Good evening. Here are the latest headlines:
- Michael Gove’s Housing Shake-Up: Michael Gove’s proposed housing shake-up has stirred controversy, with concerns that it could ignite disputes between neighbours and lead to a “civil war” in middle-class suburbia.
- Labour Candidate’s Controversial Remark: Former Labour MP Graham Jones, now seeking re-election with Sir Keir Starmer’s party, has sparked outrage by suggesting that Britons who volunteer to fight for the Israeli Defence Forces should be “locked up”.
- Harry and Meghan’s Website Rebrand: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have launched a rebranded website, featuring their royal coat of arms. However, the site notably excludes references to other members of the Royal family, leading to speculation about Meghan’s relationship with the family.
- Economic Concerns: Economists warn that rising wages, which increased by 6.2% in the year to December, may prevent the Bank of England from cutting interest rates.
- BBC Radio DJ Steve Wright Dies: Steve Wright, a popular radio DJ, has passed away at the age of 69.
- Rapping Grannies Find Fame: A group of rapping grannies has gained fame in South Korea.
- Political Analysis: Independent candidates are gaining prominence in Labour, similar to Reform’s influence in the Conservative Party.
- Royal Update: King Charles returns to London to continue cancer treatment.
- Housing and Immigration: A minister argues that planning laws must be relaxed due to the immigration crisis.
- Questions for ‘Ukraine: The Latest’ Podcast: The hosts of the ‘Ukraine: The Latest’ podcast will be answering subscriber questions in an upcoming episode to mark two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Readers are encouraged to submit their questions.