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  • Government pledges ‘whatever it takes’ to get Britain building

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    The construction of three new towns will begin before the next election, the Housing Secretary will pledge at Labour’s party conference. The Government will “do whatever it takes to get Britain building”, Steve Reed is expected to tell Labour members on the opening day of the party’s annual gathering in Liverpool. Work on 12 new [...]

    First time buyers celebrating in front of a sold sign, representing a significant increase in mortgage borrowing in 2025.
  • Rayner out: What is happen next for Labour’s cabinet?

    Politics

    Following Angela Rayner’s resignation from her roles as deputy prime minister, housing secretary, and deputy leader of the Labour Party, what are the following steps to replace her? Rayner admitted to having underpaid stamp duty on her £800,000 seaside flat in Hove, and referred herself to the ethics watchdog Sir Laurie Magnus on Wednesday. On Friday, [...]

    The Labour government is considering relaxing visa rules for global talent in the wake of President Trump's tough reforms.

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