Ministers said the move would speed up construction of new homes but critics called it a ‘developer’s charter’ that could lead to ‘slum housing’.

Jenrick denies planning overhaul is designed to 'help the big boys'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a stamp duty holiday which will run until 31 March 2021 in a bid to boost the struggling housing market.

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Richard Desmond Robert Jenrick Westferry Printworks

Embattled Robert Jenrick has been facing calls for his resignation after his controversial decision to approve multimillionaire Richard Desmond's application to build 1,500 properties in east London's Westferry.

Committee 'disagrees' with PM as it demands answers from Robert Jenrick

Despite the ongoing controversy, the prime minister's spokesman said Mr Johnson "considers the matter closed".

Boris Johnson has full confidence in Robert Jenrick over 'cash for favours' row

Labour put pressure on Robert Jenrick to provide correspondence with Richard Desmond over the Westferry Printworks application.

Jenrick ‘insistent’ housing plan pushed through before levy, document states

Labour is using an Opposition Day debate to demand all correspondence relating to the Westferry Printworks redevelopment scheme be released.

Jenrick to release 'all relevant information' on 'cash for favours' housing row

Opposition MPs have been calling for Jenrick to resign after he approved an application by Mr Desmond to build 1,500 houses in east London.

Johnson still has 'full confidence' in Jenrick despite Desmond housing row

The housing secretary has been accused by Labour of approving the bid after dining with Richard Desmond “at a glitzy fundraising dinner”.

Jenrick accused of 'unlawfully' approving Tory donor's bid to build 1,500 houses

As part of lockdown easing, the housing market is once again back up and running after two months.


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The housing secretary is speaking alongside England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jenny Harries.

Plan launched to 'safely' reopen housing market and allow in-person viewings

Viewing residential properties to buy or rent will be considered a reasonable excuse for people leaving their home in England.

Housing market to be restarted as house viewings in England resume

The Housing Secretary said even those moving on Friday should put off the removal vans.

Britons told to not move house amid coronavirus crisis

The figures, uncovered by ITV News, show 119,621 disabled people or people with a medical condition were waiting for an accessible home


Number of people with disabilities on housing waiting list rises by 10%

Boris Johnson also vowed to end ‘no fault evictions’.

Tories pledge ‘at least’ a million more homes in next five years

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