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Explainer: Everything you need to know about the Democratic Engagement Fund

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🌟Votes at 16 are coming – and the Government is investing £2.5 million to support people to engage with democracy, including making sure young people are ready. 🤝The new Democratic Engagement Fund will support projects helping to ensure that when …

Explainer: New protections for domestic abuse victims in social housing

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🏠 What does protecting domestic abuse victims actually mean?  Right now, landlords have few options to support victims to remain in their home if they share a tenancy with an abuser, and many victims are forced to either leave or end the tenancy entirely – which can potentially leave you homeless.  Last year, around 15,000 …

Coverage of UKREiiF 2026

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Following UKREiiF last week, there has been widespread coverage leading on a Homes England funding announcement in Leeds, alongside trade coverage on planning reform and the NPPF.  There is positive regional and trade coverage of the government-backed Leeds South Village regeneration scheme. BBC …

Flat owners gain new right to request faster broadband as leasehold  shake‑up moves another step closer ✨

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Millions of flat owners are another step closer to fairer home ownership, as desperately needed leasehold and commonhold reforms head to Parliament.  Now the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill has been confirmed in the King’s Speech, plans to overhaul the outdated leasehold system are no longer drafts - they are on their way to becoming real …

Historic Renters’ Rights Act now protecting millions: know your rights  

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Renting in England has changed – and millions of tenants are set to benefit.   When will the Renters' Rights Act come into force?  On 1 May 2026, new laws kicked in to give 11 million renters stronger rights, better protections and more security in their homes.    These changes …

Councils backed with millions to tackle rogue landlords - news coverage

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Positive coverages features across press this week after MHCLG announced new funding worth over £41 million to support councils across England, as they prepare for their new enforcement duties in the Renters’ Rights Act from 1 May 2026. With the …