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BBC One — BBC News
Sunday 5 July 2026 · 12:20 BST · 10m · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 10 of 10 min on news stories (96%)
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The lunchtime news began with a report that the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has been asked to investigate fresh claims about Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's financial dealings, following a Sunday Times report about benefits in kind received from a close ally, George Cottrell, including security and social media staff. Reform UK said no rules have been broken, while Mr Farage is already facing a separate parliamentary probe over an unregistered £5 million gift. The Liberal Democrats called for the investigation to be widened, and Labour said Mr Farage has questions to answer. The report also noted internal party tensions and the upcoming challenge from a new Labour Prime Minister.
England's World Cup match with Mexico was previewed, with manager Thomas Tuchel downplaying the impact of high altitude at the Azteca stadium. Security was heightened after previous complaints from opponents, and Mexican fans were expected to create a hostile atmosphere. England's last visit to the stadium ended in defeat 40 years ago. The match was scheduled for 1am UK time, with preparations underway at home for possible knock-on effects. In other news, authorities in Venezuela raised the death toll from last month's twin earthquakes to nearly 3,000, with over 40,000 still missing. Prayers were held in Tehran for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while his son and successor is believed to be in hiding after being wounded in the airstrike that killed his father. President Trump marked the 250th anniversary of US independence with a speech in Washington, delayed by heat and thunderstorms, emphasising American supremacy and his own place in history, followed by a large fireworks display.
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Claim Police investigate 500,000 pounds donations to Reform UK from mother of convicted fraudster
The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has been asked to investigate fresh claims about Nigel Farage's financial dealings.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 0:07-0:30
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Claim Police investigate 500,000 pounds donations to Reform UK from mother of convicted fraudster
Nigel Farage is already facing a separate parliamentary probe over a £5 million gift from a billionaire Reform UK donor that was not registered.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 0:44-0:52
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Claim Police investigate 500,000 pounds donations to Reform UK from mother of convicted fraudster
George Cottrell was convicted of wire fraud in the United States in 2017 and served time in prison.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 1:15-1:25
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Contested quote Police investigate 500,000 pounds donations to Reform UK from mother of convicted fraudster
George Cottrell is an old friend of Nigel Farage's. He did give support to Nigel before he was a Member of Parliament. He hasn't done so since he became a Member of Parliament. No rules have been broken whatsoever. This is basically a very old story that has been dredged up by the Sunday Times, which is a Labour-supporting newspaper.
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 2:09-2:12
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Contested quote Police investigate 500,000 pounds donations to Reform UK from mother of convicted fraudster
He hasn't done so since he became a Member of Parliament. No rules have been broken whatsoever. This is basically a very old story that has been dredged up by the Sunday Times, which is a Labour-supporting newspaper. Mr Farage is already under investigation by parliamentary authorities for a separate £5 million gift from a billionaire reform donor.
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 2:12-2:22
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Charged quote Police investigate 500,000 pounds donations to Reform UK from mother of convicted fraudster
Labour hasn't gone quite as far, but say Mr Farage has questions to answer. Frankly it doesn't surprise me because I think quite a lot of questions come up in relation to his finances and he seems to have a bit of a flexible relationship with transparency, if I put it mildly. Within weeks, Reform UK will face a new Labour Prime Minister, likely to be Andy Burnham,
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 2:52-2:58
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Claim England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
FIFA discussed moving the match to an earlier kick-off due to thunderstorm concerns but decided against it.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 5:27-5:35
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Claim Security guard rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquake
The death toll from the earthquakes was reported as between 2,300 and 3,000.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 6:37-6:44
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Claim Security guard rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquake
Tens of thousands of people were reported missing after the earthquakes.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 6:44-6:47
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Charged quote Trump delivers 250th anniversary speech at National Mall
The original plans for this big 250th party were largely sidelined by the Trump White House. Its Freedom 250 celebrations are a lot more focused on the president and his view of American supremacy by economic force and military might. When later than billed, the president eventually took to the stage.
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 8:44-8:54
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Charged quote Trump delivers 250th anniversary speech at National Mall
While stressing his own place in history. We rebuilt our military in my first term. We use it a little bit in our... Actually, I should say third term, but I won't do that because I don't want any controversy. But we use it and we've had tremendous success. You look at Venezuela, you look at Iran. We wiped it out. Wiped out their military.
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 9:13-9:18
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Claim Trump delivers 250th anniversary speech at National Mall
Trump joked about a third term before correcting himself.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 9:13-9:18
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Claim Trump delivers 250th anniversary speech at National Mall
Trump claimed to have wiped out the military of Venezuela and Iran.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 9:21-9:27
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Charged quote Trump delivers 250th anniversary speech at National Mall
but I won't do that because I don't want any controversy. But we use it and we've had tremendous success. You look at Venezuela, you look at Iran. We wiped it out. Wiped out their military. To follow a president who wants everything to be big and beautiful, something spectacular in scale. A fireworks show billed as the largest ever on the planet.
BBC ONE West, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 9:24-9:27
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Claim Trump delivers 250th anniversary speech at National Mall
The fireworks display was billed as the largest ever.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 5 July 2026, 9:36-9:40
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