10 h. ago Angela Rayner unable to explain housing arrangements ‘due to court order’, Downing Street says

It comes amid continued criticism of the deputy prime minister’s purchase of an £800,000 flat in Hove

Events

11 h. ago Keir Starmer defends ‘incredible’ Angela Rayner over flat purchase row

Sir Keir’s backing for Angela Rayner comes amid continued criticism of her purchase of an £800,000 flat in Hove

Politics

39 h. ago Rayner has right to spend money as she chooses, says Phillipson in row over flat

The Education Secretary said the Deputy Prime Minister has insisted she followed the rules over her £800,000 purchase in Hove.

Economics

57 h. ago Labour MP becomes first to hit out at Angela Rayner over homes tax row

A Labour MP has publicly condemned Angela Rayner over her controversial property dealings. 

Events

3 d. ago Conservatives call for ethics probe into Angela Rayner’s tax affairs

The Telegraph newspaper claimed Ms Rayner, who is also the Housing Secretary, paid £30,000 instead of £70,000 in stamp duty on a second home.

Economics

3 d. ago Phil Spencer: catastrophic rumoured tax reforms would hit ordinary Londoners

Rumours that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering property tax reforms that include scrapping stamp duty, a tax on home sales over £500,000 and collecting capital gains tax (CGT) on homes over £1.5 million when they sell are likely to slow the housing market according to Zoopla.

Events

3 d. ago 'Labour hypocrisy on full show': How Angela Rayner attacked 'tax dodgers' before SHE was accused of 'escaping £40k in stamp duty' on seaside pad

The Labour deputy leader has repeatedly hit out at 'tax dodgers' during her years as an MP in the House of Commons.

Economics

3 d. ago Has Angela Rayner done anything wrong with the purchase of her Hove flat?

Angela Rayner is facing mounting criticism over her purchase of a second home in Hove – but has she actually done anything wrong?

Politics

3 d. ago Has Angela Rayner broken any rules by dodging stamp duty on her £800k Hove flat?

Angela Rayner is facing mounting criticism over her purchase of a second home in Hove – but has she actually done anything wrong?

Economics

3 d. ago Angela Rayner tax row: Experts explain how stamp duty works on second homes

We explain the rules around stamp duty and how much people pay on second homes - and get expert views on Rayner's situation.

Economics

3 d. ago Angela Rayner 'avoided £40k stamp duty' on seaside flat after claiming it as main home

The Deputy Prime Minister has come under fire by the Conservatives.

Economics

3 d. ago Angela Rayner 'dodged £40,000 stamp duty payment when buying Hove flat'

The Deputy Prime Minister is believed to have avoided extra stamp duty when she removed her name from the deeds of her property in her Ashton-under-Lyne constituency

Economics

3 d. ago Angela Rayner LIVE: Latest updates as Tories plot to eject Deputy PM off electoral roll in Ashton amid second home row 

Follow the Daily Mail's live coverage after claims Angela Rayner dodged shelling out £40,000 on her coastal flat after saying it was her main place of residence to tax authorities.

Society

3 d. ago Buyers hate stamp duty – so why hasn’t it been scrapped already?

The tax stops many people from upsizing, downsizing, or moving for work

Politics

3 d. ago Angela Rayner LIVE: Latest updates as Kirstie Allsopp and Labour minister weigh in on new stamp duty claims

Follow the Daily Mail's live coverage after claims Angela Rayner dodged shelling out £40,000 on her coastal flat after saying it was her main place of residence to tax authorities.

Politics

7 d. ago Angela Rayner purchases second home for over £700,000 sparking 'hypocrisy' claims

The Tories are calling for Rayner to ‘come clean’ about her council tax arrangements

Economics

1 week ago House price rises accelerated in June as stamp duty disruption eased

The average UK house price increased by 3.7% to £269,000 in the 12 months to June.

Politics

1 week ago Voices: Calm down, homeowners – Rachel Reeves’ property tax might be an improvement

The chancellor’s idea to replace stamp duty and council tax with a single charge on homes worth upwards of £500,000 could be more appealing – and more progressive – than the current mess, says Chris Blackhurst

Society

1 week ago An end to stamp duty? What the rumoured new property tax could mean for London home movers

First-time buyers may welcome an end to stamp duty tax, but experts warn that Londoners will feel they are ‘footing the bill’ for reforms

Society

1 week ago How could stamp duty and council tax be replaced with new ‘property taxes’?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at reforms that could spell the end for stamp duty and council tax

Politics