New ‘polluter pays’ tax on high-rise developments will fund repair of fire safety defects – including unsafe cladding – in the wake of Grenfell Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick will reveal details of a ‘polluter pays’ tax Sources said the move would protect leaseholders and taxpayers from the cost More than a million private flats are … Read more
A senior Cabinet minister blasted ‘racist and extremely serious’ criminal anti-Semitism today after a week of shame on Britain’s streets. Communities Minister Robert Jenrick lashed out at the treatment of British Jews by people furious at the actions of the Israeli military in attacking Gaza. As the tensions in the Middle East spilled over into … Read more
Plan to impose loans on cladding victims must be scrapped, MPs say Government schemes to help leaseholders ‘do not go far enough’, says report The report warns that the cladding crisis threatens the entire housing market Assessment piles more pressure on Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick By Miles Dilworth For The Daily Mail Published: 00:26 BST, … Read more
BBC presenter Samira Ahmed says she is ‘haunted’ by fear that corporation’s coverage boosted Nigel Farage and Ukip Ms Ahmed’s comments prompted a discussion with her bosses at the BBC who have previously warned staff over making partial comments on politics She had been interviewing Ian Hislop for her own non-BBC podcast Ms Ahmed said … Read more
Planning rules will be relaxed so we can turn empty High Street shops into FLATS in bid to revitalise deserted areas under new scheme being considered by Housing Secretary Planning restrictions will be relaxed so empty shops can converted more easily Full planning applications will no longer be required to convert shops It will become … Read more
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden slams ‘sneering’ mockery of minister’s union flag and Queen portrait by BBC presenters during interview Oliver Dowden joined criticism of BBC hosts mockery of minister’s union flag Culture Secretary said sometimes the comments descended into ‘sneering’ Government issued guidance for union flags to be flown on buildings every day By James … Read more
Shops will be able to stay open until 10pm six days a week to turbocharge the high street and help the economy recover. Robert Jenrick announced that from April 12, extended daily opening hours will be introduced when non-essential retail reopens its doors. The Communities Secretary said this would help ensure the safe reopening of … Read more
The Union flag is to be flown on all UK Government buildings every day in a bid to unite the nation, new guidance has set out. At present, Union flags are only required to be flown on all UK Government buildings on designated days, but the new guidance from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media … Read more
Liverpool’s Labour city council is to be stripped of some of its powers for the next three years amid a corruption probe, it was confirmed today. Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said he plans to to appoint commissioners to run some aspects of the authority after a damning report by inspectors. A team led by Max Caller … Read more
Get ready for an ale fresco summer! Every pub and restaurant will be allowed to erect a MARQUEE to boost trade after lockdown Robert Jenrick will announce the move as a £56 million ‘welcome back’ initiative Ministers announced £100 million support for reopening of local authority gyms It is hoped move will help hospitality sector … Read more