No need for City minister to recuse herself over past lobbying, No 10 says Emma Reynolds reportedly lobbied on behalf of Chinese businesses in a previous job. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
No 10 accused of having ‘revolving door’ after new Treasury minister embroiled in China row Emma Reynolds, who replaces Tulip Siddiq, pressed government over foreign influence rules while at lobbyist The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025
Starmer’s replacement for anti-corruption minister already embroiled in China lobbying row After his first anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq resigned over her links to the former Bangladeshi government, Keir Starmer has replaced her with Emma Reynolds who has lobbied for financial interests with China The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
SNP MSP waits 119 days for answers from Labour on Winter Fuel Payment cut AN SNP MSP was made to wait 119 days by the UK Government after demanding answers for his constituents on Labour’s cut to the Winter Fuel Payment. The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2025
Fact check: General election petition, the law on spiking, and NHS waiting lists Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact. Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024
Reeves wants pension ‘megafunds’ to boost growth as Budget backlash continues Chancellor Rachel Reeves said ‘we’re going for growth’ after the difficult decisions in the Budget. Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024
Minister rejects plea by London civil servants to work 4-four day week: 'We're not living in the 1970s' Pensions minister Emma Reynolds also dismissed claims that a shorter working week for civil servants would save the Government more than £20million Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024
Ministers accused of ‘preposterous’ error over winter fuel payment cuts Row erupted over controversial cuts to payments for pensioners The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
Government ‘negligently underestimated’ winter fuel payment cuts’ impact: Tories Only people on pension credit or certain other benefits will receive the fuel payments from this winter. Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
Ministers looking at ‘very long’ form for winter fuel payments Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride says Labour hiding behind an ‘alibi’ over NI rise Newly-appointed Mr Stride claimed the Labour Party has breached its manifesto as a result of the increase to national insurance for employers. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024
‘Soft’ launch for pensions dashboards as Government-backed scheme prioritised Dashboards will allow people eventually to see all their pensions in one place, online. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
Plans to ‘modernise pensions market’ set out by Government The proposals could help offer a more predictable income and greater security for future pensioners, the Government said. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024
Deadline to boost state pension entitlement is less than six months away People have until April 5 2025 to maximise their state pension by making voluntary contributions to fill gaps in their NI record going back to 2006. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2024 Labour could 'sideline' Waspi campaigners after 'weak' response, says SNP MP AN SNP MP has raised concerns that the UK Government could be set to “sideline” Waspi campaigners as they continue their battle to receive…
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024 Pension schemes to be rated red, amber or green in plans to improve transparency The plans aim to give greater transparency over how schemes are performing and cut the number of savers in poor-value pensions.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2024 Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises ‘big bang’ for pensions in bid to boost growth Pensions minister Emma Reynolds will lead a review of the pensions landscape
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2024 Chancellor promises ‘big bang’ for pensions in bid to boost growth Pensions minister Emma Reynolds will lead a review of the pensions landscape.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024 Rachel Reeves pledges ‘big bang’ for private pension funds Chancellor says industry taskforce will allow retirement scheme managers to increase pension pots by up to £11,000
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024 Pensions Minister ‘will have her hands full’ as she gets stuck into dual role Emma Reynolds has been given a dual appointment at the Department for Work and Pensions and the Treasury.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 Ten top Tories at risk of losing seats at the general election Voters to choose new prime minister and MPs, with a host of top Conservatives at risk of being ejected from Commons
Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2022 Mum finds family had been scammed for holiday while on drive ready to leave Emma Reynolds and her family had their bags packed ready for the trip to the cottage with a hot tub in Blackpool, Lancashire, when they discovered the heartbreaking truth
Manchester Evening News · Apr 1, 2022 Mum's warning after being tricked by Blackpool holiday cottage scam on Facebook The scam saw Becky Reynolds lose £100 - but she could have lost up to £350
Liverpool Echo · Apr 1, 2022 Mum's warning over Facebook Blackpool holiday scam after booking getaway The mum spotted what she thought was a "good deal" on a Facebook advertisement
Bristol Post · Jan 26, 2022 Quirky Bristol hostel set to open inside former car repair garage 'What we like to do is take underappreciated buildings or old warehouses and infuse a little bit more love and soul back in them'