Politics

"Rachel Reeves stands by Angela Rayner despite stamp duty mistake"

"Rachel Reeves stands by Angela Rayner despite stamp duty mistake"

Chancellor Expresses Confidence in Deputy PM Amid Tax Dispute The chancellor has stated she retains "full confidence" in Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister, as new information surfaced regarding when Rayner became aware she had underpaid tax. Rayner has voluntarily contacted both the government’s ethics adviser and

Green deputy leader shares experience of racist abuse during coastal holiday

Green deputy leader shares experience of racist abuse during coastal holiday

The newly elected deputy leader of the Green party and his family were targeted during a trip to the coast last week, facing verbal abuse and objects being thrown, he told CuriosityNews. Mothin Ali, a Leeds councillor, described the incident as an example of far-right rhetoric being used to blame

"Angela Rayner responds to stamp duty payment controversy"

"Angela Rayner responds to stamp duty payment controversy"

Angela Rayner Acknowledges Stamp Duty Underpayment on Home Purchase Angela Rayner has acknowledged that she underpaid stamp duty on her recent purchase of an £800,000 flat in Hove. In a personal statement, the deputy prime minister explained that she had initially classified the flat as her primary residence for

"Angela Rayner confesses to shortchanging stamp duty for £800k coastal apartment"

"Angela Rayner confesses to shortchanging stamp duty for £800k coastal apartment"

Angela Rayner has acknowledged that she paid an incorrect amount of stamp duty on her £800,000 flat by the sea, following growing demands for clarity regarding her property dealings. The deputy prime minister has contacted the prime minister’s ethics advisor after confirming she must settle additional property tax.

Farage slams UK's 'authoritarian censorship' before US Congress testimony – live updates

Farage slams UK's 'authoritarian censorship' before US Congress testimony – live updates

Autumn Budget Scheduled for 26 November, Treasury Confirms Richard Partington Richard Partington is CuriosityNews’s senior economics correspondent. Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget has been set for 26 November, according to the Treasury’s announcement, as speculation over potential tax changes grows. With economic pressures mounting, the chancellor has stated

"Tories allege Downing Street shake-up signals government crisis amid UK political updates"

"Tories allege Downing Street shake-up signals government crisis amid UK political updates"

Conservative Party Criticizes Government Reshuffle Amid Economic Concerns The Conservative party has described the recent No. 10 reshuffle as evidence of a government in disarray. Kevin Hollinrake, the Tory chair, stated: "This disorganized reshuffle reveals a Downing Street in turmoil—completely distracted from addressing the harm inflicted on the

"Keir Starmer revamps Downing Street team in brief reshuffle"

"Keir Starmer revamps Downing Street team in brief reshuffle"

Darren Jones Appointed to New Role in Downing Street Amid Government Shake-Up Darren Jones, previously the chief secretary to the Treasury, has been reassigned to a key position in Downing Street as Prime Minister Keir Starmer works to ensure delivery of his agenda ahead of what is expected to be