Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

by News Feed Editor | Mar 23, 2026 | Politics

Critics of plans to build a new town in Cheshire called it the “wrong proposal in the wrong place”. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnCritics of plans to build a...

HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money

by News Feed Editor | Mar 23, 2026 | Politics

This means HS2 trains could not be tested at their intended operating speeds until a bespoke test track, or the railway itself is complete, something DfT sources claim would delay completion of the project by several years and cost billions of pounds. Article...

Ministers name seven areas where ‘new towns’ could be built

by News Feed Editor | Mar 23, 2026 | Politics

Six sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme to build a wave of new settlements. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnSix sites have been deprioritised from the...

Starmer and Trump discuss need to reopen Hormuz Strait

by News Feed Editor | Mar 23, 2026 | Politics

No 10 says the leaders agree reopening the shipping lane is key to ensuring energy market stability. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnNo 10 says the leaders agree reopening...

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect

by News Feed Editor | Mar 23, 2026 | Politics

The government hopes it will ease the population crisis in prisons. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnThe government hopes it will ease the population crisis in...

Potential sites for Labour’s ‘new towns’ cut to seven

by News Feed Editor | Mar 22, 2026 | Politics

Six sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme to build a wave of new settlements. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnSix sites have been deprioritised from the...