Nadhim Zahawi gives HMRC approval to speak to investigation into his tax affairs – as it happened Tory chairman announces decision amid continued row over his tax affairs The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023
Rishi Sunak whisks Cabinet to 'hideaway' as ministers absent from morning TV AGAIN The Prime Minister's top team will today meet for an away day at his grace-and-favour country house, Chequers, in Buckinghamshire as pressure mounts over Nadhim Zahawi's tax penalty Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023
Treasury was aware of investigation into Nadhim Zahawi’s finances, sources claim No 10 says ‘categorically untrue’ that Rishi Sunak knew about tax fine at time of appointment The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023
Cabinet goes to Chequers as minister says Nadhim Zahawi probe could be over in 10 days An investigation into Mr Zahawi's tax affairs is to be headed up by Sir Laurie Magnus, Rishi Sunak's independent adviser on ministers’ interests Wales Online · Jan 26, 2023
What the papers say – January 26 The front pages focus on tanks for Ukraine and the Metropolitan Police’s efforts to ditch officers who have committed serious crimes. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Cabinet goes to Chequers as minister says Nadhim Zahawi probe over in 10 days The trip to Chequers in Buckinghamshire comes after days of headlines about the former chancellor’s tax affairs. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Dozens of civil servants involved in bullying complaints against Dominic Raab Claims against the Deputy Prime Minister include people being physically sick before meetings, regularly being in tears and being left feeling suicidal due to his behaviour Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2023
At least 24 civil servants involved in complaints against Dominic Raab, say sources Exclusive: Insiders believe depth of inquiry and severity of some claims means deputy PM will struggle to keep job The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023
The Guardian view on Rishi Sunak and Nadhim Zahawi: a judgment call Editorial: The prime minister’s reluctance to express an opinion on the known facts of the case is a sign of political weakness The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023
No 10 forced to say Rishi Sunak has never paid a tax penalty amid Nadhim Zahawi row The announement comes after pressure from Labour The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023
‘He should resign’: Stratford-on-Avon constituents on Zahawi tax scandal Residents of Warwickshire town united in condemnation of local Tory MP’s tax affairs The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023
Nadhim, pray, blub: Rishi Sunak looks lost and bewildered at PMQs PM has no reply when Keir Starmer observes he is hopelessly weak and suggests the job is too big for him The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023
Greedy Tories? That rings a (Steve) Bell Brief letters: Conservative plutocrats | Politicians’ replies | Allotment radicalism | Tory ethics | Wild-camping Wombles? The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023
Nadhim Zahawi: The millionaire MP who paid a tax penalty while chancellor The MP who arrived in the UK as a child refugee with no English, built a fortune and rose to political stardom, is fighting for his career. The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023
Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023 The Leader podcast: Is time running out for Nadhim Zahawi? Pressure is growing on Nadhim Zahawi - and the Prime Minister - over calls for the Conservative party chairman to step aside.
Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023 PMQs analysis: Taxing times for Sunak as he awaits Zahawi probe verdict How Rishi Sunak must want the inquiry into Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs to be done swiftly.
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023 Sunak and ministers set for Chequers away day as Zahawi tax row continues The outing was dubbed a ‘hideaway day’ by opposition parties.
Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023 US and Germany to send tanks to Ukraine Cars are getting bigger. Newer models of the Mini are 50 per cent larger than the 1959 original. Indeed, every time I leave the house I seem to encounter ever-expanding SUVs that threaten to block out the sun and decapitate anyone unfortunate enough to get in their way. But nothing,…
Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023 Investigation into Nadhim Zahawi tax affairs ‘expected to take around 10 days’ Minister says it ‘wouldn’t be untypical’ for a conclusion in the investigation by the PM’s ethics adviser to be reached within that timeframe
Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2023 No10 says Rishi Sunak has never paid a tax penalty after Labour says come clean Earlier today the Prime Minister's press secretary repeatedly refused to answer questions over whether Rishi Sunak had ever been asked to pay a penalty by HMRC like under-fire Tory Nadhim Zahawi - but later clarified that he hadn't
Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023 PMQs: Rishi Sunak told ‘failure to sack Nadhim Zahawi shows how weak he is’ after tax controversy Rishi Sunak faced a barrage of questions over Nadhim Zahawi’s tax dispute from Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer during Prime Minister’s Questions. Despite the PM’s spokesperson saying last week that Mr Zahawi had already addressed the matter in full, Mr Sunak admitted earlier this week that there are “questions that need…
Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023 Stephen Flynn calls Tories 'a parcel of rogues' over Boris Johnson and Nadhim Zahawi scandals The Aberdeen South MP questioned Sunak's "integrity and accountability" during Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2023 Tories scorched with Burns' Night 'parcel of rogues' burn over Zahawi tax row Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced numerous questions on the Tory party chairman’s finances during this week’s PMQs in the House of Commons.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023 Keir Starmer links Zahawi controversy to Sunak family’s taxes at PMQs Labour leader and SNP make reference to former non-domiciled status of PM’s wife at question time in Commons
Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2023 Rishi Sunak told probation service 'on its knees' in wake of Zara Aleena murder The Labour leader slammed 'systemic failures' after a report found probation staff missed a 'catalogue of chances' to stop a man with a history of violence murdering the 35-year-old law graduate