Jack Fenwick

London

Journalist and Reporter, Politics Investigations at BBC

Journalist @BBCPolitics. Reporter focused on policy, data, FOI. It’s pronounced Fen-Wick. Brixton via Scunthorpe. Got a story? [email protected]

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Sadiq Khan sought legal advice after Reeves backed Heathrow expansion

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jack Fenwick

Mayor sought legal advice after Reeves backed Heathrow expansionJack FenwickPA MediaSir Sadiq Khan has consulted lawyers over the government's plans for a third runway at Heathrow, which he opposes. Rachel Reeves said the airport expansion was vital for kickstarting economic growth and promised to "stop blockers getting in the way of development". But Sir Sadiq, one of the most senior Labour figures outside of Westminster, has warned about the impact on noise, air pollution and climate change.
Talks to save British Steel reach crunch point

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jack Fenwick

Jack FenwickPolitical reporterAlex ForsythPolitical correspondentTalks aimed at saving steel production in Scunthorpe are deadlocked over who will pay for the raw materials needed to keep the blast furnaces going. The materials need to be paid for within the next two days, according to government sources, or production will cease at the British Steel plant within weeks and cannot be restarted.
Talks to save British Steel reach crunch point

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Jack Fenwick |Alex Forsyth

Talks aimed at saving steel production in Scunthorpe are deadlocked over who will pay for the raw materials needed to keep the blast furnaces going. The materials need to be paid for within the next two days, according to government sources, or production will cease at the British Steel plant within weeks and cannot be restarted. British Steel's Chinese owner Jingye say the furnaces are "no longer financially sustainable" and they are unwilling to purchase new raw materials.
The Carmela Cup 2025

1 month ago | yachtsandyachting.com | Jack Fenwick

The Carmela Cup 2025 by Jack Fenwick 8 Apr 11:43 BST After two days of intense racing, the Elmside Neighbours have defended their title of RYA National Two Boat Keelboat Team Racing Champions. Queen Mary Reservoir laid on two days of perfect conditions with sunshine and 10-20 knots of wind all weekend giving the teams plenty of quick fire racing.
Government to fall short of housing target, figures suggest

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jack Fenwick

Government to fall short of housing target, figures suggestJack FenwickBBCThe government will not get close to the extra homes needed to hit its housing target in England, official figures suggest. Angela Rayner's plan for 1.5m new homes by 2029 is seen as crucial to solving the housing crisis and boosting economic growth. Chancellor Rachel Reeves claimed on Wednesday that reforms to the planning system would put the government "within touching distance" of achieving that aim.
Commissioner warns ministers over domestic abuse

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jack Fenwick

Commissioner warns ministers over domestic abuseJack FenwickPolitics Investigations, BBC NewsPaul SeddonGetty ImagesThe domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales has said she is "deeply concerned" that government plans to tackle abuse could go on failing victims. The comments from Dame Nicole Jacobs come after ministers declined to fully accept all of her recommendations for reform in a review published in January.
Treasury's Value for Money body targets asylum accommodation

2 months ago | bbc.com | Jack Fenwick

Jack FenwickPolitical reporterTreasury advisers tasked with finding government waste have identified spending on accommodation for people such as asylum seekers as their top priority. The Office for Value for Money (OVfM), which has 15 members of staff and reports directly to the chancellor, was launched in October. But a Treasury response to a BBC Freedom of Information request revealed that as of last month the team had not started scrutinising any investment proposals.
NHS to expand opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing

2 months ago | bbc.com | Jack Fenwick

NHS to expand opt-out HIV and hepatitis testingJack FenwickPA MediaThe NHS will automatically test patients for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C unless they opt out at almost 90 Accident and Emergency (A&E) units in England, the BBC can reveal. The government is rolling out a £27m expansion of the scheme to 30 new hospitals, saying it could lead to an extra 1,900 people receiving earlier care for HIV each year.
MoD investigates cancers in air crew after helicopter claims

Feb 10, 2025 | bbc.com | Jack Fenwick

MoD investigates air crew cancers after helicopter claimsJack FenwickGetty ImagesThe government is investigating how many military personnel have been diagnosed with cancer, after claims that some helicopters left crew exposed to toxic fumes. At least six cases have already been settled out of court by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), with dozens of other air crew and families understood to be in the process of suing.
Illegal meat on most UK High Streets, official says

Feb 4, 2025 | yahoo.com | Jack Fenwick

Efforts to keep potentially disease-ridden meat out of the UK are being undermined by post-Brexit border checks, a senior health official has said. The boss of the Dover Port Health Authority said illegal meat, which has not been through proper health checks, was now available on "most High Streets" in the UK. European outbreaks of deadly animal diseases in recent months have left health authorities, Whitehall officials and many in the farming industry worried about the threat they pose to the UK.