UK Labour figure Rayner cleared in tax probe (opens in new tab)

Angela Rayner, Britain’s former deputy prime minister, said HM Revenue and Customs cleared her of deliberate wrongdoing, carelessness and tax avoidance after investigating unpaid stamp duty linked to a property purchase. The Guardian reported that Rayner settled £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty after initially paying a lower rate and did not pay a penalty after the investigation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure over his leadership. Politico reported that Health Secretary Wes Streeting ...