PMQs sketch: Raac city, b*tch September 6, 2023 If there was ever an evocative symbol of so-called Broken Britain, it is the image of school children turning up on the first day of term to a building at risk of crumbling.
Redefining what green belt means could solve the housing crisis in London September 6, 2023 Everyone wants to build on brownfield land, and no one seems to be wanting to build on the green belt. But one can't go without the other, writes Joshua Bond
Sunak’s onshore wind U-turn fails to impress energy bosses September 5, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's U-turn on onshore wind won't be enough to win over sceptical renewable developers, a top trade body has warned.
Explainer: The sickness benefit system gets an overhaul September 5, 2023 Months ago, Rishi Sunak and his Chancellor Jeremy Hunt went on an offensive to bring people back into the workforce. Armed with carrots and sticks, they were claiming the productivity and economic problems of the country were caused, among other things, by the fact that too many people were staying at home, refusing to come [...]
Chancellor to set out Autumn Statement on November 22 September 5, 2023 Jeremy Hunt will set out an Autumn Statement on November 22, the Chancellor has told MPs.
Sunak poised to ease onshore wind ban after Tory backbench rebellion September 5, 2023 The government is expected to ease restrictions on onshore wind farms after a Tory backbencher rebellion over renewable projects.
Rising star Claire Coutinho faces gruelling start in energy secretary role September 5, 2023 Claire Coutinho has taken over energy policy from Grant Shapps, and faces a highly challenging start to her new role.
Analysis: Rishi Sunak must wish he was still on holiday September 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak may have enjoyed the break but an afternoon of bad news will have brought reality crashing back to him
Sunak’s onshore wind U-turn not enough to lure investment, trade body warns September 4, 2023 Proposals to lift onshore wind out of a de-facto moratorium are unlikely to lead to a ramp up in domestic projects, Renewable UK has warned.
RAAC crisis: Sunak says it’s ‘wrong’ to blame him as education sec caught swearing about coverage September 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak has defended himself against accusations he failed to fully fund a programme to rebuild England’s schools, while his education secretary was caught swearing on camera about the coverage of the row. The Prime Minister on Monday dismissed claims about his record as chancellor made by a former senior official at the Department for [...]