Evening briefing Friday 26th September

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0:36This is the Times evening briefing for Friday, September 26. The Prime Minister has unveiled compulsory digital ID to crack down on illegal working by migrants as he takes the fight to reform UK. Sir Keir Starmer says left-wing parties can only succeed if they secure borders. It comes as a major poll shows reform would win almost half the seats if an election were held tomorrow. Luke Sullivan is a former political director to the PM. Today's poll shows the stakes and we've seen the Prime Minister make a big argument about the challenges he sees. And I think part of his speech today and what we're going to see into next week at conference is the Prime Minister explaining to the country, to the Labour Party, the stakes, if the government don't get their act together and don't start delivering.

1:20Hackers behind a cyber attack on a London nursery chain are threatening to release data on dozens more children. The group, calling itself Radiant, say they have pictures, names and addresses of more than 8 ,000 children and a demanding ransom. David Amand is a former director of GCHQ. He told Times Radio criminals see these attacks as an easy way to make money. Ransomware alone costs globally around$42 billion last year. There are, say, the estimated 19 ,000 British businesses and organisations and charities that have been hit by these demands for ransomware. It's such big business. Amid boos and walkouts by delegates, Israel's Prime Minister has addressed the UN General Assembly.

2:05Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the work of his military, saying they had to finish the job in Gaza. He also hit out at Western leaders, calling recognition of a Palestinian state disgraceful. Israel will not allow you to shove a terrorist state down our throats. We will not commit national suicide because you don't have the guts to face down a hostile media and anti-Semitic mobs demanding Israel's blood. Meanwhile, Donald Trump says there's a potential deal over Gaza that will end the war. He told reporters he believes the deal will get the hostages back. Back here, the former leader of reform in Wales has pleaded guilty to Russian bribery charges.

2:42Nathan Gill admitted eight charges of receiving money for making statements in support of the country in the European Parliament. The judge has apologised over the delay as a high-profile rape trial is scheduled for nearly two years from now. The older brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher denies charges against him at a court in London. 59-year-old Paul has pleaded not guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour, three counts of sexual assault, three of intentional strangulation and two of making a threat to kill. The Duchess of York has sold a£4.2 million townhouse in Belgravia. Sarah Ferguson bought the property as an investment three years ago.

3:18Pellis sources suggest the proceeds from the sale could help her stay in residence with Prince Andrew at Royal Lodge in Windsor. And the seven-times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has pulled out of tyre tests to be with his bulldog Roscoe. The 12-year-old vegan pet is in a coma after contracting pneumonia. You can follow The Times News Briefing on Spotify and listen live to Times Radio Online.

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