Several outlets have claimed that Angela Rayner, Secretary of State has provided funding directly to partisan organisations via the Community Recovery Fund. This is not correct. The facts Put simply, councils are not permitted to spend taxpayers’ money on partisan …
New government rules will give people more time to get help with council tax debt – in a shake up that will support people before they face enforcement action. Here is everything you need to know about what is changing …
If your landlord ignores dangerous problems like severe damp and mould, they won't get away with it. The government is consulting on how to bring forward tougher rules to get dangerous problems fixed faster, by setting legal deadlines for landlords …
The Government is taking further action to stop foreign money and hostile actors from interfering in UK elections and politics. 💪 Free and fair elections are the foundation of our democracy. Everyone should be able to trust that political decisions …
There are around 177,530 children living in temporary accommodation, the highest on record. From today (1st September), a new duty takes effect, designed to enable these children to get the support they need as early as possible, and to stop vulnerable …
Following an announcement earlier this week, there has been widespread national coverage of the government’s plans to give regional mayors greater powers over major planning decisions, as part of efforts to boost housebuilding, unlock growth and deliver devolution. The measures …
There has been widespread national, regional, broadcast and social media coverage of the government’s announcement of the first wave of funding from the £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme. The government confirmed almost £10 billion will be allocated to …
There is extensive national coverage across print, broadcast and digital platforms of the department’s announcement that everyone sleeping rough in England will be offered a route off the streets this winter, backed by a £442 million package. Following an interview …
Several newspapers have claimed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) will make it easier for unauthorised Traveller developments to get planning permission. This is not correct. The claims have misinterpreted the policy and the important changes we have …
There has been widespread national coverage of the government’s announcement on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), including new measures to support housing delivery around transport hubs and stronger protections for pubs. The Financial Times, The Sun and …
There has been widespread national, regional and broadcast coverage of the government’s announcement on improving Britain’s high streets. The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, The Daily Telegraph and The Financial Times, The i Paper, BBC News and Metro all ran pieces …
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