Muslims in the UK are facing rising hostility and discrimination, with almost half of religious hate crimes targeted at Muslims, this is at a record level. Many in the Muslim community feel unsafe, unheard, or unsure whether the hostility they face …
Yesterday, Secretary of State Steve Reed announced the government’s new cohesion action plan, Protecting What Matters, outlining a comprehensive approach to building stronger, more cohesive communities across the country. There has been widespread coverage of the announcement, with Press Association …
There has been widespread reporting across national media this week concerning the government’s announcement on the Flexible Voting Pilots. The I, Daily Mail and Independent and Metro all reported positively on the pilots, which will see voters able to cast their ballots …
The way we vote in person has not changed since 1872. Big changes are being tested in the way people vote at polling stations – helping to make elections more convenient, accessible and better suited to modern life. What’s changing? 🗳️ Making voting more convenient Several councils will …
There has been significant coverage in the media of our changes to political finances. These tough new rules will protect our democracy against foreign interference and respond to longstanding stakeholder recommendations, including from the Ethics and Integrity Commission (formerly the …
There has been national reporting today about research from the insurer Aviva claiming one in nine new homes is at risk of flooding. Some of the figures quoted in Aviva’s research are misleading as they don’t factor in flood defences …
We have today issued the below statement for immediate use on the local authority elections taking place in May 2026. An MHCLG spokesperson said: “Following legal advice, the Government has withdrawn its original decision to postpone 30 local elections in …
There has been widespread coverage on the introduction of the Representation of the People Bill introduced today. The Bill will mean foreign actors will no longer be able to use their money to interfere in the UK’s elections, as part …
Big changes are coming to the way elections work – and a once-in-a-generation change will allow 16 and 17-year-olds to get involved in democracy across the UK for the first time in history. What’s changing? 👩🎓 Young people get to vote – 16 and 17-year-olds across the UK are finally being given the right …
This week we made available around £78 billion for English councils through the Final Local Government Finance Settlement. The Settlement brings the total new investment in local services to more than £5.6 billion over the next three years and also provides an additional £740 million since the Provisional Settlement …