AI Regulation, £72m Reform Donations, Rising Rents & Manchester Derby

Good morning, and welcome to RBC News. Here are today’s top stories: • MPs and peers call for new laws and a dedicated regulator to oversee artificial intelligence as concerns grow about the rapid development of AI. • School dinners in England could see more lentils and chickpeas, alongside restrictions on foods such as pizzas and sausages, under plans to improve children's diets. • The House of Lords debates political donation rules after Reform UK received £72 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires. The two donations were £36 million each. • Rents are expected to continue rising as pressure on the housing market pushes up the cost of renting. • A new airport campaign is warning holidaymakers about the dangers of methanol poisoning from toxic alcohol consumed abroad. • In sport, Manchester City beat Manchester United 1–0 in the Manchester derby, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal. The Premier League refereeing body later admitted an error of judgment over the VAR decision. • And the weather: rain is expected in many areas, but temperatures will be warm, with some sunny spells making it feel pleasant for the time of year. Stay with RBC News for the latest UK news, politics, sport, weather and developing stories. #RBCNews #UKNews #AI #ManchesterDerby #BreakingNews #UKHeadlines #BBCNews #NewsToday #BreakingNews #WorldNews #MorningNews #AfternoonNews #NewsUpdate #Headlines #BBCWorld #GlobalNews #NewsBulletin #September142026