Downing Street rallied round beleaguered minister Robert Jenrick today as he facing ever increasing demands to quit over a ‘cash-for-favours’ row involving a Tory donor’s £1billion property development. No10 sources said this morning that the under-fire Housing Secretary still had the support of Boris Johnson after documents showed he rushed through approval of the Westferry Printworks … Read more
The minister for housing, communities and local government had an extension to his £2.6million London townhouse pushed through by local Conservative councillors despite objections, it has been revealed. Robert Jenrick, 38, and his wife, 47, bought a five-bedroom house in October 2013 just a few weeks before he was selected as the conservative candidate for … Read more
A minister admitted last night he knew he was saving a Tory donor tens of millions of pounds in approving a £1billion property scheme. Robert Jenrick faces claims of ‘cash for favours’ over his dealings with former newspaper tycoon Richard Desmond. He over-ruled the local council and a planning inspector a day before the introduction … Read more
Who was this cheery chap arriving in the Commons with a nod and a wink and a cheery ‘wot ho’? Why, it was Robert Jenrick, Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Or the current minister, at any rate. His cheeks were flushed peony pink, his brow a frown-free zone. As he waited for departmental … Read more
Police arrest man, 24, after child is raped on playing field next to housing estate Officers were called to a grassy area in the Darnhill area of Greater Manchester The man remains in police custody on suspicion of rape following arrest A forensics tent can be seen on land near St Margaret’s CE Primary School … Read more
Pent-up demand in the housing market has seen a surge in activity, with Portsmouth, Southampton, Leeds and Newcastle leading the way, it has been revealed. The surge in demand follows the reopening of the housing market on May 20 after the lockdown. Demand for homes in these four areas has increased up to 40 per … Read more
That’s fowl! Angry villagers kick up a stink about ‘offensive odours’ after firm reveals plan for egg production plant housing 36,000 chickens Residents of Medomsley are disputing plans to build egg farm in County Durham Village stands around 1.5 miles south west of Southfield Farm, Hamsterley Mill Villagers fear they will be subject to ‘offensive odours’ and … Read more
Buyers are seeking discounts of up to 20 per cent on properties as the housing market reawakens. Estate agents reported a surge in demand yesterday after ministers lifted a seven-week ban on home moves. But experts warned of a ‘Mexican standoff’ between buyers and sellers as fears linger over a price crash. An estimated 450,000 … Read more
It was a rollercoaster day for estate agencies and builders as the Government lifted restrictions that brought the housing market to a standstill. As of yesterday, viewings can be carried out, estate agents can open again and removal firms and conveyancers can return to work – provided they follow social distancing protocols. It is estimated … Read more
Staff at sheltered housing for the elderly pinned up posters of coffins to try and persuade its vulnerable residents to self-isolate and stop the spread of Covid-19, Mail Online can reveal. The stark images of open wooden caskets were accompanied by a caption saying: ‘Your confined space? Or this one?’. Elderly people living at William … Read more