Dominic Cummings joked about trip to countryside before Barnard Castle visit Covid inquiry sees message from Boris Johnson’s ex-adviser shortly before his much-criticised trip to County Durham The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Michael Gove’s explosive texts over No 10’s Covid mistakes revealed Minister told Dominic Cummings in expletive-laden WhatsApps that they were ‘f****** up’ on pandemic response – and apologises to families who lost loved ones due to government mistakes The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
‘We are ‘f***ing up as a government’: Covid inquiry hears Michael Gove WhatsApp Michael Gove sent a WhatsApp message saying the government was “f***ing up” at the beginning of the pandemic, the UK Covid Inquiry has heard. The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023
Michael Gove apologises for mistakes by government during Covid crisis UK was too slow to lock down and initial approach to testing was chaotic, minister tells inquiry The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Michael Gove slapped down at Covid inquiry for suggesting virus was man-made Michael Gove was reprimanded for telling the inquiry ‘there is a significant body of judgment that believes the virus itself was manmade’ The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
Michael Gove apologises for Government’s ‘errors’ during pandemic The veteran Tory told the official inquiry into the pandemic that ‘every decision was difficult and every course was bad’ at the time. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
Covid Inquiry: Michael Gove apologises to victims for 'mistakes made by government' 'I want to take this opportunity to apologise to the victims who endured so much pain...as a result of the mistakes made by the government in response to the pandemic' Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023
Watch: Michael Gove and Jenny Harries give evidence to Covid inquiry Watch as Michael Gove gives evidence to the Covid inquiry on Tuesday, 28 November. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
Gove rejects suggestion that disabled people not prioritised for support during pandemic – as it happened Michael Gove asked about Boris Johnson suggestion package to protect people with disabilities should be prepared ‘in slower time’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Too many pupils miss lessons, says Ofsted, and that’s right. Call it the Michael Gove effect Children are being set up to fail, as teachers quit and school buildings crumble. Gove set the tone – blame him for this rot, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
What is the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill and what does it mean for homeowners? The standard lease extension term is set to increase by over a tenfold Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2023
Michael Gove admits housing crisis is even worse than you think High immigration putting ‘more pressure’ on Britain’s housing, says levelling up secretary amid cabinet row The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023
Liz Truss throws weight behind the Republicans The former PM said she wants a Republican back in the White House Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2023
Bill to ban creation of new leasehold houses to be introduced to Parliament Long-awaited legislation that would ban the creation of new leasehold houses in England and Wales will be introduced to Parliament later. The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2023 NCA questions Matt Hancock and Michael Gove in PPE Medpro inquiry Witness interviews conducted as part of corruption investigation into company linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone
The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2023 Michael Gove 'questioned by agents probing Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm' MICHAEL Gove and Matt Hancock are among the Tory politicians quizzed by the National Crime Agency (NCA) amid an ongoing probe into a firm linked to…
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023 Narrative of extremism must be challenged, Scottish First Minister says Humza Yousaf was speaking after rioting which followed a stabbing in Dublin city centre.
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023 Irish government challenge to UK legacy laws would not derail relations – Gove Ministers in Dublin are deliberating on whether to mount an interstate case against the UK.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 London was apparently too woke for the billboard-covered orb. Why not try the Tory heartlands instead? The company responsible has said it will seek more ‘forward-thinking’ nations to build its three-dimensional migraine, says writer Coco Khan
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023 The Guardian view on regional inequalities: they still need fixing Editorial: The Conservatives’ levelling up programme has been a failure. But Labour should embrace the goal, if not the means
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023 MSG Sphere Stratford: Developer abandons London version of Las Vegas venue after Sadiq Khan blocks plans EXCLUSIVE: MSG’s executive chairman hits out at mayor saying: 'Why doesn’t London want the best show on earth?'
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023 Wales wants to shorten summer school holidays – but are they really too long? Ministers hope to eventually cut break to four weeks but a teaching union says there is no evidence it will help schools
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023 Company hits out as Mayor of London rejects plan for Las Vegas-style giant sphere Controversial plans to build the 300ft illuminated concert venue have been rejected by the Mayor of London
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023 Gove says he has ‘made the case’ for more council funding Michael Gove said he recognised the pressures faced by local councils and was pushing for more resources to deal with them.
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023 Stratford MSG Sphere: Sadiq Khan rejects plans to build version of Las Vegas venue in London London mayor concerned about scale of light pollution and development's green credentials