds, with each event shaped by the cathedral’s architecture, acoustics and atmosphere. The arrangement follows two previous collaborations. Australian artist RY X performed at St Paul’s in 2024, while Patti Smith appeared at the cathedral the following year.…

America’s productivity boom risks becoming a boon for company profits rather than workers’ incomes, according to Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon. Daco said the gains from technological advances, including the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, were likely to be concentrated among large, vertically integrated businesses, creating a more “winner-takes-all” economy. “Productivity growth protects margins, not income,” Daco said in an interview. He warned that smaller companies continued to face higher borrowing costs, policy uncertainty and persistent pressure on their expenses. Productivity gains widen divide between workers and companies US economic output grew at an annualised rate of 1.7% in…

Spencer Pratt has branded Ryan Reynolds a “tool” after the actor described the 1980s as a “tumultuous” and traumatic period while promoting his new Apple TV film, Mayday. Reynolds, who plays a US Navy pilot in the Cold War action comedy, questioned the way nostalgia can soften memories of the decade, pointing to the political tensions and wider social problems of the era. His remarks prompted a sharp response from Pratt, who accused Hollywood of being “seriously its own worst enemy” and criticised Reynolds for challenging the fond memories many people have of the 1980s. Reynolds made the comments during…

AI-generated food images are increasingly appearing in restaurant, café and brand marketing, but their warped sandwiches, tangled noodles and hole-ridden burritos are often more likely to repel customers than whet their appetites. Experts say the disturbing results stem from a combination of technical limitations, flawed training material and the way people instinctively recognise potential signs of spoiled or contaminated food. Many image generators use diffusion models, which begin with visual noise and gradually refine it into a finished picture. Chris Russell, a professor of AI, government and policy at the University of Oxford, said these systems recover broad shapes before…

Arsenal have been handed a formidable test in the 2026/27 Women’s Champions League after being drawn against holders Barcelona in the league phase. The Gunners, who reached last season’s semi-finals, will also meet French side OL Lyonnes, Benfica, Paris FC, HB Køge and Inter Milan over six matchdays between 22 September and 16 December. Chelsea face a similarly demanding schedule, with Paris Saint-Germain and OL Lyonnes among their opponents. Roma, BK Häcken, Austria Wien and OH Leuven complete the Blues’ league-phase programme. Women’s Super League champions Manchester City will return to the competition for the first time since the 2024/25…

Chicago is set for a fourth consecutive day in the 90s on Friday, September 4, as a heat advisory remains in force across much of the city and surrounding area. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s, with humidity pushing heat indices above 100F. The National Weather Service has issued the advisory until 10pm local time, warning of oppressive conditions despite the possibility of isolated showers or thunderstorms in northern communities. Storms moving through eastern Wisconsin could send a brief surge of cooler air into parts of the region, but forecasters expect most of Chicagoland to remain dry. Any rain…

Carlton made the stronger start in the AFL elimination final against Geelong at the MCG on Friday night, taking a 16-point lead into the first break as the Cats struggled to match the Blues’ intensity. Carlton led 4.3 (27) to 1.5 (11) at quarter-time, with the Blues ahead by 31 disposals and 15-4 in clearances. Their tackling pressure was also telling, with Carlton leading that count 19-7. ([abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-04/afl-elimination-final-geelong-cats-carlton-blues-live-blog/107113706)) Light rain at the ground has contributed to a scrappy, contested opening, but Carlton have adapted more effectively. Sam Walsh and Jagga Smith have caused repeated problems through the middle, while Billy…

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Donald Trump’s top trade official has accused Britain of choosing “Brussels over America”, warning that its continued alignment with the European Union is obstructing efforts to deepen the UK-US trading relationship. Jamieson Greer, the US Trade Representative, said Britain had failed to make full use of the freedom created by Brexit by maintaining close ties with EU rules while keeping its market relatively closed to American goods. In an interview with the Financial Times, Mr Greer described the UK’s approach as a “problem” for negotiations aimed at expanding the economic agreement reached between Washington and London. He said the United…