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Starmer backs minister caught up in corruption probe as standards watchdog investigates

The prime minister has ‘full confidence’ in Tulip Siddiq, who on Monday referred herself to ethics advisor Sir Laurie Magnus amid questions over her aunt Sheikh Hasina, who was removed from power after protests against her rule last year

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer defends anti-corruption minister as she refers herself to sleaze watchdog over London homes row

Tulip Siddiq acted ‘entirely properly’ in referring herself to the ministerial standards adviser, Sir Keir Starmer said

Evening Standard

What the papers say – January 4

Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s front pages.

Evening Standard

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Bangladesh Launches $5B Graft Probe Into Hasina's Family

Bangladesh has launched a probe into the alleged $5 billion embezzlement connected to a Russian-backed nuclear power plant by ousted leader Sheikh Hasina and her family, the anti-corruption commission said.

International Business Times

Who is Tulip Siddiq? Anti-corruption minister at the centre of family property controversy resigns from Government

The Treasury minister is under pressure over her use of homes that were reportedly gifted to her but has denied any wrongdoing

Evening Standard

Starmer backs minister accused of embezzling billions in Bangladesh

Tulip Siddiq denies claims that she brokered corrupt deal with Russia to build nuclear power plant

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer backs Labour minister named in anti-corruption probe abroad

KEIR Starmer has backed one of his Treasury ministers after they were named in an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh ...

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Starmer backs Labour minister Tulip Siddiq amid Bangladeshi anti-corruption probe

As economic secretary to the Treasury, Ms Siddiq is responsible for tackling corruption in the UK’s financial markets.

The Independent UK

Starmer backs Tulip Siddiq after minister named in Bangladeshi anti-corruption probe

As economic secretary to the Treasury, Ms Siddiq is responsible for tackling corruption in the UK’s financial markets

Evening Standard

Tulip Siddiq caught up in Bangladeshi anti-corruption probe

The Labour minister is named in the investigation alongside her aunt Sheikh Hasina, the deposed prime minister of Bangladesh.

Evening Standard

Labour minister Tulip Siddiq caught up in Bangladesh corruption probe

City minister Ms Siddiq has been accused of helping Sheikh Hasina, the recently ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, to siphon off £5.2bn intended to be used building eight large-scale projects including a nuclear power plant

The Independent UK

Private stock market Pisces moves forward as consultation launched

Pisces will allow investors to trade shares in private firms in a style similar to a public exchange like the FTSE 100.

Evening Standard

'Head in the sand': Labour will not give estimate of Brexit's economic impact

Labour have been accused of “hypocrisy of the highest order” for saying they will not undertake analysis of the economic impact of the UK…

The National (Scotland)

Reeves urged to reverse Brexit damage in crunch Brussels talks

In an attempt to reset the dynamic with the EU, the chancellor is expected to acknowledge Britain and Europe’s fractious relationship in recent years

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MPs support national insurance hike for employers amid ‘jobs tax’ warning

The Bill seeks to make changes to employers’ contributions from April 6 2025.

Evening Standard

Tax rise for North Sea oil and gas could ‘kill goose that lays the golden egg’

‘We recognise that oil and gas will continue to have a role in the energy mix during the transition,’ a Treasury minister said.

Evening Standard

Many will be vulnerable to ‘loan sharks’ without regulations, Labour MP says

Stella Creasy criticised the Government’s plan to implement the regulations in 2026, claiming they should be put in place sooner.

The Independent UK

Worst of Britain’s Brexit pain is still to come, admits Treasury minister

Exclusive: In a damning assessment of Britain’s departure from the European Union, Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq said 60 per cent of the economic impact of Brexit is yet to materialise

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The National (Scotland)

John Swinney pushes for detailed analysis on cost of Brexit to UK

JOHN Swinney has pushed for the UK Government to publish detailed analysis on the cost of Brexit after it emerged nearly £24 billion has already…

The National (Scotland)

Labour's £40bn black hole 'the same as Brexit costs UK annually', figures show

THE Labour Government is facing pressure to be “honest” about the impact of Brexit ahead of their first Budget – after a minister admitted…

The Independent UK

Staggering cost of Britain’s Brexit divorce revealed – and there’s billions more to pay EU

Exclusive: Starmer urged to reverse the damage done by Brexit by pursuing closer ties with Europe after vast costs of leaving bloc revealed

The Guardian - UK

UK banks given extra three days to delay payments in effort to beat scams

High street banks handed new powers by the Treasury to delay and investigate payments suspected of being fraudulent

The Guardian - UK

Minister urges UK financial regulator to rethink ‘naming and shaming’ plan

Tulip Siddiq says she will make a decision after Financial Conduct Authority reports back to her

The Guardian - UK

Lloyds plans to shut another 55 bank branches

Move will take two-year closure total by 2026 to 292 and includes Halifax, Bank of Scotland and Lloyds brands

Fortune

U.K. government meets Big Tech—including a16z crypto: ‘Unlike in the U.S., it’s not political’

As crypto remains politicized in the U.S., across the pond, it’s bridging the gap.

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