Steve Reed23 Dec 2025English councils warned against adopting four-day weekLocal Government Secretary Steve Reed has told council leaders to not introduce four-day working weeks.23 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Minister orders probe into foreign interference in politicsCommunities secretary says the country must learn lessons from the Nathan Gill bribery case.16 Dec 20253 Dec 2025'Zero bills' homes praised by housing secretaryHousing Secretary Steve Reed says the development shows how homes can be made more sustainable.3 Dec 202526 Nov 2025English mayors will get new powers to levy tourist taxesMayors will be given the power to charge tourists a tax for staying overnight in their towns and cities.26 Nov 202525 Nov 2025London mayor welcomes new 'tourist tax' powersSir Sadiq Khan says the money will allow for greater investment in tourism infrastructure. 25 Nov 202518 Nov 2025Minister insists government committed to asylum reformsThe government is under pressure from some Labour MPs over plans that include deporting children.18 Nov 202512 Nov 2025Housing secretary's 'open mind' call on new townSteve Reed is asked about the opposition to a planned new town in Cheshire.12 Nov 202523 Oct 2025Affordable housing quota for London falls to 20%Sir Sadiq Khan agrees a deal with government to lower quotas to try and speed up housing projects.23 Oct 202520 Oct 2025Housing secretary says 'job on the line' over 1.5m housing targetHousing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target "all the sweeter".20 Oct 2025...
