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Mon, March 3, 2025

by: Sky

Revealed: The law you've never heard of that stops Britain building - and it's not even British

Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly declared war on "NIMBYs" and "blockers" who stop ministers from getting on with major infrastructure projects - but there could be something far more stubborn standing in his way.
Thu, February 20, 2025

by: Sky

Farage says Zelenskyy is not a dictator and Trump 'should not be taken literally'

Donald Trump has called the Ukrainian president a "dictator", and the US leader's ally Nigel Farage has remained silent on the controversial remarks until now.
Tue, February 18, 2025

by: Sky

England's top judge condemns Starmer and Badenoch comments on Gaza family coming to UK on Ukraine scheme

The Labour and Conservative leaders spoke out in PMQs against an immigration tribunal allowing a Gazan family to come to the UK under the Ukraine scheme.

by: Sky

London mayor Sadiq Khan to tell EU diplomats 'Brexit was a mistake' and argue for stronger EU ties to fight Trump tariffs

London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is to tell EU diplomats "Brexit was a mistake" and argue stronger ties with the bloc would help fight Donald Trump's tariff threats. He will say the UK's withdrawal from the EU "continues to have a negative impact" and will promise to make the case for "being bold" to seek closer alignment.
Wed, February 12, 2025

by: Sky

Will the far right be the second largest party? Everything you need to know about Germany's elections

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to be voted out of office as Europe's biggest economy goes to the polls. Sky News looks at the key issues in the elections and what could happen next.

by: Sky

Migrants arriving illegally in small boats and in lorries to be refused British citizenship

The guidance applies to those who have already arrived and any future arrivals, where previously refugees coming on small boats had to wait 10 years before being considered for citizenship.
Wed, February 5, 2025

by: Sky

Palestinians 'must' live in Gaza and West Bank, Lammy says to Trump's plan of Gaza takeover

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has given his response to US President Donald Trump's suggestions that Palestinians could be removed from Gaza and a "Riviera" of the Middle East built instead.
Mon, February 3, 2025

by: Sky

Will school report cards help inform parents?

The new system will see each school given one of five grades - from "exemplary" to "causing concern" and a traffic light rating of red, amber and green.
Tue, January 28, 2025

by: Sky

'Europe's Silicon Valley' at heart of government's growth plans, Rachel Reeves to announce

The chancellor is looking to turn the economy's fortunes around after sluggish growth continued following Labour's election victory last year.
Sun, January 26, 2025

by: Sky

Kemi Badenoch 'certainly would' back Heathrow third runway - as Reeves hints at support

The Conservative Party leader, whose constituency includes Stansted Airport, said she has supported the expansion of the UK's largest airport in the past, and would not change her mind on doing so.

by: Sky

Kemi Badenoch 'certainly would' back Heathrow runway expansion

The Conservative Party leader, whose constituency includes Stansted Airport, said she has supported the expansion of the UK's largest airport in the past, and would not change her mind on doing so.
Sun, January 19, 2025

by: Sky

A not so special relationship? The seven key challenges faced by Starmer in dealing with Donald Trump

Labour have been doing their best to downplay reports about the difficulties that like ahead of Sir Keir Starmer - but it's clearly going to be an uphill battle for the PM to forge a productive relationship with the incoming US president.

by: Sky

Government 'doesn't think' Donald Trump will impose trade tariffs on UK - but is 'prepared for all scenarios'

Cabinet minister Darren Jones said Donald Trump's presidency should be viewed as something positive for the economy rather than a risk - as the Tories urged Labour to resume free trade deal talks to avoid a tariff war.
Fri, January 17, 2025

by: Sky

Kemi Badenoch hits back at claims she would means test pensions triple lock

Kemi Badenoch has denied the Conservatives would consider means testing the pensions triple lock, as she accused her opponents of trying to "scare people".
Thu, January 16, 2025

by: Sky

Sir Keir Starmer says government will 'look at every conceivable way' to stop Gerry Adams payout

A thinktank backed by 16 peers has criticised the government's plan to lift a ban on compensation for unlawful detention during the Troubles.
Wed, January 15, 2025

by: Sky

Labour MPs told to 'put their money where their mouth is' and back EU youth mobility scheme

The Lib Dems are seeking to put pressure on Sir Keir Starmer for an EU youth mobility scheme, saying it is a "no brainer" for economic growth.
Mon, January 13, 2025

by: Sky

Rachel Reeves will remain as chancellor until next election, Downing Street clarifies

The Tories said it "speaks volumes" that the PM avoided answering questions on Reeves's future directly, amid growing market turbulence. Now Downing Street has clarified that position.
Fri, January 10, 2025

by: Sky

Sikh group 'disappointed' at Labour's silence on 1984 Golden Temple massacre inquiry despite Starmer promise

In 1984, hundreds of people were killed after the Indian military entered a Sikh temple where separatists had sought refuge. Campaigners want an inquiry into potential links between the UK and Indian government ahead of the event.
Wed, January 8, 2025

by: Sky

MPs vote against new national inquiry into grooming gangs

The vote was largely symbolic - aimed at putting pressure on Labour after comments by Elon Musk brought grooming gangs back into the spotlight.
Tue, January 7, 2025

by: Sky

Failure to report child sex abuse to become criminal offence amid grooming gangs row

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced fresh measures to crack down on child sexual exploitation - but stopped short of approving a public inquiry following demands by the Tories and Elon Musk.

by: Sky

How Elon Musk is driving UK government policy

How has the world's richest man managed to change the global political conversation and influence what government ministers are talking about in the House of Commons? Listen on Politics at Jack and Sam's.
Mon, January 6, 2025

by: Sky

Can Starmer silence Musk?

The drama is also back - with Elon Musk causing more than a stir in British politics after changing his mind about Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. It comes after Musk launched an attack on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his safeguarding minister Jess Phillips over their handling of past grooming gang cases.
Sun, January 5, 2025

by: Sky

Elon Musk says 'Farage doesn't have what it takes' as Reform UK leader describes comment as 'a surprise'

A dividing line has opened up between the world's richest man and Reform leader Nigel Farage over the former's support for jailed activist Tommy Robinson.
Wed, January 1, 2025

by: Sky

Suspected people smugglers face travel bans and social media curbs under tightened laws

It comes after the latest figures show that a total of 36,816 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2024 - a 25% increase on 2023.
Tue, December 31, 2024

by: Sky

Presidents, princes and prime ministers signed extraordinary collection of No 10 visitors' books made public for first time

It appears that the visitors' book was introduced by Conservative Prime Minister Edward Heath, who lived in Number 10 between 1970 and 1974. But it was rarely used by some former leaders, with the premierships of John Major and Sir Tony Blair having few entries.
Thu, December 26, 2024

by: Sky

Reform UK overtakes Conservative membership - Nigel Farage calls it 'historic', Kemi Badenoch says numbers are 'fake'

Reform UK and Nigel Farage have been involved in a series of furious exchanges online with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.
Tue, December 17, 2024

by: Sky

Nigel Farage meets Elon Musk and JD Vance at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

The Reform UK leader also reveals he met vice president-elect JD Vance on Monday. The meeting with Musk comes amid reports the tech tycoon is considering donating £78m to Mr Farage's party.

by: Sky

Compensating Waspi women would 'burden' the taxpayer, Sir Keir Starmer says

The announcement has been branded a "day of shame" for the Labour government, who have been accused of turning their backs on pension-aged women.

by: Sky

Compensating Waspi women 'not fair or value for taxpayer', Liz Kendall says

The announcement has been branded a "day of shame" for the Labour government, who have been accused of turning their backs on pension-aged women.
Sat, December 14, 2024

by: Sky

It's called the English Devolution Bill - but 'devolution' it is not in our lopsided United Kingdom

Ensuring fairness between all the citizens of the UK is a permanent headache for any Westminster government. The word "devolution" implies England will be getting some of what the other nations have got.
Tue, December 10, 2024

by: Sky

Unions hint at public sector industrial action over 'offensive' 2.8% pay rise recommendation

The Royal College of Nursing says the proposed pay rise is as little as £2 extra a day - "less than the price of a coffee". The National Education Union (NEU) said the amount "won't do". It follows a period that has meant a combined increase of over 17% over the last three pay awards.

by: Sky

Birmingham council agrees 'historic outcome' to equal pay claims with unions

The dispute relates to council workers in female-dominated roles, such as cleaners and catering staff, historically being paid less than those in male-dominated roles, like waste collection - leaving the council with £760m of liabilities.

by: Sky

Rachel Reeves targets 'wasteful spending' as government departments challenged to find 5% savings

Whitehall departments have been ordered to submit their spending plans, as the chancellor said she was determined to wield an "iron fist against waste".
Mon, December 9, 2024

by: Sky

UK to reduce support for Georgia after 'shocking scenes of violence' at EU protests

Protests broke out at the end of November when the Georgian ruling party suspended its talks on joining the EU after the European Parliament rejected its election result.
Thu, December 5, 2024

by: Sky

Barnier latest: Emmanuel Macron to appoint new prime minister in 'coming days' after government collapses

The French president has said he will appoint a new prime minister in the "coming days" after Michel Barnier handed in his resignation. The National Assembly ousted the PM in a historic no-confidence vote that left the country without a functioning government on Wednesday.

Revealed: The law you've never heard of that stops Britain building - and it's not even British

Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly declared war on "NIMBYs" and "blockers" who stop ministers from getting on with major infrastructure projects - but there could be something far more stubborn standing in his way.

The article from Sky News discusses a little-known law called the "nutrient neutrality" rule, which has significantly impacted housing development in the UK. Originating from a European Court of Justice ruling in 2018, this regulation requires that new housing developments must not increase nutrient levels in nearby rivers or lakes, aiming to protect water quality. This law, which was retained post-Brexit, has led to a halt in many housing projects because developers must prove their developments will not add to nutrient pollution, a challenge given the existing agricultural runoff issues. The rule has caused a standoff between environmental protection and housing needs, with critics arguing it's an example of EU overreach still affecting UK policy, while environmentalists defend it as crucial for preventing ecological damage. The government is now considering changes to this law to allow more construction, highlighting the tension between development and environmental conservation.

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https://news.sky.com/story/revealed-the-law-youve-never-heard-of-that-stops-britain-building-and-its-not-even-british-13321000