6 h. ago ‘Ukraine’s future is our future’, says Starmer, as he vows coalition will take Russian oil and gas off market to choke funding – Europe live

Zelenskyy, Starmer and members of ‘coalition of willing’ give press conferenceA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Society

8 h. ago Zelenskyy says Putin pushing Ukraine towards ‘humanitarian disaster’ as he meets Starmer and European leaders – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of human cost of attacks on energy infrastructureA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Zelenskyy at Downing Street for talks with Starmer and ‘coalition of willing’ after meeting King Charles – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to press case for using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defencesA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Zelenskyy meets King Charles before discussion with Starmer and ‘coalition of the willing’ over military support – Europe live

King Charles hosts Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Windsor Castle before meeting to consider using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defencesA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Events

25 h. ago Govt forced to water down affordable housing targets as London property market 'in crisis', minister says

Govt forced to water down affordable housing targets as London property market 'in crisis', minister says  Sky News

Politics

29 h. ago Sadiq Khan drops affordable homes target to get London building

Sadiq Khan drops affordable homes target to get London building  The Times

Events

31 h. 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

Events

31 h. ago Ministers confirm plans to reduce London’s affordable housing quotas

Ministers confirm plans to reduce London’s affordable housing quotas  The Guardian

Politics

32 h. ago Affordable homes target slashed to 20% to tackle London’s housebuilding crisis

The Government said a perfect storm of economic conditions has created a housebuilding emergency.

Events

33 h. ago London housing crisis: Sadiq Khan slashes affordable housing ratio to 20%

London housing crisis: Sadiq Khan slashes affordable housing ratio to 20%  London Evening Standard

Events

3 d. ago Five big questions about Cardiff's new parking plan with Land Rover tax

Cardiff Council has approved a new parking plan for the city aimed at reducing commuter parking and encouraging more sustainable travel

Politics

4 d. ago Don’t cut London’s affordable housing quotas, Labour MPs urge ministers and mayor

Don’t cut London’s affordable housing quotas, Labour MPs urge ministers and mayor  The Guardian

Politics

4 d. ago Will affordable housing be the casualty as London tackles its building emergency?

Will affordable housing be the casualty as London tackles its building emergency?  The Guardian

Politics

5 d. ago As Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirm their unexpected relationship

Katy Perry confirmed her relationship with former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau this week when they packed on the PDA during a yacht trip.

Politics

7 d. ago London developers told: Affordable homes target cut won't last forever

Percentage of new homes in capital required to be affordable will be cut from 35% to 20% - but only for a limited period

Events

7 d. ago London developers to be allowed to reduce percentage of affordable homes

London developers to be allowed to reduce percentage of affordable homes  The Guardian

Politics

8 d. ago London housing crisis: Affordable homes ratio 'to be slashed to 20%' after Sadiq Khan crisis talks

Mayor and Government set to announce that 35% rule will be ditched after housebuilding in the capital plummeted

Events

9 d. ago Renters need to earn at least £40,000 to afford a room in London

Renters need to earn at least £40,000 to afford a room in London  The Telegraph

Economics

1 week ago Government update on plans to reduce age when you can get free NHS prescriptions

Several groups of people can currently get free NHS prescriptions

Politics

1 week ago ‘We couldn’t afford being two doctors in London, but here we can’

‘We couldn’t afford being two doctors in London, but here we can’  The Times

Politics