Sadiq Khan unveils plan to rip up green belt to build flats for Londoners The controversial move is likely to face opposition from environmental campaigners The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
‘The hypocrisy is staggering’: will swift bricks fall prey to government fears of Reform? Campaigner Hannah Bourne-Taylor fears goal of requiring all new homes in England to include a hollow brick to help endangered cavity-nesting birds may be dropped The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025
Labour MP Florence Eshalomi laments 'lost year' for London housebuilding under new Government Housing select committee chair claims Government’s lack of social homes target is because ministers do not want to give critics a ‘stick to beat them with’ Evening Standard · May 1, 2025
Local election campaigns enter final day after parties clash in TV debate Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will be among those out canvassing. Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025
Keir Starmer Slammed as 'Empty Suit' as Doubts Grow Over His Future in No.10 Keir Starmer’s journey to No.10 is the kind of CV that would make most politicians green with envy — private school, Oxford, barrister, head of the Crown The Fashion Central · Apr 29, 2025
Katie Price Shows Off Fresh New Look as She Sends Good Luck Message to London Marathon Runners Katie Price was looking fresh-faced and glam as she sent a good luck message to those taking part in the London Marathon. The Fashion Central · Apr 28, 2025
Angela Rayner 'Threatened to Quit' Over Labour’s Impossible Housing Pledge Angela Rayner has reportedly come close to quitting the Government over Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes. The Fashion Central · Apr 28, 2025
Bergen-Belsen survivors mark 80th anniversary of camp’s liberation About 180 British Jews and deputy PM Angela Rayner among those in attendance at event in northern Germany The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2025
Bergen-Belsen survivors attend event marking 80th anniversary of liberation The delegation took part in the international commemorations at the main Obelisk where Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner spoke. Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2025
Inside Australia’s Most Chilling Prison Feud Between Two Women Too Dangerous to Cross Paths Two of Australia’s most infamous female inmates are caught in a terrifying feud so intense, prison officials have slapped them with a strict non-association order. The Fashion Central · Apr 23, 2025
Ministers move to axe early public consultation phase for infrastructure schemes Ministers insist that forthcoming amendments to flagship planning reforms will protect community input and boost the economy. Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025
Reform would be biggest party in hung parliament if election held today, new poll says More in Common director Luke Tryl said the survey shows ‘British politics has fragmented to an unprecedented level’ The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025
Rats Dancing in the Streets' as Bin Strikes Threaten to Spread Across UK The bin strike chaos plaguing Birmingham could soon be coming to towns across the UK, as the Unite union threatens. The Fashion Central · Apr 15, 2025
What Labour and Mayor Sadiq Khan are doing to revive London's nightlife Ministers want to remove ‘red tape’ they believe is hampering the night-time economy — and say they ‘back the British night out’ Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025 Race against time to secure future of British Steel as No 10 accuses Chinese owners of not acting in good faith It comes as senior politicians across the political divide call on Keir Starmer’s government to block China investing in critical UK infrastructure
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025 Starmer, Rayner and Reeves release tax returns for first time since election The tax returns cover a period of time when Labour was still in opposition, the 2023-24 tax year.
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025 ‘I need my RSJs’ Rayner jokes during visit to Scunthorpe steelworks The Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary thanked British Steel staff for keeping the plant running during a turbulent time.
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025 Government 'confident' British Steel furnaces will stay on amid China row The Deputy Prime Minister insisted that the North Lincolnshire site was ‘crucial’ to the industry in the UK
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025 Raw materials for Scunthorpe steel site ‘paid for’ – Rayner The Deputy Prime Minister insisted that the North Lincolnshire site was ‘crucial’ to the industry in the UK.
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025 Army to help tackle Birmingham rubbish as bin workers vote on strike deal The action by members of Unite began on March 11
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025 Time to build a better future – Brick by Brick THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The first of two homes for survivors of domestic abuse, built with contributions from readers of The Independent, is ready to welcome its residents. The government should now honour its election commitment to the thousands of women and children affected by violence behind closed doors
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025 Birmingham bin workers to be balloted on deal to end strike Unite, the union representing the workers, has called the government’s approach during the strike ‘a disgrace’
Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025 Rayner urges striking Birmingham bin workers to accept ‘improved’ deal Members of the Unite union launched an all-out strike last month in a dispute over pay and jobs.
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 Government backs investment to support airport reopening A £30 million package announced by the mayor of South Yorkshire is aimed at supporting the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025 Streeting worried about rats ‘crawling around’ in Birmingham amid bin strike Members of the Unite union launched an all-out strike last month over pay and jobs which has led to tonnes of black bin bags not being collected.