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Angela Rayner calls for explanation after it emerged former chancellor paid 30% penalty to settle tax bill Nadhim Zahawi’s position as Conservative party chair is “untenable” after reports he paid a penalty as part of a seven-figure tax settlement, Labour has said. The former chancellor, who attends cabinet meetings, has faced pressure in parliament and the media after it emerged he agreed to pay millions to HMRC in December after a settlement with the tax agency. Continue reading… ​Angela Rayner calls for explanation after it emerged former chancellor paid 30% penalty to settle tax billNadhim Zahawi’s position as Conservative party…

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Businesswoman one of four people charged after investigation into trafficking and immigration offences The co-founder of Stagecoach Dame Ann Gloag has been charged with human trafficking offences. Police Scotland has confirmed four people were charged after an investigation into alleged human trafficking and immigration offences. All four have denied the allegations. Continue reading… ​Businesswoman one of four people charged after investigation into trafficking and immigration offencesThe co-founder of Stagecoach Dame Ann Gloag has been charged with human trafficking offences.Police Scotland has confirmed four people were charged after an investigation into alleged human trafficking and immigration offences. All four have denied…

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Deputy prime minister says leader’s apology for not wearing seatbelt shows integrity and accountability Dominic Raab has said the prime minister should not have to resign after receiving a fine for not wearing a seatbelt in a moving car. The deputy prime minister said Rishi Sunak had the “highest standards of integrity” and had shown “accountability” by apologising for not wearing his seatbelt, which resulted in the police issuing a fixed-penalty notice – his second in nine months after his Covid lockdown breach. Continue reading… ​Deputy prime minister says leader’s apology for not wearing seatbelt shows integrity and accountabilityDominic Raab…

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