Keir Starmer’s Labour vows to crack down on second homeowners exploiting tax loophole by classifying their properties as holiday lets Tory MP Selaine Saxby also admitted the tax inequalities ‘need looking at’ By Kumail Jaffer For Mailonline Published: 19:06 BST, 2 August 2023 | Updated: 19:40 BST, 2 August 2023 Labour has pledged to crack … Read more
Michael Gove struggled through a toe-curling eight-second silence when he was asked for Nicola Sturgeon‘s ‘biggest achievement’ during an interview today. The Levelling Up Secretary seemed completely stumped after being prompted to pay tribute to the outgoing Scottish First Minister as he appeared on the BBC‘s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme. Mr Gove stared at … Read more
The returning Levelling Up secretary today slated Liz Truss‘s disastrous 44 days as prime minister and vowed to earn the country’s trust again, promising that the new government will fix the economy by rolling back on her policies. Michael Gove told the country: ‘We are sorry’ – as he slammed the former leader, whom he showed … Read more
Tory ex-minister Michael Gove trolls Liz Truss with tweet about ‘strong leadership… funding pressures and support for the vulnerable’ shortly after PM delivers tax cut U-turn and explains why she sacked Kwasi Kwarteng Ex-minister posted picture from a visit to school in his Surrey constituency today Gove praised teachers for ‘providing strong leadership for the … Read more
Landlords will have to refund rent if homes are not kept in good condition and fixed-term tenancies will be outlawed in major shakeup 4.4million families live in rented homes in England, a fifth of which are unfit Housing Secretary Michael Gove said fixed-term tenancies will be outlawed Will be illegal for landlords to ban renting … Read more
The coal comeback: Michael Gove could give green light to UK’s first coal mine in decades in new bid to slash dependence on Russian fuel Britain could approve its first coal mine in decades if it receives a gov green light The move is intended to reduce the UK’s reliance on Russian oil and gas … Read more
Ministers announce U-turn on security checks for Britons hosting Ukrainian refugees in their homes Communities Secretary Michael Gove said would undergo ‘light touch’ checks But, in fact, the measures will be significantly tougher, the Government said All hosts will now have to undergo a DBS check looking at any past convictions By Daily Mail Reporter … Read more
Putin-linked oligarchs could see UK properties seized by government PERMANENTLY and used to house Ukrainian refugees under tough new sanctions being drawn up by Michael Gove Michael Gove is drawing up extra measures to target sanctioned oligarchs Properties could be seized for good without government paying compensation Cabinet ‘enthusiastic’ about the idea but lawyers have … Read more
Cladding scandal firms could be barred from building more properties unless they act to end the scandal of fire-trap homes under new plan Developers must fix unsafe cladding or face being banned from housing market Leaseholders in blocks above 11 metres will be legally protected from payments Housing Secretary Michael Gove announcement was hailed as … Read more
Powerful US-style governors could soon be elected to rule over areas of rural England under Michael Gove’s plans to level up and ‘extend, deepen and simplify devolution’ Devolution plans could see English regions elect US-style governors and mayors Ambitious proposals expected in a white paper will push for local leadership A draft from Michael Gove’s Levelling … Read more
Government watchdog calls for review of the use of foreign CCTV technology in Whitehall after a video of Matt Hancock clinch with Gina Coladangelo was leaked Requested in letter from the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner Fraser Sampson said ‘risks and considerations are complex and multi-faceted’ False claims blamed leak of Hancock clip on hostile … Read more
Ministers and the Cabinet Secretary face a grilling today over claims Boris Johnson tried to get Tory donors to fund a £60,000 Downing Street flat renovation. Cabinet Secretary Simon Case will appear before MPs following a string of explosive allegations made by Dominic Cummings. Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove is also set to answer an … Read more
Shockwaves were sent through No 10 after Boris Johnson appointed two new aides, one of whom is the ex-girlfriend of Michael Gove. Baroness Simone Finn was appointed as deputy chief of staff and Henry Newman was made a senior adviser of Downing Street. The pair are not only allies of Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove … Read more