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Tackling dangerous homes: private renters closer to faster repairs through Awaab's Law

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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 …

Protecting UK democracy from hostile actors and foreign interference 🗳️🔒

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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 …

Coverage of plans to strengthen mayoral powers over planning decisions

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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 …

Coverage of first wave of funding from the Social and Affordable Homes Programme

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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 …

Reports claiming planning reforms make it easier to approve unauthorised Traveller sites are wrong

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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 …

Coverage of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework

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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 …