5 h. ago Scandals could wreck Rayner's leadership ambitions, allies say... as they reveal why her desire for privacy could be to blame

Allies of Angela Rayner have said her tendency to attract scandal could damage her leadership ambitions.

Politics

8 h. ago Should YOU copy Angela Rayner and put your house in a trust? The new tactic to reduce your inheritance tax bill

Putting assets into trust can offer many benefits, for example to reduce your inheritance tax bill or to create a legacy for loved ones.

Economics

11 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

12 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

13 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

15 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’

Events

15 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

17 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

18 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

19 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

20 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

21 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

26 h. ago Compensation worth up to £120,000 available if you have received these vaccines

The Vaccine Damage Payment is a one-off, tax-free payment that is made in certain cases

Economics

35 h. ago Burning Man murder mystery deepens as cops ask 70,000 ravers to help identify man found in a pool of blood

The unidentified body of a male was discovered at around 9.15pm on Saturday as the festival's 'Man' effigy began to burn in the northwestern Nevada desert, police said.

Events

36 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

38 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

38 h. ago 'Mystery US sports star' racks up $74,000 bill during night out at Spanish restaurant

The unknown diner enjoyed a feast including 'various fish dishes' worth €45,000 ($52,700) and 17 bottles of Dom Perignon Rose at Annabel Restaurant in Palma Nova, a town in Calvià, Majorca.

Economics

39 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 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

39 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