Housing minister Matthew Pennycook says the government’s ‘new homes accelerator’ has “unlocked and sped up the delivery of almost 100,000 homes” in the past year. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook insists the government is making “tangible progress” in reducing small boat crossings but admits “we want to see more rapid change”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook describes Reform UK’s plans for mass deportations of migrants as “unworkable gimmicks” and says Nigel Farage’s plans to negotiate returns agreements with countries like Iran and Eritrea are “for the birds”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook insists the government are “not planning to either withdraw permanently or temporarily” from the European Convention on Human Rights but admits the ECHR does need “reform”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer welcomes Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to Downing Street, where the pair are to agree a new bilateral deal to remove border checks at Gibraltar. Starmer calls it a "very important day" for his government, praising the work done to secure the agreement and highlighting the close ties between the UK and Spain. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
High-caffeine energy drinks are to be banned for under-16s in England to prevent harm to children's health, the Government has said. The plan will make it illegal to sell energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre to anyone under 16 across all retailers, including online, in shops, restaurants, cafes and vending machines. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez arrives in Downing Street, greeted by Sir Keir Starmer, ahead of talks on "shared priorities" including trade, defence and migration. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch criticises Deputy PM Angela Rayner, saying Labour ministers are seeking to raise taxes while she tries to avoid paying her own. She calls the situation "hypocrisy" and says Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has described tax evasion as a criminal offence, must apply the same standards to his own front bench. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Angela Rayner admits she owes additional tax on her Hove flat, after taking expert legal advice. She says she initially relied on counsel that she was liable for standard stamp duty but later found this was inaccurate due to a family trust. The deputy prime minister has alerted the independent adviser on the ministerial code and HMRC, saying she will pay any tax owed and fully comply. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Disabilities minister, Stephen Timms, has said that changes to PIP eligibility are needed to make the benefit "sustainable for the long term". He said that he is satisfied that Labour has done enough..
The shadow business secretary has hit out at the government for plans to 'cut disability payments'. Responding to the proposed cuts, Andrew Griffith said: "When you're spending taxpayer's money, you..
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