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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.

Evening Standard

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'Disgraceful' Grenfell companies to be investigated as part of 'tough' new action on construction, vows Angela Rayner

A group representing some of the Grenfell bereaved welcomed the commitments, but warned it will be paying ‘close attention’ to how they progress

Evening Standard

Seven organisations face government contract ban over Grenfell Tower tragedy

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner proposes prison time for executives who break the rules in response to Grenfell inquiry recommendations

The Independent UK

Rayner pledges ‘change and reform’ as she formally responds to Grenfell report

Grenfell Next of Kin, a group representing some bereaved, said it will be ‘paying close attention to these words and intentions’.

Evening Standard

Exposed: Labour peer’s involvement in apparent cash-for-access venture

Lord David Evans of Watford said ‘our mates now have senior jobs’ and advised on how to approach Angela Rayner

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Extra homelessness funding welcomed, but long-term investment needed – charity

The department said the money should ‘bolster resources at councils to act fast when negotiating with landlords, covering emergency rent shortfalls’.

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner’s Departments See Stunning £20M Surge in Civil Servant Salaries—In Just 5 Months!

In a startling revelation, the cost of paying civil servants in Angela Rayner's department has soared dramatically since her appointment last July.

The Fashion Central

Labour’s revolution of local government will be seismic but won’t be straightforward

Bucket-loads of political capital and cash will be used to reconfigure English councils’ two-tier set-up, but the benefits could be huge

The Guardian - UK

Proposed China 'super-embassy' in London poses 'security risks', warn US senators

US lawmakers warn China’s proposed embassy near Tower of London could ‘risk sensitive infrastructure like London’s financial services’

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner is right to home in on rogue landlords

Letters: Shuranjeet Singh says that more help is needed in the battle against rogue landlords in Handsworth, Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Nine culture projects across England, Wales and Scotland to receive £64m

Projects in York, Leeds, Liverpool, Coventry, Worcester, Dundee, Conwy and Newport will receive funding.

The Independent UK

Labour’s ‘decade of renewal’ risks being a house without foundations

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The construction industry tells The Independent there aren’t the workers to fulfil Labour’s new homes scheme. The government will need to make some politically difficult decisions to support the sector

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Rayner’s housing plan at risk as construction sector warns UK does not have workers to build 1.5 million homes

Exclusive: The construction industry has poured cold water on the government’s plans to fix the housing crisis, saying a failure to tackle a growing recruitment crisis is ‘not only short-sighted but also dangerous’

The Independent UK

Voices: A cabinet reshuffle is coming: will it include Rachel Reeves?

COMMENT: MPs often say that they are not interested in the tittle-tattle of who is up and who is down, but they always are. And, notes John Rentoul, the growing speculation shines a light on ministers’ performances so far

The Independent UK

Badenoch launches bid to get nine local elections rescheduled for May

Local government minister Jim McMahon laid an order earlier this week to postpone elections in several council areas.

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner insists workers’ rights package is ringfenced

Deputy prime minister dismisses suggestions of Labour rift, saying employment protections will boost growth

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The Independent UK

Economic growth ‘severely hindered’ without spending review boost, councils warn

Analysis identified an £8 billion funding gap in local government finances by 2029 if current cost and demand trends continued.

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner reportedly told about offensive WhatsApp joke in 2022

Deputy prime minister reportedly told separately by two councillors about lewd messages about her on group

Evening Standard

Get In review: The inside story of Labour — and the snake pit around Keir Starmer

Get In is a succinct title for a story which combines single-minded pursuit of power with a host of football references (10 separate ones in the index alone plus many metaphors). From electoral wipeout in the Jeremy Corbyn-led rout of 2019 to a convincing mandate in 2024, it is also…

The Independent UK

Labour’s new towns plan means home ownership no longer pipe dream for millions of Britons, says Angela Rayner

The deputy prime minister has written for The Independent hailing Labour’s plans for up to a dozen new towns in England

Evening Standard

Greenfield land likely to be included in proposals for new towns, says minister

Matthew Pennycook said some ‘standalone’ areas of undeveloped land could be included in the recommendations.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Has Labour laid the foundations for fixing Britain’s housing crisis?

In today’s newsletter: The government is proposing big investment and sweeping planning law reform, but critics say the goals are unrealistic and inadequate. We recap Angela Rayner’s housing policy

The National (Scotland)

Angela Rayner doubles down on Ukraine support amid Trump-Putin talks

THE UK will continue to support Ukraine’s defence against Russia, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasised, after Donald Trump claimed he and Vladimir…

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