New ‘polluter pays’ tax on high-rises will fund repair of fire safety defects in wake of Grenfell

New ‘polluter pays’ tax on high-rise developments will fund repair of fire safety defects – including unsafe cladding – in the wake of Grenfell Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick will reveal details of a ‘polluter pays’ tax  Sources said the move would protect leaseholders and taxpayers from the cost More than a million private flats are … Read more

Robert Jenrick blasts ‘racist and extremely serious’ anti-Semitic attacks on British Jews

A senior Cabinet minister blasted ‘racist and extremely serious’ criminal anti-Semitism today after a week of shame on Britain’s streets. Communities Minister Robert Jenrick lashed out at the treatment of British Jews by people furious at the actions of the Israeli military in attacking Gaza. As the tensions in the Middle East spilled over into … Read more

Robert Jenrick blasts ‘racist and extremely serious’ anti-Semitic attacks on British Jews

A senior Cabinet minister blasted ‘racist and extremely serious’ criminal anti-Semitism today after a week of shame on Britain’s streets. Communities Minister Robert Jenrick lashed out at the treatment of British Jews by people furious at the actions of the Israeli military in attacking Gaza. As the tensions in the Middle East spilled over into … Read more

Plan to impose loans on cladding victims must be scrapped, MPs say

Plan to impose loans on cladding victims must be scrapped, MPs say Government schemes to help leaseholders ‘do not go far enough’, says report   The report warns that the cladding crisis threatens the entire housing market  Assessment  piles more pressure on Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick  By Miles Dilworth For The Daily Mail Published: 00:26 BST, … Read more

BBC presenter Samira Ahmed says she is ‘haunted’ by fear coverage boosted Nigel Farage and Ukip 

BBC presenter Samira Ahmed says she is ‘haunted’ by fear that corporation’s coverage boosted Nigel Farage and Ukip Ms Ahmed’s comments prompted a discussion with her bosses at the BBC who have previously warned staff over making partial comments on politics She had been interviewing Ian Hislop for her own non-BBC podcast Ms Ahmed said … Read more

BBC presenter Samira Ahmed says she is ‘haunted’ by fear coverage boosted Nigel Farage and Ukip 

BBC presenter Samira Ahmed says she is ‘haunted’ by fear that corporation’s coverage boosted Nigel Farage and Ukip Ms Ahmed’s comments prompted a discussion with her bosses at the BBC who have previously warned staff over making partial comments on politics She had been interviewing Ian Hislop for her own non-BBC podcast Ms Ahmed said … Read more

Oliver Dowden slams ‘sneering’ BBC mockery of minister’s union flag

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden slams ‘sneering’ mockery of minister’s union flag and Queen portrait by BBC presenters during interview Oliver Dowden joined criticism of BBC hosts mockery of minister’s union flag Culture Secretary said sometimes the comments descended into ‘sneering’  Government issued guidance for union flags to be flown on buildings every day  By James … Read more

Oliver Dowden slams ‘sneering’ BBC mockery of minister’s union flag

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden slams ‘sneering’ mockery of minister’s union flag and Queen portrait by BBC presenters during interview Oliver Dowden joined criticism of BBC hosts mockery of minister’s union flag Culture Secretary said sometimes the comments descended into ‘sneering’  Government issued guidance for union flags to be flown on buildings every day  By James … Read more

Shops to stay open until 10pm six days a week to boost high street

Shops will be able to stay open until 10pm six days a week to turbocharge the high street and help the economy recover. Robert Jenrick announced that from April 12, extended daily opening hours will be introduced when non-essential retail reopens its doors. The Communities Secretary said this would help ensure the safe reopening of … Read more

Shops to stay open until 10pm six days a week to boost high street

Shops will be able to stay open until 10pm six days a week to turbocharge the high street and help the economy recover. Robert Jenrick announced that from April 12, extended daily opening hours will be introduced when non-essential retail reopens its doors. The Communities Secretary said this would help ensure the safe reopening of … Read more