Margaret Whitmore

About the author

Margaret Whitmore is a British journalist and editor with a long-standing interest in international affairs, European politics and contemporary society. She contributes analysis and commentary on major political and social developments and works with the editorial team to provide readers with clear, contextualised perspectives on current events.

Crypto Billionaire’s £36m Gift to Reform Sets New Record and Fuels Scrutiny

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Crypto entrepreneur Ben Delo donated £36m to Reform, the largest single UK party gift, intensifying scrutiny of the party's finances.

Oversight Questions Grow as Scheme’s Running Costs Outstrip Victim Payments

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Administration and medical checks for the vaccine damage scheme have surpassed £83m, exceeding compensation paid to claimants.

New Presenting Duo Set to Lead The Voice UK as Emma Willis Departs

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Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon will take over hosting duties on The Voice UK as Emma Willis leaves to front Strictly Come Dancing.

Unreported Uranium Found in DRC Cobalt Shipments Raises Global Safety Concerns

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A study finds unreported uranium in cobalt exports from the DRC's Copperbelt, highlighting gaps in monitoring and potential global nuclear risks.

UK ban targets E1 settlement as risks to West Bank geography and rights mount

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The UK has banned imports from settlements amid rapid advances on the E1 project, raising concerns over West Bank fragmentation and Palestinian displacement.

UK air traffic failure leaves hundreds of thousands facing travel chaos

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A major UK air traffic control failure cancelled over 1,000 flights, with disruption continuing and calls for an overhaul of systems.

Maryam Moshiri publicly discloses blood cancer diagnosis to raise awareness

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BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri has announced a blood cancer diagnosis, saying she spoke out to raise awareness of the disease.

Chemical Weapons in Sudan: Al-Burhan’s Government Must Be Held Accountable

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The United States formally determined that the Sudanese government used chemical weapons in 2024. This official finding places General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan’s government and...

UK August car sales hit eight-year high as Volkswagen greenlights 50,000 job cuts

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UK new-car registrations reached an eight-year peak in August while Volkswagen's board backs Future Plan 2030 with 50,000 job reductions.
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