Overview

• Rachel Reeves, now Chancellor of the Exchequer, has denied allegations of improper use of expenses during her time at HBOS from 2006 to 2009.
• A BBC investigation claims Reeves and two colleagues were scrutinized for using expenses on items like handbags, perfume, and champagne, allegedly breaching bank rules.
• Reeves insists all her expenses were properly submitted and approved, stating she was never questioned or asked to repay any claims during her time at the bank.
• Documents cited by The Times suggest concerns were raised internally, including a champagne purchase that a colleague claimed they never received, but no formal disciplinary action was taken.
• Former HBOS HR manager Jane Wayper and Reeves' lawyer have both stated there is no record of wrongdoing or misconduct tied to her exit from the bank.