17 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

18 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

22 h. ago The 'remarkable coincidence' that could let 'three pads Rayner' avoid inheritance tax: Deputy PM's constituency home is valued at EXACT threshold when tax becomes payable

The Deputy Prime Minister is embroiled in a deepening sleaze row over her tax affairs after it was revealed she bought an £800,000 second home on the south coast.

Economics

46 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

65 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 '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 '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

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

3 w. ago REVEALED: Now Angela Rayner wants to tax your garden SHED thanks to her army of council snoopers

Households are being hit with a new range of sneaky charges by councils looking to raise extra cash.

Politics

3 w. ago Scottish Secretary Ian Murray gives wealth tax verdict as deputy prime minister Angela Rayner pushes for move

The Scottish Secretary said a tax on the highest income earners would lead to ‘flight’ of wealthier people abroad.

Politics

3 w. ago Wealthier areas set to pay more council tax under new plans: Will you be affected?

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is mulling an overhaul of the council tax system to allocate more money to deprived areas.

Economics

3 w. ago Londoners face ‘maximum’ council tax hikes to limit huge funding blow from Labour reforms, warns IFS

Cash for inner London town halls will be 11-12% lower in 2028-29 in real terms under the reforms, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies

Events

3 w. ago Inner London boroughs will be big losers in Labour's plan to shake

Cash for inner London town halls will be 11-12% lower in 2028-29 in real terms under the reforms, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies

Politics

3 w. ago Millions of households will be hit with council tax hikes to pay for Angela Rayner's Government funding reforms

Households in wealthy areas could be hit with huge council tax rises under Angela Rayner's plans to divert more funding to deprived regions, experts warned last night.

Economics