3 h. ago One part of the UK might escape Starmer’s smoking ban, minister admits

Prime minister was warned his flagship plans could see him end up in court over key agreement with the European Union, designed to deal with major issues caused by Britain’s exit from the bloc

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32 h. ago Labour's Plan B on growth bulldozers! Desperate Rachel Reeves hopes slashing more planning rules can ease Budget crisis

Fresh additions to the Government's flagship planning Bill are aimed at speeding up the building of new water reservoirs, onshore wind farms and large housing schemes.

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44 h. ago Flagship planning Bill amendments to speed up reservoir and wind farm building

A series of new additions to the Government’s planning Bill could also arrest attempts at lengthy judicial review.

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5 d. ago Keir Starmer orders planning bill rewrite in bid to get Budget boost

UK ministers working through weekend to agree amendments meant to speed up big infrastructure projects and housing schemes

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3 w. ago Couple are locked in neighbour row with Old Etonian 'who dated Princess Kate' over 113

Sir Henry Ropner, 43, who reportedly dated Kate Middleton when she and William briefly split, has agreed a deal to lease 113-acres of land to build a solar farm in North Yorkshire.

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3 w. ago Empty farm buildings could be transformed into 13 dream country homes

There are barns, stables, a cute fairytale tower, plus a recently update pretty cottage to live in as you create this hamlet of homes

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