Standards watchdog investigates Nigel Farage

The UK's parliamentary standards watchdog is investigating Nigel Farage, a former member of the European Parliament, for a potential breach of rules regarding the registration of financial interests. The investigation focuses on the requirement for MPs to declare any relevant financial interests within 28 days. This comes after Farage's spokesman acknowledged a delay in registering a loan Farage received from a businessman. The spokesman stated that the loan was declared to the European Parliament, but the delay in registering it with the UK authorities was an "administrative oversight." Farage has not commented publicly on the investigation. The standards watchdog's inquiry aims to determine whether Farage has breached the code of conduct for members of Parliament. The outcome of the investigation could have implications for Farage's future political activities and his compliance with parliamentary rules.