MPs vote to ban public bodies from boycotting Israel and other countries Government wins Commons vote despite more than 80 Tory backbenchers joining Labour in abstaining on the vote The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023
Michael Gove blames Greens for arguments between UK and Scottish Governments MICHAEL Gove has blamed recent disagreements between the UK and Scottish Governments on the Scottish The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2023
The tide is coming in fast on Rishi Sunak – and it’s full of sewage The prime minister’s pledges to transform the country look about as rock steady as Thames Water’s balance sheets, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023
Aberdeen and Glasgow selected as first 'investment zones' in Scotland TWO Scottish cities have been selected as the sites for the UK Government’s first “investment zones” in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2023
Brexit meant Scottish and UK Governments had 'poor' relations during pandemic, says John Swinney The former SNP Deputy First Minister told the UK Covid Inquiry in London that relationships between Westminster and Holyrood had been harmed by the prospect of Britain leaving the EU with no deal. Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023
Awaab's death was a 'hammer blow to our conscience', housing secretary says - now he has a powerful legacy that will save lives 'It shouldn't have taken Awaab's death to focus attention, but out of that tragedy has come a renewed move to deal with this' Manchester Evening News · Jun 28, 2023
Why so many people have had enough of experts – and how to win back trust When senior British politician Michael Gove announced in 2016 that the public had “had enough of experts” in the lead up to the Brexit vote, it highlighted a growing trend for questioning the authority and power of experts. The Conversation · Jun 28, 2023
How metro mayors are getting things done -- even if they have limited money and power The word “mayor”, in the English governance landscape, refers to many different roles. Until the turn of the 21st century, it mostly described non-partisan ceremonial leaders of towns and boroughs in England and Wales, most often elected by councillors. The further ceremonial title of Lord Mayor was conferred by royal… The Conversation · Jun 28, 2023
Sarah Vine claims she was groped by Harry Enfield at Downing Street party As Daisy Goodwin accuses Daniel Korski of groping her at Downing Street, Vine says Goodwin wasn’t the only person to be allegedly groped at No 10 The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Activists seek to confront UK’s plan to ban boycotting Israel Pro-Palestinian campaigners are lobbying British MPs to vote down the bill in July that would outlaw sanctioning Israel. Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2023
I smoked cannabis but ‘didn’t get very high’, says Michael Gove Cabinet minister shares concerns about strength of THC content in drug today The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Historic day for Awaab's Law ahead as petition set to be handed in The crucial Bill is being debated in Parliament for the final time Manchester Evening News · Jun 27, 2023
The Guardian view on banning council boycotts: a blow to local democracy Editorial: Outlawing economic pressure on foreign governments is a cynical and authoritarian move that attacks legitimate protest The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023
No other child should suffer in the way that Awaab did. The week ahead is crucial A lost boy, 'full of smiles' and the campaign for legal change in his memory Manchester Evening News · Jun 25, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023 Tory MPs voice concerns over tabled ban on public bodies boycotting Israel Exclusive: Backbenchers tell Michael Gove they may oppose bill designed to stop sanctions separate to those set by government
Liverpool Echo · Jun 22, 2023 Government 'considering' stepping in over controversial greenbelt plans The plans are the first stage of proposals to build nearly 8,000 homes on the Wirral
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023 Oil well ruling ‘could have significant repercussions’, Supreme Court told Friends of the Earth said 59-year-old Sarah Finch’s legal battle with Surrey County Council was ‘critically important’.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023 Environmental campaigner in Supreme Court fight over oil drilling Sarah Finch was challenging Surrey County Council over its decision to allow a well near Gatwick to be retained and expanded.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 Jeremy Hunt calls mortgage crisis summit as experts urge banks to help those struggling Jeremy Hunt has summoned bosses from Britain’s leading banks to Downing Street to urge them to do more to support customers
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 Jeremy Hunt to hold mortgage summit to pile pressure on banks to increase support The chancellor will call the bosses of major mortgage lenders to Downing Street on Friday for talks on the crisis facing homeowners
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 Chancellor to meet lenders later this week over mortgage rates crunch Jeremy Hunt told the House of Commons he would be asking what flexibilities might be possible.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 Martin Lewis says ticking time bomb he warned of is ‘now exploding’ The Money Saving Expert reveals what he thinks banks need to do to ease pressure on homeowners as more mortgage deals are pulled
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 Watch: Jeremy Hunt questioned on mortgage rates and cost of living Watch as Jeremy Hunt is questioned by opposition MPs in the House of Commons on mortgage rates and the cost of living on Tuesday, 20 June.
The Week · Jun 20, 2023 Where is the cheapest place to rent in the UK? A growing number of young people are unable to fly the nest because of soaring rental costs, latest figures show.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 Michael Gove says 25-year fixed rates could ease mortgage crisis Housing secretary suggests Canadian-type deals – as Sunak government under pressure to end ‘mortgage horror show’