Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Zahawi committed serious breach of ministerial code, says Sunak

Zahawi

Nadhim Zahawi paid a penalty to HMRC for previously unpaid tax when he was chancellor of the Exchequer. Sunak says Mr. Zahawi’s conduct “fell below the high standards” he expects from ministers. Revealed a “severe infringement of the ministerial code,” he added. After an investigation by Rishi Sunak‘s ethics adviser criticized how he managed his … Read more

Rishi Sunak orders investigation into Zahawi’s tax affairs

Zahawi tax affairs

Nadhim Zahawi paid a penalty to HM Revenue and Customs for previously unpaid tax. Rishi Sunak has asked his independent ethics adviser to look into the case. Mr Zahawi says he will continue to lead the Tory Party throughout the investigation. The disclosures regarding Nadhim Zahawi‘s tax troubles have been brought to light, and Prime … Read more