Lords watchdog investigates Labour peer over apparent cash-for-access venture Lord Evans of Watford says he referred himself to standards commissioner after Guardian undercover filming The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025
PM will not be ‘bounced’ over Ukraine peace, Rayner insists, as US halts aid The White House has suspended delivery of ammunition and other equipment to Kyiv. The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025
Britain will not be ‘bounced’ over Ukraine peace, Angela Rayner insists as Europe reels from US aid 'pause' Deputy PM says Starmer remains ‘laser-focused’ on securing lasting peace for Ukraine as Europe reels from Trump’s move Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025
Rayner insists ‘nothing has changed’ despite Trump pulling military support for Ukraine US president accused of ‘humiliating’ allies with decision to suspend aid to Kyiv The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025
Starmer welcomes Zelenskyy’s offer to work with Trump on Ukraine peace deal – as it happened PM says any deal must be ‘lasting and secure’ following fiery Trump-Zelenskyy meeting last week and UK weekend summit The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025
Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them? Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is precisely why many voted for this government. Why be embarrassed about a defining policy?, asks Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025
Local people to ‘control where Whitehall cash goes’ under neighbourhoods plans Money will be made available from April 2025, with projects expected to be able to get up and running in 2026. Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025
Local people to ‘control where Whitehall cash goes’ under new plans Money will be made available from April 2025 The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025
Rayner quizzed ahead of changes to stamp duty discounts The Deputy Prime Minister was being pressed by Conservative shadow housing secretary Kevin Hollinrake. Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2025
Betrayed by Labour? 'Right to Switch Off' Scrapped: Now Your Boss Can Call You Any Time The UK government has abandoned plans to give workers the 'right to switch off' outside of work hours, citing concerns about the financial impact on businesses. International Business Times UK · Mar 3, 2025
Labour set to U-turn on giving workers 'right to switch off' LABOUR are set to U-turn on a proposal to give workers the "right to switch off" outside of working hours for fear it will place too much… The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2025
Rayner reveals she mistakenly opened a bottle of whisky precious to Starmer The Deputy Prime minister also said she and her boss’s bond had been strengthened in recent months. Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2025
Devolution plans will end ‘begging-bowl culture’, Rayner tells leaders in North The Government is re-organising local authorities and bringing in new mayoral powers. Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025
Rayner to tout ‘power shift’ of devolution plans to leaders in the North The Government is re-organising local authorities and bringing in new mayoral powers under its devolution plans. Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025 Grenfell firms facing possible bans over ‘mercenary behaviour’ named The Government has formally responded to a series of recommendations set out last September in the inquiry’s final report.
Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025 'Disgraceful' Grenfell companies to be investigated as part of 'tough' new action on construction, vows Angela Rayner A group representing some of the Grenfell bereaved welcomed the commitments, but warned it will be paying ‘close attention’ to how they progress
The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025 Seven organisations face government contract ban over Grenfell Tower tragedy Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner proposes prison time for executives who break the rules in response to Grenfell inquiry recommendations
Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025 Rayner pledges ‘change and reform’ as she formally responds to Grenfell report Grenfell Next of Kin, a group representing some bereaved, said it will be ‘paying close attention to these words and intentions’.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025 Exposed: Labour peer’s involvement in apparent cash-for-access venture Lord David Evans of Watford said ‘our mates now have senior jobs’ and advised on how to approach Angela Rayner
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Extra homelessness funding welcomed, but long-term investment needed – charity The department said the money should ‘bolster resources at councils to act fast when negotiating with landlords, covering emergency rent shortfalls’.
The Fashion Central · Feb 24, 2025 Angela Rayner’s Departments See Stunning £20M Surge in Civil Servant Salaries—In Just 5 Months! In a startling revelation, the cost of paying civil servants in Angela Rayner's department has soared dramatically since her appointment last July.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 Labour’s revolution of local government will be seismic but won’t be straightforward Bucket-loads of political capital and cash will be used to reconfigure English councils’ two-tier set-up, but the benefits could be huge
Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025 Proposed China 'super-embassy' in London poses 'security risks', warn US senators US lawmakers warn China’s proposed embassy near Tower of London could ‘risk sensitive infrastructure like London’s financial services’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2025 Angela Rayner is right to home in on rogue landlords Letters: Shuranjeet Singh says that more help is needed in the battle against rogue landlords in Handsworth, Birmingham
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 Nine culture projects across England, Wales and Scotland to receive £64m Projects in York, Leeds, Liverpool, Coventry, Worcester, Dundee, Conwy and Newport will receive funding.