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Households near pylons to get hundreds off energy bills under planning overhaul

The scheme is expected to be in place from 2026 and apply to new onshore, above-ground transmission cables and substations, as well as some upgrades.

Evening Standard

Labour shares how households can get £250 off energy bills as it pushes ahead with planning drive

Only households affected by changes will be eligible for the funds

The Independent UK

People living near new pylon projects could get £250 a year off energy bills

Local communities should ‘share the benefits’ of taking on the burden of power infrastructure, housing minister says

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People living near pylons to get money off bills in planning overhaul – report

Ministers are also looking to slash the number of official bodies that get a say in planning decisions in a drive to cut red tape.

The Independent UK

Energy bills could fall by £250 a year if you live near new pylon project

Ministers are also looking to slash the number of official bodies that get a say in planning decisions in a drive to cut red tape.

Evening Standard

Ministers could cut the number of official bodies that get a say on planning

Officials will consult on removing Sport England, the Theatres Trust and the Garden History Society from the list of ‘statutory consultees’.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on fixing England’s local democracy: reforming structures is the means, not the end

Editorial: There is a danger of vital policy getting tangled in ambitious government plans that combine council restructuring with devolution

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Usual for ministers to make representations on national security, No 10 says

The decision follows a letter David Lammy wrote to Angela Rayner over the proposed new Chinese embassy.

Evening Standard

Zelensky ‘ready to work’ under Trump leadership to get peace

The Ukrainian president called for a ‘truce in the sky’ and a ‘truce in the sea’ if Russia agrees and said it is ‘time to make things right’.

Evening Standard

Starmer and Trump spoke on Ukraine before White House paused military aid

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump spoke on Monday night, just hours before it emerged the US president was cutting off Ukraine’s arms supply.

Evening Standard

Lords watchdog investigates Labour peer over apparent cash-for-access venture

Lord Evans of Watford says he referred himself to standards commissioner after Guardian undercover filming

The Guardian - UK

Britain will not be ‘bounced’ over Ukraine peace, Angela Rayner insists as Europe reels from US aid 'pause'

Deputy PM says Starmer remains ‘laser-focused’ on securing lasting peace for Ukraine as Europe reels from Trump’s move

Evening Standard

PM will not be ‘bounced’ over Ukraine peace, Rayner insists, as US halts aid

The White House has suspended delivery of ammunition and other equipment to Kyiv.

The Independent UK

Rayner insists ‘nothing has changed’ despite Trump pulling military support for Ukraine

US president accused of ‘humiliating’ allies with decision to suspend aid to Kyiv

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer welcomes Zelenskyy’s offer to work with Trump on Ukraine peace deal – as it happened

PM says any deal must be ‘lasting and secure’ following fiery Trump-Zelenskyy meeting last week and UK weekend summit

The Guardian - UK

Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them?

Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is precisely why many voted for this government. Why be embarrassed about a defining policy?, asks Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Evening Standard

Local people to ‘control where Whitehall cash goes’ under neighbourhoods plans

Money will be made available from April 2025, with projects expected to be able to get up and running in 2026.

The Independent UK

Local people to ‘control where Whitehall cash goes’ under new plans

Money will be made available from April 2025

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Evening Standard

Rayner quizzed ahead of changes to stamp duty discounts

The Deputy Prime Minister was being pressed by Conservative shadow housing secretary Kevin Hollinrake.

International Business Times UK

Betrayed by Labour? 'Right to Switch Off' Scrapped: Now Your Boss Can Call You Any Time

The UK government has abandoned plans to give workers the 'right to switch off' outside of work hours, citing concerns about the financial impact on businesses.

The National (Scotland)

Labour set to U-turn on giving workers 'right to switch off'

LABOUR are set to U-turn on a proposal to give workers the "right to switch off" outside of working hours for fear it will place too much…

Evening Standard

Rayner reveals she mistakenly opened a bottle of whisky precious to Starmer

The Deputy Prime minister also said she and her boss’s bond had been strengthened in recent months.

Evening Standard

Devolution plans will end ‘begging-bowl culture’, Rayner tells leaders in North

The Government is re-organising local authorities and bringing in new mayoral powers.

Evening Standard

Rayner to tout ‘power shift’ of devolution plans to leaders in the North

The Government is re-organising local authorities and bringing in new mayoral powers under its devolution plans.

Evening Standard

Grenfell firms facing possible bans over ‘mercenary behaviour’ named

The Government has formally responded to a series of recommendations set out last September in the inquiry’s final report.

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