The Latest Breaking News from Michael Gove

Government defeats bid to remove Israel ‘carve-out’ from boycott ban legislation

Tory former cabinet minister Kit Malthouse had sought to remove the prohibition from the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Government Storm Babet grant too little too late, say flood-hit residents

Jake Seath, who has been left homeless after flooding in Dundee last week, directly criticised Environment Secretary Therese Coffey.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

People affected by Storm Babet floods could be in line for £500 payment

Hundreds of people have been left homeless by the storm

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Ministers delaying no fault evictions ban until after court reforms

Housing charities were angered by the further delay as Labour warned ministers were kicking the promise into the ‘long grass’.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

UK must stand with Israel against Hamas, Michael Gove tells London rally

Communities secretary calls for safe return of Israeli hostages during Trafalgar Square event

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023

Ministers abandon plan to end pollution rules for England housebuilders

Michael Gove had been planning to rip up EU-derived scheme that forces developers to pay to offset pollution

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

Gove to bring bill banning public bodies from boycotting Israel next week

Exclusive: Bill to be brought for third reading but some Tories say it could heighten community tensions

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

Britain’s Housing Crisis: What Went Wrong? review – the most nakedly furious documentary of the year

This rage-fuelled chronicle of mismanagement, corruption and greed – featuring the likes of Michael Gove – will leave you incredulous. It is fine, anger-powered work

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Ban on no-fault evictions in England unlikely this year

Government ‘fast running out of time’ to pass bill reforming rental market, a cross-party open letter argues

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Social housing complaints probed by ombudsman hit record high

Property condition remained the leading category as to why complaints were being made, followed by complaints handling, and health and safety.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023