What are the details and implications of the expenses investigation involving Chancellor Rachel Reeves during her time at Halifax Bank of Scotland?

A whistleblower complaint from an HBOSS employee led to an expenses investigation involving Chancellor Rachel Reeves and two other senior managers. The six-page complaint, supported by dozens of pages of evidence, alleged that the three managers misused bank funds for personal lifestyle expenses including dinners, events, taxis, and gifts for each other. The initial investigation reportedly found apparent rule-breaking, but there's no evidence the internal investigation was completed or reached a concluding finding of wrongdoing. Importantly, there's no indication that the departures of any managers, including Reeves, were linked to this investigation or spending issues. Reeves' team maintains she left HBOSS on good terms during restructuring, with her lawyer confirming it was a standard mutual exit agreement with no allegations of wrongdoing mentioned by HR. The Chancellor's spokesperson stated she was proud of her work at HBOSS and was unaware of these expense claims until contacted by the media.