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

The hospitality sector welcomed the plans to extend some outdoor regulations. Picture: Mark Case/Getty Images.

Plans to extend some outdoor regulations for hospitality industry

New homes scheme figures

Dozens in South Tyneside cash in on house buying scheme

The NHS virus alert app

More than 1,500 "pinged" by virus phone app

More new homes being built

More new homes being built in South Tyneside

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

Westoe Travel owners Graeme and Joan Brett

Travel firm hits out at Boris Johnson over holiday industry 'shut down'

Dame Irene Hays, owner of Hays Travel.

Dame Irene Hays' dismay over removal of Portugal from 'green' travel list

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

People are being urged to head to quieter spots as these two did in their local park on the first day of the easing of England's lockdown restrictions allowing six people to mix outdoors. Picture date: Monday March 29, 2021.

People urged to avoid ‘crowded places' as people after lockdown eased

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick. Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images.

Shops can open for longer as part of business boost

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 ... Helen Johnson

A health worker prepares to administer the Covid-19 vaccine

£23million for councils to tackle false information about covid vaccine

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...

A look back at day one of lockdown 2 with new restrictions and closures in King Street, South Shields. The Government will decide on the next steps out of the restrictions next week.

This is when a decision will be made about restrictions after lockdown 2
The Government will decide next week on new tier restrictions for England and how to end the second lockdown.
Fiona Thompson

Indoor socialising could still be banned after lockdown ends in England

Pubs and restaurants will be able to continue to offer takeaway services until March 2022 without the need to apply for extra permissions under a move by the Government.

Automatic takeaway permission for pubs and restaurants extended

Virus measures have slowed new houses building in South Tyneside

Virus measures hit new home numbers in South Tyneside

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

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Getty Images.

What a 'circuit-breaker' could mean for England

Home Secretary Priti Patel. Photo by PA.

National lockdown not ruled out says Priti Patel

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

Britain's Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

'Explosive' two-line email over Tier 3 sent to North East leaders from Governmen...

Councillor Iain Malcolm, the leader of South Tyneside Council

Extra £2million to help South Tyneside through pandemic

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...

Matt Hancock is expected to announce new restrictions in the North East (Getty Images)

North East coronavirus restrictions explained

Further lockdown restrictions could be in place across the North East from Friday.

Further lockdown restrictions to be imposed across North East

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...

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...

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South Tyneside projects win share of £900m

Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick. Photo credit : Pippa Fowles/Crown Copyright/10 Downing Street/PA Wire

Minister speaks out on pubs and school re-openings

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...

South Shields Town Hall

'Substantial' extra cash needed after Covid-19

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...

Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick leads the media briefing in Downing Street on Sunday, May 31.

Everything you need to know from today's Downing Street briefing

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street. Picture: Getty Images.

The changes to coronavirus lockdown coming into action on Monday, June 1

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus. PA Photo

Health Secretary confirms 'local lockdowns' WILL be imposed if there are regiona...

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...

It was a busy start for the Tyne Dock tip earlier today, as it reopened after seven weeks.

Queues outside South Shields tip as site reopens after seven-week closure

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