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UK delays deadline for decision on China ‘super embassy’ as spy row intensifies

The decision on whether to approve the ‘super embassy’ has been pushed back to December

The Independent UK

China ‘super embassy’ decision put back to December

The development comes after a parliamentary committee urged Housing and Planning Secretary Steve Reed to block the plans.

The Independent UK

London housing crisis: Affordable homes ratio 'to be slashed to 20%' after Sadiq Khan crisis talks

Mayor and Government set to announce that 35% rule will be ditched after housebuilding in the capital plummeted

Evening Standard

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Security committee urges minister to block Chinese 'mega embassy' plans amid security fears

Housing and Planning Secretary Steve Reed is expected to make a decision later this month

Evening Standard

A leaked memo, a Maga-style hat and a trail of broken pledges – it’s Labour’s great housing betrayal

Ignore the bombast: Steve ‘build, baby, build’ Reed’s boast looks likely to end in targets more pathetic than they are now, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK

Muslim Women’s Network says charity run could have been more inclusive

But the organisation said it was also ‘concerned about the disproportionate media attention given to the event’.

Evening Standard

Labour minister criticises ban on women and teenage girls taking part in London mosque charity fun run

The housing secretary said the decision by the East London Mosque was ‘inappropriate’

The Independent UK

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China must reveal full, unredacted London super embassy plans before approval, says minister

Housing Secretary Steve Reed is expected to make a decision on controversial plans for China’s east London new super embassy this month

Evening Standard

Starmer says he expects debate about ‘full horror’ of what happened in Gaza when media allowed in – as it happened

PM hails Trump’s part in Middle East peace deal but says what matters now is implementation

The Guardian - UK

National security considerations ‘paramount’ in Chinese embassy decision – Reed

A decision is expected on October 21, although that could be pushed back with Steve Reed indicating it would come ‘within weeks’.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves to confirm changes to ‘outdated’ planning system

Changes intended to reduce ‘burdensome bureaucracy’ and make it easier to build windfarms, reservoirs and housing

The Guardian - UK

Flagship planning Bill amendments to speed up reservoir and wind farm building

A series of new additions to the Government’s planning Bill could also arrest attempts at lengthy judicial review.

Evening Standard

China mega embassy decision ‘set to be delayed again’ amid spy case row

Sir Keir Starmer’s government has faced backlash following the collapse of a trial for alleged Chinese spies

The Independent UK

Why Is Steve Reed's Proposal Set to Slash Home Buying Costs Dramatically?

Discover how Housing Sec Steve Reed's 2025 proposal revolutionises home buying—save £710 ($1,089), speed up by a month, halve failed sales. From digital IDs to upfront info, it's a game-changer for families

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The Independent UK

How Labour’s latest housing reforms would affect homebuyers

The new plans could see benefits for first-time buyers and speed up the process by four weeks

The Independent UK

Major shake-up to house buying could speed up process by a month

Under the plans, sellers and estate agents will be required to provide buyers with vital information about a property upfront

The Independent UK

Labour pledge homebuying shake-up that could save first-time buyers an average £710

The government plans to slash costs and cut transaction times in groundbreaking move

Evening Standard

Shake-up to homebuying system 'could save first-time buyers £710'

Housing Secretary Steve Reed said the reforms would ‘fix a broken system’ to make property purchases more straightforward

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The Guardian - UK

There are no good options at Thames Water. But temporary renationalisation is cleaner

Creditors may well succeed in their plea for lower standards, but at this point customers deserve to see some proper detail

The National (Scotland)

'Disturbing': Morgan McSweeney's power over UK exposed in explosive book

“You might not be interested in Morgan McSweeney, but he’s very interested in you.”

The Independent UK

Map: The 12 new towns set to be built around UK

Each development is expected to have at least 10,000 homes

The National (Scotland)

Labour minister takes pelters over Maga-inspired social media stunt

A TOP Labour minister has been slated for a cringeworthy campaign video inspired by Donald Trump.

International Business Times UK

New Towns Labour Promise: Will Your Area Be Next In Line For Thousands Of New Homes?

Labour has pledged to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029, with three new towns starting construction before the next general election.

The Guardian - UK

Housing secretary says work will start on three new towns before election

Steve Reed hails predecessor Angela Rayner as ‘true working-class hero’ and accuses Tories of blocking new homes

Evening Standard

Budget is ‘critical point’ for Unite’s continued Labour support – Sharon Graham

The general secretary said the party should ‘wake up’ and ‘do Labour things’.

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