Gove backs new design school to challenge ‘indifferent and insipid’ town planning December 27, 2022 Michael Gove has said new housing developments are let down by “indifferent or insipid” town planning, as he calls for a new school for designing. The Levelling Up Secretary made his comments in a foreword for the conservative think tank Policy Exchange, in which he bemoaned modern architecture, saying “all too frequently in Britain the [...]
Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy shift September 23, 2023 Rishi Sunak “does not give a damn” about climate change, Ed Miliband claimed following the Prime Minister’s decision to postpone a series of green policies. The shadow net zero secretary said Mr Sunak saw the drive to cut emissions as an obligation forced on him rather than an economic opportunity. Addressing the online conference of [...]
Matt Hancock denies claims he ignored Covid care home testing advice March 1, 2023 Matt Hancock has denied claims he ignored expert advice on care home testing during the coronavirus pandemic after leaked WhatsApp messages were published by the Telegraph. Journalist Isabel Oakeshott shared more than 100,000 messages with the newspaper after receiving them while working on Hancock’s Pandemic Diaries book, including text exchanges with Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak [...]
Michael Gove: ‘I love Sadiq Khan and am here to help’, but London mayor may lose planning powers December 19, 2023 Michael Gove has said “I love Sadiq Khan” and told the mayor he is “here to help” as he warned City Hall risked losing planning powers for London.
Gaza ground assault looks imminent after Israel issues evacuation order October 13, 2023 Israel appears set for a ground operation in Gaza as it continues to respond to Hamas' missile and militant terror attack at the weekend
Shapps slams Ofgem for being in thrall to energy firms February 6, 2023 Ofgem is in the crosshairs of Business Secretary Grant Shapps, who has accused them of failing to regulate the industry properly.
Brits told to cut energy usage as Government unveils £1bn insulation support November 28, 2022 Households will be advised by the Government to lower boiler flow temperatures and turn down radiators in empty rooms.
British manufacturing sector gets £4.5bn shot in the arm from Jeremy Hunt November 17, 2023 Funding was announced by chancellor Jeremy Hunt this evening, ahead of the much-vaunted Autumn statement next Wednesday, which is likely to focus on productivity in the workforce.
PMQs Sketch: Starmer and Sunak on everyone’s last nerve June 28, 2023 While Thames Water was on the verge of collapse, Sunak and Starmer spent PMQs drawling on about housing targets.
Metropolitan Police ‘acted appropriately’ at Sarah Everard vigil, watchdog finds March 30, 2021 The Metropolitan Police’s handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard was “appropriate”, a report from the official policing inspectorate has concluded. Home secretary Priti Patel ordered the review by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) after widespread outrage at scenes of police using force against mourners at the vigil on [...]