by peter littlewood | Nov 4, 2025 | Open News
The controversy surrounding Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ failure to secure a selective licence for her London rental property has escalated from a local compliance issue to a national political jibe, thanks to the right-wing political website Guido Fawkes. The site...
by peter littlewood | Nov 4, 2025 | Open News
The Labour-controlled Southwark Council is facing intense scrutiny over its decision not to fine Chancellor Rachel Reeves for renting out her family home for over a year without the legally required selective licence. While the failure to obtain a selective licence is...
by peter littlewood | Nov 4, 2025 | Open News
Most letting agents could now be at risk of breaching anti-money-laundering (AML) regulations following significant changes introduced by HMRC, according to compliance technology firm Coadjute. In September, HMRC published revised AML guidance introducing a detailed...
by peter littlewood | Nov 4, 2025 | Open News
Britain’s leading housebuilders have warned the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) that Labour’s target to build 1.5 million homes over the next parliament is unlikely to be met without significant policy changes. According to The Times, the Home Builders...
by peter littlewood | Nov 4, 2025 | Open News
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has come under renewed pressure following reports that two separate letting agents warned her she required a licence to rent out her Dulwich home — advice she apparently ignored before letting the property for £3,200 per month. According...
