Boris Johnson’s biggest scandals: From unlawfully closing parliament to Covid lockdown fine The former PM was arguably the architect of his own downfall The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
Westminster donations: The MPs given £250,000 for campaigns and causes Party leaders Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak among MPs topping list The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023
Review of Prevent counter-terror scheme may be ‘redundant’ four years after it began, campaigners say Publication of report delayed by disputes over content and Home Office response The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022
London council ‘failed tenant and left them in disgraceful conditions’, says Michael Gove Housing Secretary criticises Lambeth Council after tenant left in ‘intolerable’ conditions Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2022
Michael Gove spotted on night out with star TV producer a year after divorce Michael Gove was seen outside a Kensington pub with Sam McAlister - an award-winner who booked Prince Andrew's Newsnight interview. A pal said they were just friends Daily Mirror · Dec 29, 2022
North East of England set to elect mayor in 2024 in devolution deal New authority will be handed control of £1.4bn over next 30 years, says Michael Gove The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
Government announces £1.4bn devolution deal for North East Local leaders and mayors across the region called the deal an ‘important milestone’. The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
Hundreds of RBH homes still have damp and mould after Awaab Ishak's death - and new boss expects the number to rise The housing association's new interim boss gives her backing to Awaab's Law Manchester Evening News · Dec 27, 2022
Better design could reduce opposition to new housing, says Michael Gove ‘If places have no heart and soul, levelling up will falter’ The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022
Better design could reduce public opposition to housing developments, says Gove Michael Gove railed against ‘indifferent or insipid’ planning in a report calling for the establishment of a new urban design school. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022
Michael Gove slated for 'short-sighted' cuts to funding for Ukrainian refugees CUTTING the funding that local authorities receive for each Ukrainian refugee they house is “counter-productive and short-sighted” Michael Gove… The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2022
Cutting Ukraine refugee funding is short-sighted, devolved Governments tell Gove Ministers from Wales and Scotland wrote to the Communities Secretary Michael Gove on Friday. The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022
Stockport's housing masterplan delayed for THIRD time as government signals big changes to planning rules The authority has taken legal advice and says its ‘decision to defer is not one that has been taken lightly’ Manchester Evening News · Dec 21, 2022
Nottingham councillors claim Government's social care 'failure' to blame for planned tax rise Nottingham City Council is proposing to increase council tax by 5% next year, with the authority saying that increasing demand for social care is a big issue. Nottingham Post · Dec 21, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Dec 21, 2022 Homes on tragic Awaab Ishak's estate were finally inspected... and 80% had damp and mould It comes as the housing secretary promises action following the toddler's death
Manchester Evening News · Dec 16, 2022 Call to pull Rochdale green belt sites from Greater Manchester's housing masterplan rejected after 'cynical' move Coun John Taylor said it was an ‘opportunity for change’ that Rochdale council ‘ought to grasp with two hands’.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 15, 2022 No change to Greater Manchester masterplan examination - despite indication government could scrap housing targets Green belt campaigners were heartened by housing secretary Michael Gove’s recent statement signalling he intended to make further changes to the planning system.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Landlords told to ‘get a grip’ as almost a quarter of private rented homes do not meet standards Figures emerge as damning report finds ‘significant’ failings by landlord of two-year-old who died in mouldy flat
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Shock figures show almost a quarter of private rented homes do not meet decent standard Figures emerge as damning report finds ‘significant’ failings by landlord of dead two-year-old
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022 Property bosses write to Gove demanding urgent rental sector reforms Letter warns of the disastrous impact of landlords quitting the sector
Chronicle Live · Dec 13, 2022 Every housing association home to be checked for damp and mould after death of toddler Awaab Ishak It comes following the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak - who passed away in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in a one-bedroom housing association flat
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022 Talking Point: Are you happy to pay £20 extra on council tax for TfL? Michael Gove described the Mayor’s plan to increase council tax to fund TfL as “disappointing”
Wales Online · Dec 13, 2022 Every housing association home in England ‘to be checked for issues such as damp and mould’ after toddler's death It comes after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in a one-bedroom housing association flat
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 Every housing association home ‘to be checked for issues such as damp and mould’ The Better Social Housing Review called for housing associations to conduct and publish a thorough audit’ of all social homes across England.
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022 Mayor gets go-ahead to put £20 on council tax for TfL Sadiq Khan has been given the green light by ministers to continue to use council tax to bail out Transport for London.