‘Le Humiliation’ and ‘US and Iran start historic peace talks’
Le Humiliation
A Sunday Times report claims that a firm associated with Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK and spokesperson for business, failed to comply with tax regulations by not paying a 20% withholding tax on dividends distributed to him and his offshore trust. The article states that Tice received at least £91,000 in additional payments due to this oversight. The property investment company, Quidnet REIT Limited, reportedly transferred profits to Tice and his trust without remitting the required tax.
“Revenue and customs have been paid in full, and this is just an attempt to smear a successful businessman turned politician who is providing hope to millions,” Tice stated in the paper.
US and Iran start historic peace talks
In a separate development, the Mail on Sunday mentions that defense sources have informed the publication that the Royal Navy may need to seek French assistance to intercept Russian vessels in British waters. This is attributed to the UK fleet’s difficulty in fulfilling operational demands. The Ministry of Defence countered, asserting that British waters are consistently protected and that resources are sufficient to ensure national security.
Meanwhile, the Sunday Express highlights what it terms the “U-turn of all U-turns” after Sir Keir Starmer delayed his Chagos Islands agreement. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch claims this marks a victory for the prime minister’s stance, following her party’s persistent opposition to the deal. However, the Observer notes that the government hasn’t entirely abandoned the agreement, suggesting it reflects a shift in US-UK diplomatic relations.
Baroness Falkner, former head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, criticized the government for “cowardice” in withholding guidance on women’s rights to single-sex spaces. She alleged that Women and Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson and Education Secretary Phillipson are blocking the guidance to protect her career prospects. Phillipson previously defended the delay, stating more time is needed to finalize the updated code.
Among the other news, several publications featured a photo of jockey Paul Townend riding I Am Maximus to victory in the recent Grand National. This marks the pair’s second win in three years, prompting comparisons to the legendary Red Rum, as noted by the Sunday Times. Subscribers can sign up for the morning newsletter to receive BBC News updates directly in their inbox.
