Labour turmoil intensifies with sniping over possible Streeting leadership bid No 10 continued to insist Sir Keir Starmer would fight any leadership challenge mounted against him. Evening Standard · May 14
Swinney: Calm and elegance of Holyrood in contrast to chaos of Westminster Scotland’s First Minister spoke of his ‘enormous pride’ at being the first MSP to be sworn into the new Parliamentary session at Holyrood on Thursday Evening Standard · May 14
Angela Rayner Cleared By HMRC Over Tax Dispute As She Moves To Challenge Starmer For Labour Leadership Angela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC over unpaid stamp duty, fuelling speculation she could challenge Keir Starmer as his government unravels. International Business Times UK · May 14
Accountant who worked for restaurateurs jailed over VAT fraud is sentenced Khalid Javid was ordered to carry out 250 hours of unpaid work. Evening Standard · May 14
Why Rayner being cleared over her tax affairs is a problem for Streeting’s bid for No 10 The way is now clear for Angela Rayner to throw her hat into the ring and represent a soft left option for the party in any leadership contest The Independent UK · May 14
What was HMRC’s investigation into Angela Rayner’s tax affairs all about? Findings of inquiry into stamp duty paid on Hove flat crucial to any leadership bid The Guardian - UK · May 14
Starmer will not attempt to block Burnham from standing to be MP in Makerfield - as it happened Announcing he would step down as an MP, Labour’s Josh Simons said: ‘I am standing aside so that Andy Burnham can return to his home’ The Guardian - UK · May 14
Analysis: Do Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting have what it takes to be Labour leader? Wes Streeting is expected to resign as health secretary today, triggering a leadership contest against Sir Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, Angela Rayner has said she’s been cleared of tax misconduct by HMRC, clearing the way for her own campaign. The Independent UK · May 14
Angela Rayner 'cleared' in HMRC tax dodge investigation paving way for Labour leadership run Former Deputy Prime Minister does not rule out running in any leadership race but says she would not ‘trigger’ contest Evening Standard · May 14
Boost for Reeves as GDP shows 0.6% growth despite Iran war crisis As Starmer’s leadership crisis continues the pound has dropped and investors have been selling government bonds The Independent UK · May 14
Angela Rayner’s leadership bid boost as HMRC clear her over tax affairs IN FULL The Independent UK · May 14
Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs as leadership bid heats up The MP for Ashton-under-Lyne said the investigation into her underpayment of stamp duty had ‘clipped her wings’ The Independent UK · May 14
Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs, paving way for potential leadership bid Exclusive: Former deputy prime minister says investigation ‘clipped my wings’ as she settles £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty The Guardian - UK · May 14
Martin Lewis urges 21-year-olds to check if they’re owed money from child trust funds IN FULL The Independent UK · May 13
The Independent UK · May 13 Martin Lewis warns people born between these two years could be owed a share of £1.6bn Martin Lewis has warned that some 21-year-olds are missing out on thousands of pounds due to unclaimed child trust funds (CTFs).
Evening Standard · May 5 Lower earning self-employed people ‘particularly likely to miss tax deadline’ Around 180,000 self-employed filers were late in 2023-24, of which around 94% were below basic or basic rate taxpayers, PensionBee said.
International Business Times UK · May 4 Millions Could Miss Out On IRS Refunds From Pandemic Era — What Should You Do Before July 10 Deadline A court ruling allows US taxpayers to reclaim pandemic-era penalties, but a little-known July 2026 deadline could limit claims. Awareness is low, and the process requires careful documentation.
The Independent UK · May 1 Fraudster fugitive tracked down to Czech Republic after iPhone email signature blunder Jurors were told Craig Rees submitted fraudulent Film Tax Relief and VAT claims
International Business Times UK · May 1 Check Your Post: HMRC Sends 1.5M Letters as Child Benefit Set to Stop for 16-Year-Olds on 31 August HMRC is sending 1.5 million letters to parents, urging them to confirm their teenager's education plans to continue receiving Child Benefit beyond age 16.
Evening Standard · Apr 30 UK home sales plunged by 41% annually in March – HMRC figures The big annual decrease was distorted by the ending of a stamp duty holiday in 2025, which saw buyers rush to complete deals in March that year.
The Independent UK · Apr 30 UK house sales plunge by 41% year-on-year with one factor blamed for ‘distorting’ market Around 104,070 properties were sold in March 2026
International Business Times UK · Apr 29 Facing ERC Rejection? IRS Just Gave You More Time — Here's What It Means For Your Refund The IRS has introduced an extension option for businesses with disallowed Employee Retention Credit claims, allowing more time to resolve disputes without losing potential refunds.
Evening Standard · Apr 29 Nearly two million more higher-rate taxpayers since start of decade The rise has been driven by more people moving into the tax band thanks to the freeze on income thresholds.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29 Rachel Reeves’s tax shake-up: time to plan ahead, from Isas to self-assessment The chancellor’s changes will come into force in April 2027, affecting everyone from savers to landlords and sole traders. Experts advise you to act now
International Business Times UK · Apr 27 HMRC To Contact Over 750,000 Young People About Unclaimed £2,200 Savings — How To Claim Yours HMRC is writing to 21-year-olds about unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth £2,200 ($2,910) on average. Over 750,000 accounts remain untouched.