The paper says the proposal is intended to reduce opposition to renewable energy schemes, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer makes a building boom the cornerstone of his push for growth. The i newspaper focuses on the planning bill's aim of curbing the power of administrative bodies to block developments. Its headline says ministers want to "freeze out 'Nimby' groups to end nonsense planning delays". The paper says the prime minister realises that despite his recent success on the international stage, voters prioritise domestic achievements. The Daily Telegraph leads on Donald Trump's suggestion that Ukraine "may not survive", external, ahead of the peace talks due to start in Saudi Arabia this week.

Source: The Times March 10, 2025 22:20 UTC