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Gove says even the most ‘Thatcher-worshipping’ people want more social housing

Cabinet minister Michael Gove has said even the most “Thatcher-worshipping” people want more social housing, as he acknowledged there is an “urgent” need for action. The Housing Secretary warned that the “inadequacy” of many homes, and “fragility ...

21 Apr 2022 at 02:25

Downing Street denies ministers have abandoned target for building new homes

Downing Street has insisted the Government remains committed to its target for building new homes after Housing Secretary Michael Gove said it was only “one criterion” ministers had to consider. Mr Gove acknowledged the aim to build 300,000 ...

11 May 2022 at 15:55

Raising average GCSE scores will ‘disadvantage the disadvantaged’ – Lord Baker

One of the architects of GCSEs has criticised Government plans in the Schools White Paper, published on Monday, to raise the average GCSE score in maths and English from 4.5 to 5 by 2030. The White Paper said pupils who were falling behind ...

30 Mar 2022 at 13:25

‘Utter madness’ for neighbours to vote on planning permits, says committee chair

A Tory committee chairman has lashed out at a suggestion new legislation could allow residents the chance to vote on whether or not their neighbours are granted planning permission. Housing Secretary Michael Gove has said giving the ...

11 May 2022 at 22:55

Brexit: Johnson tells EU there is no need for ‘drama’ over Northern Ireland

Boris Johnson has told the European Union there is no need for “drama” as he doubled down on hints he could override elements of his post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland. The Prime Minister said on Wednesday that the Good Friday ...

11 May 2022 at 19:25

Boris Johnson tells ministers to ‘go faster’ on ideas for cost-of-living crisis

Boris Johnson has told his ministers to “go faster” in delivering ideas to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis but was resisting growing pressure to hold an emergency budget. The Prime Minister urged Cabinet ministers to be “as ...

11 May 2022 at 18:25

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Budget ‘erosion’ is the biggest challenge for councils, says Cosla president

The “erosion” of councils’ core budgets is the “biggest single challenge” facing local authorities in Scotland, a leading councillor will tell the First Minister. Alison Evison, the president of the local government ...

24 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

‘Unacceptable’ for devolved governments’ decisions to be impacted by Westminster

It would be “unacceptable” for public health decisions of the devolved administrations to be impacted by funding decisions taken by the UK Government, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Reports suggest the Prime Minister ...

21 Feb 2022 at 13:25

Scotland

Gove sets out plan to give UK Government cash ‘straight to’ Scottish councils

The UK Government wants to give cash directly to Scotland’s councils as it looks to replace European Union funding in the wake of Brexit. While Scotland’s 32 local authorities receive the bulk of their money ...

24 Feb 2022 at 17:55

Michael Gove criticised for ‘silly voices’ as families ‘struggle to survive’

Michael Gove has been criticised for “using silly voices” as he appeared to attempt American and Scouse accents during a broadcast interview. The Communities Secretary was talking about the prospect of an ...

11 May 2022 at 10:55

Michael Gove: No security concerns were shared with me about Evgeny Lebedev

Michael Gove has defended Russian-born businessman Evgeny Lebedev’s appointment to the House of Lords. The Communities Secretary said there was a “distinction to be drawn” between Lord Lebedev and his ...

13 Mar 2022 at 13:55

Britons to be asked to house Ukrainian refugees

The Government will ask the British public to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the fighting in their country amid continuing criticism of its response to the refugee crisis. Levelling Up ...

11 Mar 2022 at 07:25

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