Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRebecca WhittakerSunday 26 July 2026 08:24 BST'You can't hide away from mounting questions over £5m gift from crypto billionaire', Reform ally warns FarageThe Metropolitan Police are investigating donations made to Reform UK by Britain Means Business, a company controlled by the party's deputy leader, Richard Tice.Britain Means Business reportedly made two donations of £250,000 each to Reform UK in the period leading up to the 2024 general election.Mr Tice said that the funds originated from Reform donor Fiona Cottrell, who allegedly gave £1 million to Britain Means Business, with half then transferred to the party.The investigation, launched in February 2025 following a referral from the Electoral Commission, has seen two people interviewed under caution, though no arrests have been made.Reform UK's bank account was reportedly frozen during the last election due to the donations, and the party faces broader scrutiny over its funding.In fullPolice investigate donations to Reform from Richard Tice companyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in