7 h. ago New proposal to build 101 West Lothian home development on field site

The proposals would see the area north of the B7015 at Mid Calder completely transformed with a new housing scheme erected on the rural space.

Politics

10 h. ago Developer unveils 42 new homes proposal overlooking Ayr Racecourse

The proposed development could transform overgrown brownfield land to the east of Ayr Racecourse, adjacent to Craigie Road.

Politics

26 h. ago Presenter Kirstie Allsopp joins backlash against Reeves's plan for new mansion tax

The Location, Location, Location presenter joined a chorus of economists and experts in urging Labour to rule out the proposal to slap a punitive levy on high-value homes in next month's Budget.

Economics

28 h. ago Presenter Kirstie Allsopp joins backlash against Reeves' plan for new mansion tax

The Location, Location, Location presenter joined a chorus of economists and experts in urging Labour to rule out the proposal to slap a punitive levy on high-value homes in next month's Budget.

Economics

4 d. ago London ‘emergency’ housebuilding package unveiled with lower affordable targets and grants for developers

London ‘emergency’ housebuilding package unveiled with lower affordable targets and grants for developers  Inside Housing

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4 d. ago UK Unveils Emergency Housing Plan to Boost London Development

UK Unveils Emergency Housing Plan to Boost London Development  Bloomberg.com

Politics

6 d. ago Plans for huge West Lothian housing development pulled before council meeting

Developers at the Heartlands site which covers for former Polkemmet Colliery pulled proposals for almost 2,000 new homes just a day before they were supposed to go to councillors.

Politics

7 d. ago Fury as ‘massive’ new town with 20,000 homes is kept ‘secret’ from councillors

FURIOUS councillors are demanding to know why proposals for a massive 20,000-home new town were kept "secret" from them. The proposal was submitted by landowner Belport and its potential was recognised by the New Towns Taskforce which left locals angry. The New Towns Taskforce is an independent expert advisory panel established in September 2024 to...

Society

1 week ago Home Office offers extra resources in bid to undo ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa tie

No 10 says discussions happening ‘at pace’ with West Midlands police asked to provide alternate proposalsThe Home Office is offering extra support to West Midlands police in an effort to reverse its ban on fans of the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv attending a match at Villa Park next month.After a political outcry about the police decision that would stop Israeli fans going to the match, Downing Street said on Friday that discussions were happening “at pace across government” to resolve the issue. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Trump officials cancel major solar project in latest hit to renewable energy

Esmeralda 7 would have been one of biggest solar power projects and produced enough energy to power 2m homesThe Trump administration has killed a massive proposed solar power project in Nevada that would have been one of the largest in the world, indicating that the White House plans to attack not only wind power but all renewable energy.On Thursday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) changed the status of the Esmeralda 7 project to say its environmental review has been “cancelled”, climate publication Heatmap first reported. The agency provided no explanation and did not respond to a request for comment. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Barratt Homes West Scotland unveils first CGI images of new Glenboig development

The collection of stylish two-, three- and four-bedroom homes is already generating strong interest from first-time buyers and growing families.

Politics

3 w. ago Top Tory says Reform 'marching to the left' as he plots draconian welfare cuts

Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride has said foreign workers who unexpectedly lose their jobs may have to go back to their homelands as he announced sweeping welfare proposals

Politics

3 w. ago Young people could get £5k cash rebate towards first home under proposal – check if you’d eligible

YOUNG people could get a £5,000 cash rebate towards the cost of their first home as part of new Tory proposals. Shadow secretary Mel Stride is reportedly set to reveal plans for a "first-job bonus", that would divert national insurance payments into a long-term savings account. Under the proposals, the first £5,000 worth of NI...

Economics

3 w. ago Homebuyers will save money and time under new proposals, says Housing Secretary

Steve Reed said the reforms would ‘fix a broken system’ to make property purchases more straightforward.

Society

3 w. ago England fans set for World Cup TV nightmare amid player welfare concerns

England could secure their spot at the World Cup next summer when they face Latvia in a couple of weeks, but the tournament could propose challenges for fans watching from home

Sport

4 w. ago Labour to announce tough new rules for migrants including higher English standard

It is among the changes being proposed by the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood today as she addresses the Labour party conference in her first major speech in the role

Events

4 w. ago High standard of English to be required for leave to remain, Mahmood to pledge

Home secretary to set out proposed tougher conditions including not taking benefits and ‘spotless’ criminal recordCriminals and people who cannot speak English to “a high standard” will be denied permission to settle in the UK, Shabana Mahmood will announce on Monday, in proposals intended to contain the growing electoral threat from Reform UK.In a speech framing herself as a “tough home secretary”, Mahmood will say people seeking indefinite leave to remain (ILR) will have to demonstrate they have integrated and “contributed” to society through national insurance payments and voluntary work, and not relied on benefits. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Mahmood to outline tougher stance on migrants seeking indefinite leave to remain

The Home Secretary will set out a series of conditions proposed by the Government at the Labour conference on Monday.

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