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Gov unveils Cambridge garden city expansion plan

Ministers reveal ambitious plans to transform Cambridge into a world-leading science superhub with thousands of new homes, sparking both excitement and local concerns about infrastructure and water supply.

BBC presenter apologises after on-air blunder

BBC Breakfast host Charlie Stayt was forced into an immediate on-air apology after making an embarrassing gaffe about government minister Michael Gove during Thursday's broadcast.

Government cracks down on unfair council fines

Local authorities across England could be stripped of their power to issue controversial fines for minor offences like putting bins out early or parking offences, as the government launches a major review into 'over-zealous' enforcement.

Mansion Tax Fears Trigger Property Market Jitters

UK housing market faces uncertainty as Housing Secretary Michael Gove repeatedly refuses to rule out new property tax in upcoming Budget, sparking concerns among homeowners and industry experts.

Government slashes London affordable housing quotas

Ministers confirm controversial plans to reduce affordable housing requirements for new developments in London, sparking warnings of worsening the capital's housing crisis and pushing out key workers.

Cricket Legend Dickie Bird Laid to Rest in Barnsley

Hundreds gather in Barnsley to bid farewell to iconic umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird in emotional ceremony attended by cricket's biggest names, including Michael Vaughan and Dickie Bird's close friend Michael Parkinson.

Gove: Beijing Laughs as UK Security Crumbles

Senior Tory Michael Gove delivers chilling assessment of China's influence operations targeting Britain's political institutions, as Labour faces scrutiny over alleged spy links.

Minister appalled by Muslim charity's women ban

Communities Secretary Michael Gove expresses outrage after investigation reveals Muslim charity MEND excludes women from senior positions, raising serious equality concerns.

Councils get new powers to block betting shops and vape stores

Local authorities across England are set to receive sweeping new powers to block new betting shops, payday lenders, and vape stores from opening in a bid to reclaim Britain's high streets. The 'planning crackdown' aims to give communities more control ove

Pip Edwards' New Romance with NYC Bar Tycoon Revealed

P.E Nation founder Pip Edwards sparks romance rumours after being photographed intimately linking arms with wealthy New York City hospitality mogul Michael Zakkour following her split from Michael Clarke.

Andy Burnham's 'King in the North' Crown Challenged

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham faces a backlash as political opponents dissect his record, branding him a 'very, very poor minister' and challenging his 'King in the North' persona ahead of crucial local elections.

Renters' Rights Reforms in Peril Amid Govt U-Turn

Exclusive: Crucial reforms to protect UK renters, including the long-promised ban on 'no-fault' evictions, face being scrapped or severely delayed. Critics warn the government is prioritising landlord interests over the nation's 11 million private tenants

Colman Domingo to Play Michael Jackson in New Biopic

Acclaimed actor Colman Domingo is set to star as the King of Pop in a major new Michael Jackson biopic, 'Michael', produced by Oscar-winning 'Bohemian Rhapsody' team Graham King and John Logan.

UK Prison System Failing on Rehabilitation, Report Warns

A damning new report reveals the catastrophic failure of the UK's prison system to rehabilitate inmates, leading to a vicious cycle of reoffending. Discover the urgent calls for a major overhaul focused on education, skills, and mental health support to t

Tories accused of 'point scoring' over devolution

Labour's Jonathan Ashworth slams the Conservative government for 'playing political games' with the future of English devolution, accusing ministers of undermining serious cross-party talks for electoral gain.

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