The Reform UK leader was placed under investigation by parliament's standards commissioner in May after it emerged that he received £5m from billionaire Christopher Harborne just months before he was elected as the MP for Clacton, but had not declared it.
Mr Farage has said the money was an entirely personal gift, and so did not need to be declared under the rules mandating the declaration of money and benefits received in the 12 months prior to being elected.
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In a new interview with the Triggernometry podcast published today, the Reform UK leader reiterated that argument, saying: "I have a legal document. [The money] is unconditional. I can do what I like with it. I can spend it on the horses. I can go and buy a Ferrari. I can do what I like with it. It's an unconditional gift."
Mr Farage said that "given the way the world is now", the money will be used for "protection until the end of my days".
He said he has not broken the law nor "fiddled" his expenses or misused public money, and added: "What is my sin?"
The Reform UK leader said that when he was completing the necessary paperwork after being elected, he was "tearing [his] hair out" at the requirements, and said the House of Commons is "not designed for anybody in business", because "the whole thing's impossible".
He said he then consulted a "top international lawyer" to ask if he needed to declare the money, and they told him the gift is "unconditional" and "not related to political campaigning", so he did not need to.
Mr Farage is also facing questions over his relationship with George Cottrell, who has previously been convicted in the US of wire fraud, who is reported to have given him benefits-in-kind that were also not declared.
He said Mr Cottrell, nicknamed 'Posh George', "got into trouble in America" when he was younger, and asserted that "if you are involved in tax avoidance schemes, it is very easy in America to get into very, very big trouble".
He said once Cottrell had served his prison sentence in the US, people were telling him that he "must never see him again".
"Well, I don't do that. I don't dump people," Mr Farage stated.
"I do actually believe in Christian forgiveness. I think it's part of what we are as a community, as a society. There are many, many people who fell off the rails as young men or women who have gone on to achieve great things in life for themselves and their communities."
He added: "I've stood loyally with George because I think he deserves a second chance."
Mr Farage said that he "perched in an office in one of [Mr Cottrell's] London homes", and that he provided him with social media and video support before he was elected to parliament.
The Reform UK leader insisted that that help is "not a matter of public interest or record", and is "irrelevant" because at the time, he was not in politics, but was an "influencer", a campaigner, a broadcaster, and in private business.
"It is literally no one's business. It is totally undeclarable in every single way," Mr Farage said.
He added that he has "taken nothing from him since 3 June", which was when he announced he was standing for parliament in the 2024 election, and that Mr Cottrell has not given money to Reform UK.
"The idea that his donation, or in particular his mother's donation - this was reported to the NCA [National Crime Agency] in September 2024. The police followed up in the spring of 2025. Why is it now a story? It's now a story because everything is being coordinated together to try and knock us out of the game," he said.
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Sophie Fouracre and Kerry Donoghue died on Saturday, British Eventing said in a statement.
Ms Fouracre, 34, was fatally injured in a cross-country accident at Swalcliffe Park, Oxfordshire, England. She was riding a horse called Rhubarbsfox Brittania at the time.
Only hours later, Ms Donoghue, 42, died following a cross-country accident at Penrith in Cumbria. She was riding Carneyhaugh Rua.
British Eventing said event medical teams at both venues responded immediately and provided emergency treatment but "despite their best efforts sadly neither rider could be saved".
Both horses were uninjured.
Rosie Williams, chief executive of British Eventing, said: "The British Eventing community is heartbroken.
"On behalf of everyone at British Eventing, I want to extend our deepest condolences to Kerry and Sophie's families, friends and loved ones at this devastating time.
"Our thoughts are also with their fellow competitors, organisers, officials, volunteers and everyone who has been affected by these tragic events.
"We are immensely grateful to the organisers, doctors, paramedics, veterinary teams, officials and emergency services at both events for the professionalism, compassion and care they showed in the most difficult of circumstances.
"The loss of two members of our eventing family on the same day is almost beyond words, and we know the sadness of these events will be felt profoundly across the sport for some time to come."
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British Eventing said it would conduct a review of both incidents in line with its safety protocols.
Fatalities are known to occur during eventing competitions, which involve the same horse and rider competing in dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
Rider Sarah Yorke died following a fall during the the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials, a major eventing competition in Northamptonshire, in August last year.
In May 2024, Georgie Campbell died during the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon when her horse hit a jump and flipped on top of her.
The controversial social media influencers were taken into custody in Miami on Saturday on a sealed warrant, the US Marshals Service said.
The UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it would bring more charges against the brothers after it identified four additional alleged victims.
Andrew, 39, is charged with seven further counts of rape, three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation, three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and 19 additional charges for offences relating to indecent images of a child and extreme pornography.
Tristan, 38, is charged with one count of sexual assault, two counts of rape and three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation.
The CPS said the 38 additional charges, in addition to 21 existing charges, relate to alleged offences between July 2010 and August 2017.
The previous charges were connected to three other alleged victims and relate to allegations said to have taken place between 2012 and 2016.
Malcolm McHaffie, head of the special crime division at CPS, said: "We have decided to prosecute Andrew and Tristan Tate for further offences including rape, arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation and offences relating to indecent images of a child.
"These charging decisions followed receipt of a further file of evidence from Bedfordshire Police and bring the total number of alleged victims in this case to seven."
Bedfordshire Police said the Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit had been continuing to investigate a number of other offences reported to both them and Hertfordshire Constabulary.
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Bedfordshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Karena Thomas said: "Officers from our major crime unit have been working closely alongside the Crown Prosecution Service and both national and international law enforcement agencies as part of this complex investigation.
"We understand the interest that this case will generate, but we would urge the public not to speculate and to allow the legal process to be carried out correctly.
"There is no place for male violence against women and girls, and we will continue to work tirelessly to support victims and investigate all reports made to us."
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The brothers' lawyer, Joseph McBride, said his clients were "innocent" and claimed the new charges were designed to counter defamation charges filed by the pair in the US.
In a statement, he said: "The world knows Andrew and Tristan Tate are innocent. Their enemies know it best of all. That is exactly why they have been attacked."
He added: "We are confident that once a competent judge sees the facts, and once the Department of Justice confronts this egregious abuse of its own authority, Andrew and Tristan Tate will walk free.
"America does not do Britain's political dirty work. Not here. Never."
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Matt Jury, a lawyer for four alleged victims, said Andrew Tate was "now facing the real prospect of extradition to the UK".
"They have spent years fighting for action to be taken, and I now urge the authorities to ensure this case proceeds as quickly as possible."
He added: "Andrew and Tristan Tate are accused of some of the most serious offences, including multiple counts of rape and human trafficking. It is time they face justice."
The arrests mark a new twist in the widening legal troubles for the brothers, who already face criminal proceedings in Romania, where authorities have been investigating them since December 2022.
The self-styled misogynists - who champion US President Donald Trump - are dual UK and US nationals whose controversial views are shared widely on social media platforms such as TikTok and X.
The brothers have consistently denied allegations of sexual abuse and human trafficking, claiming that violent and misogynistic statements have been taken out of context or were intended as jokes.
A thrilling final putt allowed Fox to snatch a dramatic one-shot victory in over American Cameron Young at The 154th Open - Britain's only major - on Sunday.
Fox survived a wild ride along the back nine of Royal Birkdale, in Southport, Merseyside, before he delivered the biggest putt of his life to become only the third Kiwi to win a golf major.
He birdied the 16th to tie with Young for the lead, before going on to achieve the same feat again on the final hole to secure the win.
When Fox closed with a 2-under 68 on his final round - 10-under overall - he thrust his arms in the air in triumph.
The 39-year-old son of an All Blacks rugby player was heard on the phone to his family moments later.
"You asked me to bring a trophy home, and I am, aren't I?," he said.
Five players took top spot on the leader board at some point on Sunday, with Young in first place for two hours after he finished his 64 earlier.
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Fox's victory is even more remarkable because he was tied 52nd on the leader board through the half-way stage, before staging a comeback that saw him overcome a pair of bogeys on the back.
He now holds the record for the biggest 36-hole comeback by position in men's major history alongside American golfer David Duval.
His name will be added to the shiny claret jug, joining fellow New Zealander Bob Charles who won the title in 1963.
Fox will also take home a $3.2m (£2.38m) cheque for his win.
American Sam Burns finished in third place after Young.
The highest placed Briton was Tommy Fleetwood who was fourth, at 7-under.
Hannah Rapp, 26, was passed by the vehicle, which stopped before reversing into her on Saturday morning, according to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office.
The driver, Charles Medina, 31, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Rapp, from Yorktown, Indiana, had challenged for the WBC women's featherweight championship in June, losing to Tiara Brown in Orlando.
Paying tribute, Brown described Rapp as the "best dance partner I have ever faced as a pro", adding that her opponent had asked for her autograph in the build-up to the fight.
"It filled my heart because we were getting ready for war, yet she was still asking for my autograph," said Brown. "We fought a great fight.. it was my honour to share the ring with her."
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), Rapp's promoter, told of the organisation's "heartbreak" in a statement.
It read: "Most Valuable Promotions is heartbroken by the tragic passing of Hannah Rapp.
"Hannah made a lasting impression on everyone who had the opportunity to meet her. She was a gifted athlete, a valued member of the boxing community, and someone who was deeply respected by those around her.
"Our thoughts are with Hannah's family, friends, teammates, coaches, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We are grateful to have shared a part of her journey and will honour her memory in the weeks ahead.
"Rest in peace Hannah. You will be deeply missed."
MVP owner and co-founder Jake Paul said on X: "Gone too soon. Condolences to her entire clan. RIP warrior, Hannah Rapp."
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman called her an "exceptional" fighter.
He said: "The loss of Hannah Rapp leaves us heartbroken.
"She was an exceptional boxer, but above all, an invaluable member of our boxing family. We join in the grief that overwhelms her loved ones, her team, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and supporting her throughout her brilliant career."
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Police were called to what they described as a "major crash" on Saturday morning. Rapp died in hospital after being initially treated at the scene.
A Sheriff's Office statement read: "Initial reports indicated that a vehicle had struck a bicyclist, leaving an adult female lying in the roadway.
"First responders arrived on scene and provided emergency medical care before the victim was transported to a local hospital. Despite lifesaving efforts, she later passed away at the hospital."