3 h. ago Judgement day for Angela Rayner? Deputy PM's political future hanging by thread as tax rules breach verdict looms

Sir Keir Starmer said he would ‘of course’ act on the findings of Sir Laurie Magnus's probe into his deputy’s tax affairs

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10 h. ago Rayner’s job in jeopardy as ministerial rules breach verdict looms

The Deputy Prime Minister referred herself to the ethics watchdog after admitting an underpayment of stamp duty on a flat purchase.

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24 h. ago Reeves has ‘full confidence’ in Rayner, and thinks deputy PM can keep her job – UK politics live

Chancellor offers unequivocal backing to colleague following stamp duty errorRachel Reeves, the chancellor, was also asked in her Sky News interview if the Rayner controversy showed that the stamp duty regime was “way too complicated”. Reeves sidestepped the question, saying:Well, look, Angela tried to do the right thing, and of course it is incumbent on all of us to try to properly understand the rules, and she is now working to make sure that the correct tax is paid.Well, the definitive advice came in on Wednesday morning, and that’s when Angela put out the statement.On Tuesday as well some court injunctions were lifted related to her disabled son and those circumstances, and that’s why Angela was able to make a full statement on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago EFL make final decision on Grimsby vs Man Utd replay after Carabao Cup rule breach

Grimsby Town have been fined £20,000 by the EFL for fielding an ineligible player in their Carabao Cup second round win over Manchester United last week

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43 h. ago How can tax 'hypocrite' Angela Rayner possibly keep her job? Calls for her to quit grow as Starmer fails to guarantee her job after she admitted not paying enough stamp duty on £800k flat

The Deputy Prime Minister, dubbed 'Three Pads' Rayner in a row over her trio of homes, said she 'deeply regrets' the error made when purchasing her £800,000 apartment in Hove, East Sussex.

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6 d. ago Motorists warned of possible fines when parking on their own driveway

It's thought millions breach the Highway Code rules on a daily basis

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1 week ago DP World Tour golfer hit with hefty fine after Scottish fan catches rule breach on camera

Former Scottish Challenge winner denied knowledge of breaking rules in Nexo Championship

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2 w. ago Aston Villa punished by Premier League as statement issued over fifth breach of rules

Aston Villa have received a punishment for the new Premier League season after breaching the division's rules in the clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park last term

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3 w. ago Claim that South Ayrshire councillor made 'deal' to get role didn't breach rules

Standards Commission accepts that Labour Councillor Philip Saxton made comment about a political deal.

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3 w. ago Oliver Glasner praises Crystal Palace players for shunning 'noise' as Europa League verdict looms

FA Cup winners repeated their Wembley win in thriller

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