Housebuilding target at risk over planning shortages, union says The Government’s housebuilding target is at risk because of a shortage of council planners, according to new research. Unison said its study found that one in 10 council planning jobs in England were vacant, which the union said was slowing decisions. The research revealed widespread shortages
Rightmove gives reasons why June saw an ‘unusual’ asking price fall The average price tag on a home fell by 0.6% or £2,113 in June, in the biggest price drop recorded for this month of the year in 14 years, according to a property website. The month-on-month fall took the average asking price across Britain
Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s Children under age 16 will be banned from social media in a “big moment for our country”, Sir Keir Starmer said. The Prime Minister announced the restriction in a Downing Street press conference as he warned social media was having an impact on children’s happiness and mental health.
Khan announces £7m promotion campaign to tackle online ‘disinformation’ Sir Sadiq Khan has announced a £7 million campaign to showcase London to the world and tackle online “disinformation” that he says is harming the capital’s reputation. The Mayor of London said the city had been subjected to a “relentless and unprecedented attack of lies and
Scientists make new discovery about the history of the Giant’s Causeway Scientists have made a new discovery about the history of the Giant’s Causeway rock formation. New research has revealed that Northern Ireland’s volcanic past, which created the Causeway’s distinctive 40,000 basalt columns, happened over a much shorter period than previously thought. It was discovered
Road designers urged to ‘up their game’ to tackle spike in wrong-way driving Motorway designers are being urged to “up their game” after an investigation found reported incidents of wrong-way driving on the roads have increased by 30% in four years. The RAC Foundation issued the plea after National Highways figures obtained by the Press
Bank of England set to hold interest rates as it faces balancing act The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold as policymakers face the task of navigating the Middle East energy shock and a slowing economy. Many economists do not think an interest rate hike is on the cards this
Tommy Fury dedicates boxing victory to newborn son Midas Boxer Tommy Fury has dedicated his boxing victory to his and Molly-Mae Hague’s newborn son, Midas. The former Love Island star, 27, revealed their son’s name, which was spelled out on the back of his shirt and boxing shorts, during his fight against the former world’s
Under-16s social media ban should be part of ‘basket of measures’ – Lisa Nandy Banning social media for under-16s is on its own not “the silver bullet solution”, but should be part of a “basket of measures” to protect children online, the Culture Secretary has said, ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s expected announcement of a
Resident Doctors Call Off Strike Action The latest Government offer will now go to a vote amongst members of the BMA union Resident doctors in England have called off strike action after the Government made a new offer which will be put to members. They were set to stage a four-day walkout from 7am on