Robert Jenrick

RAF Scampton could be transformed into housing for asylum seekers - but locals aren’t happy

Row as historic RAF base could be used to house 1,500 asylum seekers

Nearly 4,000 people in Wakefield were contacted by the NHS Covid-19 app and told to isolate in the latest week, figures reveal.

Nearly 4,000 people "pinged" by Covid app in Wakefield

Objectors fear rare species of plants and animals will be irredeemably harmed if the quarry expansion goes ahead

New twist in battle to preserve 'one of Yorkshire's most beautiful places'

Andrew Lloyd-Webber says he will will risk arrest so his theatres can open 'come...

What time is Matt Hancock speaking today? When health secretary will respond to ...

No limits on mourner numbers as lockdown rules ease in England on May 17 (Photo by Darren Staples/Getty Images)

No limits on mourner numbers as lockdown rules ease in England on May 17

Robert Jenrick was appearing on BBC Breakfast (Photo: BBC)

Charlie Stayt tells minister on BBC Breakfast: 'Your flag is just a little bit s...

The UK’s Covid vaccination supply is set to see a reduction next month due to a reported delay in the delivery of millions of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine doses from India (Photo: Getty Images)

UK expected to see ‘significant reduction’ in Covid vaccine supply in April - he...

The pavement licence makes it easier and cheaper for hospitality venues to serve people outdoors (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pavement licences for pubs, restaurants and cafes in England to be extended for ...

The current ban on bailiff evictions in England will now be extended until the end of March 2021 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Bailiff eviction ban in England extended until end of March - what it means for ...

Stock photo of a council tax bill. Photo: JPI Media

Councils accused of 'reckless' spending 'with little concern for consequences'

Rough sleepers in England will not be left unhoused during lockdown after new fu...

England’s leasehold system is changing to benefit leaseholders - the new rules e...

Tesco is temporarily limiting some essential items - but there’s no need to pani...

Tier 4 lockdown may be extended to more parts of England from Boxing Day - what ...

Christmas bubbles expected to go ahead - but the four nations may take differing...

A scotch egg could count as a ‘substantial meal’ at the pub - the rules explaine...

High street shops will be allowed to open for 24 hours in December and January -...

This is the exact time national lockdown ends on 2 December - and what happens n...

Rumours are circulating about government plans for Christmas - here’s when it co...

Indoor socialising could still be banned after lockdown ends in England

These are England’s second national lockdown rules at a glance

A social distancing sign in Leeds city centre, West Yorkshire, where tougher lockdown measures will be introduced locally after a rise in coronavirus infections. Photo: PA

Majority of Yorkshire to be under strict coronavirus rules from next week

Bradford council leader Susan Hinchcliffe. Photo: JPI Media

West Yorkshire coronavirus talks are not a 'stand-off', council leader says

Wakefield will receive a further £8 million in emergency funding.

Wakefield will receive £7 million in emergency Covid recovery cash

Emergency coronavirus funding: here's how much cash councils will get this winte...

Parking firms make bid to bring back clamping

The minimum share required to buy a home under Shared Ownership has been lowered (Photo: Shutterstock)

The rules around Shared Ownership are changing - here's what it means for buyers

Pubs and restaurants in some of the worst affected areas could be forced to close (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s when Boris Johnson is expected to tighten restrictions in the North of En...

Stricter measures are set to be put in place to stop the spread of the virus, including the possible closure of pubs and bars (Photo: Shutterstock)

Tighter restrictions are expected for parts of England next week - the plans exp...

The ban has been extended until 20 September (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government has extended the eviction ban by four weeks - what it means if yo...

Samples are taken at a coronavirus testing facility in Temple Green Park and Ride, Leeds,in May as NHS Test and Trace was rolled out across England. Photo: PA

Council leaders back calls for support for workers asked to self-isolate

Robert Jenrick

New planning rules 2020: The changes the Government has revealed to make it easi...

It may become more difficult to objecto planning applications, a councillor has said

People may lose ability to object to planning applications due to new Government...

cash injection: Castleford is on course to receive much-needed money.

Castleford to get a share of £3.6billion funding boost

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has said that a raft of new changes to the current planning system in England will make it easier to build new houses (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new planning rules being introduced to make it easier to build hou...

A crane manouvres onto a barge onto the River Ouse at Queens Staith in York in preparation for work on the Guildhall. Photo: Gary Longbottom

£115m invested in 45 Yorkshire infrastructure projects

Stocksbridge in South Yorkshire, one of the areas set to benefit from the Towns Fund.

Towns Fund deals worth up to £25m for 16 Yorkshire areas to be signed by winter

The new laws will come into effect in September 2020 (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can now add two storeys to your home without planning permission under new l...

Eviction ban has been extended for a further two months in England and Wales.

Tenant eviction ban extended for further two months

European-style dining may become more common in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's what dining out at a UK restaurant could be like when they reopen

People in England who were shielding can now leave their homes as lockdown eases...

Vulnerable people can now leave home in further easing of lockdown

The government has confirmed how it will allocate the second 1.6bn package to help councils respond to coronavirus pressures across their services.

Wakefield Council receives additional £20m to support district through coronavir...

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick. Photo: PA

Ministers urge 'common sense' approach to lockdown rules change

Estate agents can now reopen and property viewings can be carried out (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when estate agents can go back to work and do viewings as lockdown work r...

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick. Photo: PA

Devolution and levelling up in Yorkshire will 'return with gusto' after coronavi...

West Yorkshire residents have continued to successfully shun most shops under lockdown, Google data shows but are still lingering in parks and green spaces.

People in West Yorkshire are staying away from shops under lockdown - but are st...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to intensive care on Monday (6 Apr) after his coronavirus symptoms worsened (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson recuperating at Chequers after coronavirus battle - what we know s...

Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Dame Angela MacLean and Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty, in Downing Street, London, after giving the daily media briefing on coronavirus (COVID-19). Photo: PA

'Too early' to predict when coronavirus lockdown measures will be lifted

The Prime Minister was admitted to hospital as a "precautionary step" (Photo: Getty Images)

This is who will be in charge while Boris Johnson is in hospital after being dia...

Thousands of moves have been put on hold by the coronavirus pandemic (Shutterstock)

Here's how the coronavirus pandemic has affected house prices and the property m...

NHS staff will not have to pay hospital car parking charges during the coronavirus crisis, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.

Parking charges scrapped for NHS staff after 400,000 sign petition

Some tradesmen can still work despite coronavirus lockdown

The Government announced new measures to help keep people safe during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which came into place with immediate effect from Monday 23 March (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why building sites are still open - and whether builders are allowed to ...