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Tory Peer Baroness Michelle Mone's husband linked to three tax avoidance schemes

Three tax avoidance schemes linked to businessman Doug Barrowman have been named - HMRC previously described AML Tax as part of his Isle of Man-based Knox Group

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

Chris Hipkins named to succeed Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party said Chris Hipkins is the sole nominee to succeed outgoing leader Jacinda Ardern, all but confirming he will become the nation’s next prime minister.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023

Andy Burnham WILL run for third term as Greater Manchester mayor - but won't rule out Labour leadership bid

"I feel I know a lot of the changes this country needs"

Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2023

Chris Hipkins set to become next prime minister of New Zealand

Minister selected by Labour party to succeed Jacinda Ardern after her shock resignation on Thursday

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023

Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister

Chris Hipkins, who played a significant role in New Zealand's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after emerging on Saturday as the only candidate to lead the ruling Labour Party.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2023

Prime Minister who promised ‘integrity’ fined for second time

Rishi Sunak is in hot water for failing to wear a seatbelt while filming a social media clip in the back of a moving car.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

'Voters can see through Sunak's market forces game - that's why they are backing strikes'

Brian Reade says the Tories are fine with huge salaries and bonuses in the private sector - it's the market - but won't apply the same logic to public sector wage rises

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

Nominations for leader to replace Jacinda Ardern to close shortly

Nominations to replace New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern close at 9 a.m. (2000 GMT) and if only one nomination is made then a result is expected Saturday.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2023

Tory Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi made to pay ‘million pound’ fine to taxman

Rishi Sunak under pressure to sack Zahawi from cabinet as Tory MPs say position is ‘unsustainable’

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak receives fine from police for failing to wear seatbelt in social media video

It's the second fixed penalty notice the new PM has received while being high in office, following the Tory Partygate scandal which saw Rishi and his colleagues fined in April last year for breaching social distancing guidance during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Chronicle Live · Jan 20, 2023