4 h. ago 'Disgraceful' Grenfell companies to be investigated as part of 'tough' new action on construction, vows Angela Rayner

A group representing some of the Grenfell bereaved welcomed the commitments, but warned it will be paying ‘close attention’ to how they progress

Events

5 h. ago Seven organisations face government contract ban over Grenfell Tower tragedy

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner proposes prison time for executives who break the rules in response to Grenfell inquiry recommendations

Politics

5 h. ago Rayner pledges ‘change and reform’ as she formally responds to Grenfell report

Grenfell Next of Kin, a group representing some bereaved, said it will be ‘paying close attention to these words and intentions’.

Politics

22 h. ago 'At this once in a generation moment, we must step up on defence and security'

Deputy PM Angela Rayner said tough choices meant the overseas aid budget had to be cut - but vowed 'this government will do everything we can to return to a world where that is not the case'

Events

33 h. ago Exposed: Labour peer’s involvement in what appears to be a cash

Lord David Evans of Watford said ‘our mates now have senior jobs’ and advised on how to approach Angela RaynerProfile: who is Lord David Evans of Watford?Explainer: what are the House of Lords rules?A Labour member of the House of Lords offered access to ministers during discussions about a commercial deal worth tens of thousands of pounds, an undercover investigation can reveal.Lord David Evans of Watford, 82, was recorded also explaining to undercover reporters – who were posing as property developers looking to lobby the government – on how to approach Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister and housing secretary. Continue reading...

Politics

42 h. ago Nigel Farage viewed favourably by more people than other leaders – poll

The proportion of people saying the UK was heading in the wrong direction has remained high.

Politics

3 d. ago Cost of paying civil servants in Angela Rayner's departments balloons by £20 MILLION in five months

The total spent on staff in the Housing Ministry and its associated quangos has gone up by £20 million since Angela Rayner took over the department.

Economics

3 d. ago Cost of paying civil servants in the Housing Ministry balloons by £20 MILLION in five months

The total spent on staff in the Housing Ministry and its associated quangos has gone up by £20 million since Angela Rayner took over the department.

Economics

5 d. ago Now Angela Rayner's CV is under scrutiny over how long she worked as a home help

Angela Rayner became the latest Cabinet minister to face questions over their employment history last night after conflicting accounts emerged around how long she worked as a carer.

Politics

6 d. ago Third of small businesses plan to cut staff amid fears that Angela Rayner's overhaul of workers' rights will 'wreak havoc' on 'a fragile' UK economy, industry leaders warn

The Deputy Prime Minister's plan includes expanding the grounds for unfair dismissal and could hit businesses with higher sick pay costs.

Events

6 d. ago Painter depicts politicians including Keir Starmer in the form of plants

Emily Powell, 34, has depicted politicians including Angela Rayner and Lady Thatcher.

Politics

9 d. ago What about your housebuilding drive, Angela? Rayner is accused of ignoring her domestic duties in favour of 'swanning around the world' as Deputy PM jets off for a tour of Africa

The Deputy Prime Minister said she was 'delighted' to be travelling to Ethiopia to meet with the African country's leaders, while she is also due to visit Ghana later this week.

Society

9 d. ago The hounding of Angela Rayner is an apex moment of class awfulness

An obsessive waiting game to see people from modest backgrounds fluff their lines has taken over

Politics