3 h. ago Local government reforms backed by MPs despite ‘power grab’ concerns

Transport, planning and housing will be devolved to new unitary local authorities, under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.

Politics

5 h. ago MP declares he is Cornish, not English, and urges others to be ‘loud and proud’

Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, said he has been ‘mocked’ for describing himself as Cornish.

Politics

6 h. ago Devolution bill is ‘biggest transfer of power in a generation’, Rayner tells MPs

Deputy Prime Minister says new unitary authorities will get planning, housing and transport powers devolved to them.

Politics

8 h. ago Dismantling of Grenfell Tower begins eight years after devastating fire

The Government has pledged the building’s deconstruction will be carried out ‘with great care and sensitivity’

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8 h. ago No10 signals no ethics probe into Angela Rayner's tax payments for lavish £800,000 second home until mystery legal gag is lifted

The Tories have demanded Sir Laurie Magnus, the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests, launch a probe into the Deputy Prime Minister's purchase this summer.

Economics

10 h. ago Dismantling of Grenfell Tower begins eight years after devestating fire

The Government has pledged the building’s deconstruction will be carried out ‘with great care and sensitivity’

Events

11 h. ago Angela Rayner arrives for Cabinet meeting in striking sunglasses as row over her tax affairs rumbles on

Angela Rayner’s striking sunglasses catches the eye as she attends the first Cabinet meeting since the summer recess

Events

12 h. ago Defiant Angela Rayner throws shade at Britain in a VERY striking outfit on first outing since being accused of failing to pay enough stamp duty on £800k third home

The deputy prime minister paid £30,000 instead of the full £70,000 rate levied on second homes when she purchased an £800,000 flat in Hove this summer by saying it was her only property.

Economics

13 h. ago Throwing shades: Defiant Angela Rayner breaks cover in Downing Street amid furious row over tax discount for her lavish new £800,000 seaside flat

The deputy prime minister paid £30,000 instead of the full £70,000 rate levied on second homes when she purchased an £800,000 flat in Hove this summer by saying it was her only property.

Economics

14 h. ago Keir Starmer to host Cabinet meeting after poaching top Rachel Reeves aide in No 10 reshuffle

The Prime Minister is celebrating his 63rd birthday today as he faces a host of challenges from the small boats crisis to tight public finances

Politics

29 h. ago Keir Starmer backs Angela Rayner after Tory outrage over £800,000 Hove flat

Keir Starmer defended Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, saying she was a 'great story of British success', after the Tories called for a probe into her tax affairs

Economics

31 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

32 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

32 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer speaks out after Angela Rayner criticised over seaside £800,000 flat

It comes after the purchase of a flat in Hove, East Sussex

Economics

32 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer responds after Angela Rayner criticised over seaside £800,000 flat

It comes after the purchase of a flat in Hove, East Sussex

Economics

32 h. ago Keir Starmer accidentally calls Angela Rayner an ‘incredible prime minister’

Keir Starmer accidentally called Angela Rayner an “incredible prime minister” as he defended his deputy.

Politics

32 h. ago Country should be ‘proud’ Angela Rayner is deputy PM, says Starmer amid flat row

The Prime Minister said it was a ‘mistake’ for people to brief against or talk down Ms Rayner.

Politics

33 h. ago Court order is stopping Angela Rayner revealing more about property deals, says No10

Keir Starmer's spokesman said the Deputy PM is 'urgently' working on a way to give more details 'in the interests of public transparency'. The nature of the order is not known.

Economics

33 h. ago PM backs Angela Rayner as deputy faces growing pressure over property portfolio

Conservatives have called for Ms Rayner to face an ethics inquiry after it was reported she saved £40,000 in stamp duty when she bought an £800,000 flat in Brighton

Events

35 h. ago Angela Rayner faces growing pressure over her property portfolio as questions mount

Conservatives have called for Ms Rayner to face an ethics inquiry after it was reported she saved £40,000 in stamp duty when she bought an £800,000 flat in Brighton

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