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Rebuild Britain to look like Bath: Robert Jenrick praises radical plan to replace rows of post-war bungalows with Georgian-style terraces A proposed shake-up of planning rules advocates giving homeowners a vote to decide on a new design It could pave the way for suburban communities of cramped semis to be completely transformed Revamping tired neighbourhoods … Read more
By James Robinson for MailOnline William Beckford William Beckford – often referred to as Alderman Beckford to distinguish him from his novelist son of the same name – was a well-known political figure in the 18th century. A vastly wealthy man, he twice served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1762 and 1769. But … Read more
Housing Minister Robert Jenrick was accused of a ‘betrayal of homeowners’ tonight as he confirmed they will get billions of pounds of taxpayers cash to replace dangerous cladding – but only if they live in the tallest buildings. The cabinet minister unveiled the long-awaited £5billion scheme for victims of the cladding scandal that emerged in the … Read more
Children will return to face-to-face lessons in January, a senior minister claimed today amid claims that some schools may remain shut until February. Communities Minister Robert Jenrick said that classes would restart in person in ‘the first few weeks of January’, with teachers administering Covid tests to pupils to cut down on disruption. His comments … Read more
Robert Jenrick says it is a ‘personal decision’ whether to hug family at Christmas despite Chris Whitty grimly warning people must not do so ‘if you want them to survive’ Robert Jenrick said it is a personal choice if people hug relatives at Christmas Prof Chris Whitty said last night people should not ‘if you … Read more
A Cabinet minister today insisted areas could be moved out of brutal Tier 3 lockdown before Christmas as the government desperately tries to quell a Tory revolt. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said there was ‘every reason to believe’ the restrictions can be loosened in some places over the coming weeks – despite MPs having been … Read more
Robert Jenrick today resisted calls from the Government’s scientific experts for another national lockdown as he said ‘you can’t have a stop-start country’. The Housing Secretary said it is the Government’s ‘very firm view’ that a nationwide ‘circuit breaker’ shutdown is not the right way forward as he insisted ministers intend to stick to their … Read more
Beleaguered Matt Hancock did not breach curfew rules by drinking in a Commons’ bar, one of his colleagues said today – after the Health Secretary made a crass joke about the Government’s test and trace failings. Mr Hancock is under pressure after he arrived at a Commons bar just before a 9.40pm vote, ordered a glass … Read more
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick facing demand for a probe into £25m payment for town in his constituency from scheme designed to help more deprived areas By David Wilcock, Whitehall Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 13:59 BST, 11 October 2020 | Updated: 14:00 BST, 11 October 2020 Minister Robert Jenrick was facing mounting calls for an investigation … Read more
Could face masks be made mandatory in offices? Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick says wearing coverings in workplaces ‘does have some benefit’ and it ‘will be taken into consideration’ Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said face masks ‘have some benefit’ at work He said making them compulsory in offices ‘will be taken into consideration’ Comments represent a … Read more