Investigation criticises Zahawi for claiming Independent’s tax revelations were a ‘smear’ Ministerial code says ministers have duty to be ‘as open as possible’ with the public The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023
Nadhim Zahawi: Timeline of how tax affairs saw the Conservative Party chairman sacked In a letter to the former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak said it was ‘clear there has been a serious breach of the ministerial code’ The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023
Boris Johnson 'told to stop seeking advice on financial matters from Richard Sharp’ BORIS Johnson was reportedly told to stop asking BBC chair Richard Sharp for “advice” on his “personal financial matters”, just days before… The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2023
Boris Johnson was ‘told to stop seeking Richard Sharp’s advice on finances’ Leaked memo shows then cabinet secretary Simon Case warned PM on issue days before Sharp’s BBC appointment The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2023
Sunak was warned of Zahawi reputational risk in October, say sources PM allegedly given advice about inquiry into minister’s taxes when he appointed him Tory party chair The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2023
Nadhim Zahawi allows HMRC to pass his tax details to PM’s ethics adviser Pressure on Tory Party chair increases as HMRC head says no penalties for ‘innocent errors’ The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023
Nadhim Zahawi allows HMRC to share his tax information with inquiry Move comes as chief executive of HMRC increases pressure by saying there are ‘no penalties for innocent errors’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023
Boris Johnson may get more taxpayers’ money for Partygate defence Senior civil servant admits budget of £220,000 for ex-PM to defend claims he misled parliament could rise The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023
Taxpayer bill for Boris Johnson's Partygate defence soars to £222,000 - and could rise more Today a senior civil servant confirmed that the estimated cost in defending the shamed former Prime Minister had soared by more than £90,000 since 2022 Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023
Government’s bill for Boris Johnson’s partygate legal advice rises to £222,000 A senior civil servant said the figure was not a limit and could rise again as the inquiry into whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament continues. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
At least 24 civil servants involved in complaints against Dominic Raab, say sources Exclusive: Insiders believe depth of inquiry and severity of some claims means deputy PM will struggle to keep job The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023
Unanswered questions leave Nadhim Zahawi’s political fate in balance Tory party chair still has some explaining to do over why he paid a penalty to HMRC to settle his tax affairs The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023
Sunak under pressure over when he knew about Nadhim Zahawi tax inquiry PM’s appointment of Tory chair to cabinet under scrutiny after he launches ethics adviser investigation The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023
Revealed: The Whitehall tax sleuth who made Nadhim Zahawi pay £5m ‘He is a cross between Martin Lewis and Sherlock Holmes,’ an ex-colleague says The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023 BBC chairman ‘sorry’ about Boris Johnson loan row amid probe into conflict of interest Richard Sharp says row is ‘distraction’ – as former PM claims BBC chair knew nothing of his finances
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023 Nadhim Zahawi ‘blocked from knighthood’ after tax questions raised Tory chair thought to have been rejected for honour over HMRC dispute
Daily Mirror · Jan 22, 2023 Tories in turmoil as Boris Johnson and Zahawi add to seatbelt gaffe Rishi Sunak's woes As the PM reels from his fine over not wearing a seatbelt, Boris Johnson is facing fresh calls for a probe over an £800,000 loan, while Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs are under scrutiny
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023 Nadhim Zahawi position ‘untenable’ after tax admission, say Tory MPs Tory chair ‘unlikely’ to survive in role, warn senior figures – as Zahawi urged to ‘get it all out now’
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023 Nadhim Zahawi has been ‘open’ about taxes and will stay as Tory chair, says Cleverly ‘What else am I going to say other than yes?’, says foreign secretary James Cleverly when asked if Zahawi will keep his job
Wales Online · Jan 22, 2023 Nadhim Zahawi under increasing pressure after admitting to ‘careless’ tax error The former chancellor released a statement after he reportedly paid HMRC a seven-figure sum to end a dispute
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023 Gavin Williamson could be stripped of knighthood after bullying probe Exclusive: Forfeiture committee could consider re-examining Sir Gavin’s honour if he was ‘censured’ by investigating bodies
Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023 Jacinda Ardern — a trailblazing PM who knew when it was time to quit From becoming the second world leader in history to give birth in office to her response to New Zealand’s worst terrorist attack, Jacinda Ardern has become one of the most memorable leaders in modern political history. As she announces her resignation, Emma Loffhagen reports on her historic premiership
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Labour calls for inquiry into Boris Johnson’s £800,000 line of credit Former PM ‘may have breached code of conduct’, says opposition
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Rishi Sunak faces call for inquiry into Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs Labour says PM should launch investigation if Tory chair does not ‘come clean’ about taxes
The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023 Labour calls for probe over claims Johnson had cousin act as credit ‘guarantor’ The party has written to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over the allegations.