Environmental groups launch major campaign against Planning Bill
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
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Labour's 'shameful' planning gift to housebuilders
The Labour government faces fierce criticism after quietly scrapping key environmental rules for major housing developments, handing housebuilders what campaigners call a 'free pass' to bypass vital pollution controls.
Tory minister clashes with government over housing targets
Cabinet minister Claire Coutinho breaks ranks to oppose government's housing targets in her constituency, exposing deep Conservative divisions on planning policy ahead of general election.
China accused of covert UK housing policy influence
Shadow Communities Secretary Steve Reed reveals intelligence suggesting Beijing is attempting to covertly influence British housing policy and local planning decisions.
Labour's planning bill threatens England's nature
The Labour government's controversial planning reforms threaten to concrete over England's countryside while failing to deliver genuinely affordable housing. Exclusive analysis reveals the environmental cost of rushed development.
Leaked Memo Exposes Labour's Housing Crisis Plan
An explosive leaked document exposes Labour's internal strategy to tackle Britain's housing emergency, revealing radical planning reforms and controversial targets that could transform communities across England.
Boston supermarket fury: Council accused of 'communist' tactics
Lincolnshire residents erupt in anger as council officials push through controversial supermarket development, with locals comparing the heavy-handed approach to Soviet-era planning methods.
NSW housing law overhaul risks coalmine approvals surge
Exclusive: Environmental groups demand transparency as controversial planning reforms in New South Wales could fast-track new coal projects under streamlined housing legislation.
Superannuation Overhaul: New Rules Proposed for Your Retirement
Australian workers face significant changes to their superannuation as new government proposals aim to protect retirement savings from excessive fees and underperforming funds. Discover how these reforms could impact your financial future.
Labour's Green Belt shake-up targets commuter towns
Exclusive: Wealthy commuter towns could see thousands of new homes built on protected Green Belt land under Labour's controversial planning reforms, with local councils losing veto powers over major developments.
Reeves clears major planning blockage for development
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has personally intervened to unblock a major housing development, signalling a new era for UK planning policy and sparking debate about government-developer relationships.
London neighbours in bitter bin store planning dispute
A Kensington and Chelsea planning dispute over a modest bin store has escalated into a bitter neighbour feud, revealing the tensions lurking behind multi-million pound properties in one of London's most exclusive postcodes.
Eric Clapton in Surrey planning row with neighbours
Rock icon Eric Clapton embroiled in planning dispute with neighbours over extensive renovations to his £15million Surrey estate, including new fencing and security measures that locals claim are causing disruption.
Labour's radical planning shake-up targets green belt for new towns
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils ambitious planning reforms targeting green belt land for new housing developments, drawing comparisons to Disney-style communities and sparking controversy over urban sprawl and local democracy.
Reeves Unveils Labour's Economic Revolution
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers landmark speech outlining Labour's radical economic overhaul, from housebuilding boom to planning system shake-up and North Sea oil confrontation.
State Pension Age Shock: Millions May Work Longer
Exclusive: The UK government is reportedly considering accelerating the rise of the State Pension age to 68, a move that could force millions in their late 40s and early 50s to work years longer than expected.
Rachel Reeves rules out major tax hikes to fuel growth
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to prioritise economic growth over significant tax increases, promising a 'decade of national renewal' with a focus on planning reform and infrastructure investment.
Reeves Rules Out Pension Lump Sums in Retirement Blow
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has shut down the possibility of reintroducing a popular pension policy, dealing a blow to retirees seeking greater financial flexibility. The decision signals a major shift in Labour's retirement strategy.
IKEA introduces new £1.99 charge for shoppers
IKEA has announced a new £1.99 service charge for customers using its popular planning services. Discover how this change affects shoppers and what alternatives are available.
Westminster Council unlawful migrant hotel approval scandal
Westminster City Council faces severe backlash and legal scrutiny after allegedly approving a controversial plan to house migrants in a city centre hotel without proper planning permission. The scheme, which proposed adding extra rooms to the Page 8 hotel
Planning System Not to Blame for Housing Shortage
New research debunks the common political narrative that planning red tape is causing the housing crisis. Discover the real reasons behind Britain's homebuilding failures.
Family's Home Ruined by Monstrous Warehouse in Planning Row
A British family's dream home has been plunged into darkness after a colossal warehouse was constructed directly opposite their property, sparking a fierce local planning battle and raising serious questions about UK council development policies.
Rachel Reeves Delivers 'Tough But Necessary' First Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her inaugural Budget, confronting the 'worst inheritance since WW2' with sweeping reforms to planning, infrastructure, and fiscal policy to spur economic growth.
Legally Slash Your Inheritance Tax Bill
Discover expert-approved, completely legal methods to significantly reduce or even eliminate your Inheritance Tax liability. Learn how gifting, pensions, and trusts can safeguard your estate for your loved ones.
Rayner to sanction councils blocking housing developments
Deputy PM Angela Rayner unveils a major crackdown on English local authorities that obstruct housing development, threatening financial penalties and potential government intervention to tackle the housing crisis.
UK Pension Crisis: Millions Risk Retirement Poverty
Exclusive investigation reveals how UK workers are sabotaging their retirement savings. Discover the five critical pension mistakes to avoid and secure your financial future.
Angela Rayner pledges housing revolution with new towns
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner vows a radical housing overhaul with new towns, affordable homes, and sweeping planning reforms to tackle the UK's deepening crisis.
NSW Minister: Housing objectors are 'un-Sydneylike'
NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully triggers backlash after describing residents opposing new housing developments as 'un-Sydneylike'. The controversial remarks come amid a fierce debate over Sydney's housing crisis and development policies.
Tory Councillor's GTA-Style Rant Against Solar Farms
A Conservative councillor has sparked outrage and ridicule by releasing a Grand Theft Auto-style video advert that shows him blowing up solar farms with a rocket launcher, in a bizarre protest against green energy projects in the UK countryside.
NSW Overhauls Planning Rules to Boost Sydney Housing Density
The Minns government pushes through major planning reforms to boost housing density across Sydney and key NSW regions, facing fierce opposition from local councils and communities over infrastructure and character concerns.
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