HMRC 'doesn't know' how many billionaires pay tax in the UK

Phillipson defends Rayner over tax row and family issues

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson expresses confidence in deputy prime minister Angela Rayner amid scrutiny over unpaid stamp duty. She highlights Rayner's "complicated" family arrangements, including a court order linked to her disabled son, which made it difficult to speak openly. Phillipson says Rayner has sought fresh legal advice, is complying fully with HMRC, and is doing "the right thing" to ensure transparency. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Angela Rayner admits she owes tax on former home

Angela Rayner admits she owes additional tax on her Hove flat, after taking expert legal advice. She says she initially relied on counsel that she was liable for standard stamp duty but later found this was inaccurate due to a family trust. The deputy prime minister has alerted the independent adviser on the ministerial code and HMRC, saying she will pay any tax owed and fully comply. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer warns of ‘horrifying famine’ unfolding in Gaza

Sir Keir Starmer says the situation in Gaza is "horrifying" and warns of a potential man-made famine. Responding to a question from Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey during today’s Prime Minister’s Questions, the PM also told MPs he is working on a peace plan with international partners to secure the release of hostages and said Sir Ed Davey could have raised the issue himself at the upcoming state banquet with President Trump, had he not declined the invitation. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Keir Starmer backs Angela Rayner over property tax row

The prime minister Sir Keir Starmer told MPs he was “very proud to sit alongside” Angela Rayner after she admitted she underpaid stamp duty on a property she bought and had referred herself to the independent ethics adviser. The housing secretary has been under intense pressure over her tax affairs after media reports about her purchase of a seaside flat in Hove. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

French MPs hold final cabinet meeting with govt facing collapse

Students clash with riot police in Jakarta over MPs’ housing benefits

Students clash with riot police in Jakarta over MPs’ housing benefits Riot police clashed with thousands of students in Jakarta on Monday as protests erupted against lawmakers’ allowances, with demonstrators attempting to march on Indonesia’s Parliament building. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/25/students-clash-with-riot-police-in-jakarta-over-mps-housing-benefits Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.