Robert Jenrick

RAF Scampton could be transformed into housing for asylum seekers - but locals aren’t happy

Row as historic RAF base could be used to house 1,500 asylum seekers Chelsie Sewell

The law, created in the early 1800s, sees anyone prosecuted facing a fine of up to £1,000 and a criminal record.

'Cruel' Vagrancy Act has seen hundreds in court Katie Williams

Boris Johnson has been contacted by NHS Test and Trace, but will not isolate:

Boris Johnson escapes need to quarantine after meeting with Sajid Javid Iain Lynn

An announcement will be made on Monday

PM to issue Monday update on ‘freedom day’ unlocking plans Iain Lynn

Persimmon has agreed to offer leasehold homeowners the opportunity to buy the freehold of their property at a discounted price

Persimmon and Aviva agree to leasehold changes amid watchdog probe Iain Lynn

Andrew Lloyd-Webber says he will will risk arrest so his theatres can open 'come... Carly Roberts

What time is Matt Hancock speaking today? When health secretary will respond to ... Iain Leggat

Wigan town centre

Wigan to receive £16m from Government's Future High Streets Fund Ben Butler

No limits on mourner numbers as lockdown rules ease in England on May 17 (Photo by Darren Staples/Getty Images)

No limits on mourner numbers as lockdown rules ease in England on May 17 Carly Roberts

Limit on number of mourners at funerals to be lifted in England

Limit on number of mourners at funerals to be lifted in England Colin Ainscough

Retailers will be able to stay open until 10pm six days a week when they welcome back customers

Non-essential retailers able to open until 10pm when rules ease, says Jenrick Iain Lynn

Robert Jenrick was appearing on BBC Breakfast (Photo: BBC)

Charlie Stayt tells minister on BBC Breakfast: 'Your flag is just a little bit s... Group Reporter

The UK’s Covid vaccination supply is set to see a reduction next month due to a reported delay in the delivery of millions of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine doses from India (Photo: Getty Images)

UK expected to see ‘significant reduction’ in Covid vaccine supply in April - he... Helen Johnson

The pavement licence makes it easier and cheaper for hospitality venues to serve people outdoors (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pavement licences for pubs, restaurants and cafes in England to be extended for ... Helen Johnson

A CGI impression of homes at North Leigh Park

Wigan politicians ask minister to look again at homes plan Andrew Nowell

The current ban on bailiff evictions in England will now be extended until the end of March 2021 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Bailiff eviction ban in England extended until end of March - what it means for ... Helen Johnson

Rough sleepers in England will not be left unhoused during lockdown after new fu... Rhona Shennan

England’s leasehold system is changing to benefit leaseholders - the new rules e... Helen Johnson

Tesco is temporarily limiting some essential items - but there’s no need to pani... Claire Schofield

Tier 4 lockdown may be extended to more parts of England from Boxing Day - what ... Claire Schofield

Christmas bubbles expected to go ahead - but the four nations may take differing... Claire Schofield

A scotch egg could count as a ‘substantial meal’ at the pub - the rules explaine... Claire Schofield

High street shops will be allowed to open for 24 hours in December and January -... Claire Schofield

Emergency coronavirus funding: here's how much cash councils will get this winte... Harriet Clugston

People wearing masks

Greater Manchester to be placed under stricter coronavirus controls Joseph Timan

Greater Manchester will be placed under stricter coronavirus controls

Greater Manchester to face stringent restrictions as leaders fail to agree deal Iain Lynn

A mural depicting a health worker by artist Peter Barber in Manchester

Deadline passes on Government’s Greater Manchester coronavirus ultimatum Iain Lynn

Robert Jenrick. Photo by Getty Images

Greater Manchester given noon deadline to agree Tier 3 restrictions Joseph Timan

Parking firms make bid to bring back clamping Matt Allan

Patrons must eat “a proper meal” if they are to be served alcohol in pubs

Pasties could be ‘a proper meal’ if served with chips on a plate – Jenrick Iain Lynn

The minimum share required to buy a home under Shared Ownership has been lowered (Photo: Shutterstock)

The rules around Shared Ownership are changing - here's what it means for buyers Sarah Wilson

The number of non-NHS contact tracers has been cut as more work is passed to local teams, the Department of Health has confirmed.

Covid-19 contact tracing teams run by private firms are slashed Joseph Timan

The Government said it was still considering what action to take

Why are there plans to shut pubs and restaurants in parts of northern England? Iain Lynn

Pubs and restaurants in some of the worst affected areas could be forced to close (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s when Boris Johnson is expected to tighten restrictions in the North of En... Claire Schofield

Stricter measures are set to be put in place to stop the spread of the virus, including the possible closure of pubs and bars (Photo: Shutterstock)

Tighter restrictions are expected for parts of England next week - the plans exp... Helen Johnson

Coun Michael Winstanley

Extra cash to help Wigan's homeless rebuild their lives Gaynor Clarke

The ban has been extended until 20 September (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government has extended the eviction ban by four weeks - what it means if yo... Claire Schofield

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has said that a raft of new changes to the current planning system in England will make it easier to build new houses (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new planning rules being introduced to make it easier to build hou... Helen Johnson

The new laws will come into effect in September 2020 (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can now add two storeys to your home without planning permission under new l... Claire Schofield

Homeowners will be able to add up to two additional storeys to their home under proposed new rules

Home extensions to be fast-tracked as part of new planning rules Iain Lynn

James Grundy MP. Image: Parliament

MP welcomes £3m funding boost for council's coronavirus response The Newsroom

Bailiffs in Action

Fall in number of Wigan homes seized through the courts Katie Williams

Socially-distanced small weddings will be given the go-ahead "as soon as we can"

Minister hopes to soon make a decision on summer weddings Iain Lynn