IPSA expenses cover the business costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. Full details on what counts as a claim are in the methodology.
Total claimed this year
£7,000
Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)
£21,685
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £76 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £68 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £52 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £92 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £119 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £57 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £101 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £54 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £55 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £146 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £135 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £96 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £122 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £51 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £51 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £190 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £134 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £90 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £52 for Utilities in 2022-23.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £109 for Utilities in 2022-23.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £44 for Utilities in 2022-23.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £383 for Utilities in 2021-22.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £177 for Utilities in 2021-22.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £141 for Utilities in 2021-22.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £48 for Utilities in 2021-22.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
Year-on-year trend
Itemised claims
| Subcategory | Status | Description | Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Utilities | £76 | 2025-26 | 8 Mar 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — Community Energy | View source |
| Office Costs | Insurance - contents | £60 | 2025-26 | 2 Mar 2026 | Paid | Mobile Telephone Insurance | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £677 | 2025-26 | 26 Feb 2026 | Paid | Upgrade to Caseworker System - Elected Technologies Invoice | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £68 | 2025-26 | 18 Feb 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — BILL PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Website hosting and design | £61 | 2025-26 | 7 Feb 2026 | Paid | IONOS REceipt | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £52 | 2025-26 | 6 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — OVO ENERGY LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £296 | 2025-26 | 3 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Website hosting and design | £360 | 2025-26 | 1 Feb 2026 | Paid | Bluetree Website Hosting and Design | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £92 | 2025-26 | 13 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — BILL PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £1,920 | 2025-26 | 12 Jan 2026 | Paid | Printing of Annual Report | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £3,282 | 2025-26 | 12 Jan 2026 | Paid | Justin Tomlinson - Mailing of MP´s Annual Report | View source |
| Office Costs | Newspapers, journals, magazines | £269 | 2025-26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Paid | Digital Subscription to Daily Telegraph | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £296 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | -£510 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Repaid | Repayment of 60340299:1 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £119 | 2025-26 | 16 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — BILL PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £738 | 2025-26 | 16 Dec 2025 | Paid | ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £165 | 2025-26 | 15 Dec 2025 | Paid | Justin Tomlinson Print - 400 Christmas Cards | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £57 | 2025-26 | 3 Dec 2025 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OVO ENERGY LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £296 | 2025-26 | 3 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £218 | 2025-26 | 3 Dec 2025 | Paid | Banner January 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £85 | 2025-26 | 3 Dec 2025 | Paid | Banner January 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £101 | 2025-26 | 2 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — BILL PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £513 | 2025-26 | 27 Nov 2025 | Paid | Delivery of Calendar Cards by Footprint | View source |
| Office Costs | Website hosting and design | £61 | 2025-26 | 12 Nov 2025 | Paid | Ionos Receipt - 8 Nov 25 | View source |
| Office Costs | Website hosting and design | £50 | 2025-26 | 11 Nov 2025 | Paid | WWW.EPIK.COM | View source |
Conservative average — 2025-26
£18,535
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Outside financial interests
Separate from IPSA expenses, MPs must publicly register outside earnings, donations and support, gifts, land and property, shareholdings and other interests. Data from the UK Parliament Register of Members' Financial Interests, shown by category exactly as published.
1. Employment and earnings
Independent Non-Executive Director
Registered 21 Mar 2022View source
1.2. Employment and earnings - Ongoing paid employment
Agreement starting 04 April 2023 - £50,000.00
£50,000Registered 4 Apr 2023View source
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
Society of London Theatre - £660.00
£660Registered 27 Apr 2026View sourceBPI (British Recorded Music Industry) Limited - £4,911.50
£4,912Registered 19 Mar 2026View sourceVictorious Festival 2025 - £500.00
£500Registered 12 Oct 2025View sourceRugby World Cup (England 2025) - £424.60
£425Registered 26 Sept 2025View sourceGoogle UK Ltd - £1,982.84
£1,983Registered 21 Jul 2025View sourceThe British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, trading as The Ivors Academy - £1,175.00
£1,175Registered 23 Jun 2025View source
Dame Caroline Dinenage expenses — common questions
- How much did Dame Caroline Dinenage claim in expenses in 2025-26?
- Dame Caroline Dinenage claimed £21,685 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Dame Caroline Dinenage claim for?
- In 2025-26, Dame Caroline Dinenage's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£19,997). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Dame Caroline Dinenage's expenses data come from?
- Figures are imported from IPSA (the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority) and the UK Parliament Members API. Every amount links to its original IPSA source record.
Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.