Council Tax Following the publication of the Local Government Policy Statement for 2025-2026, there has been speculative media coverage that councils will be able to increase council tax above the 5% threshold. The government is committed to keeping taxes on …
Yesterday, 21st November, the Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook provided an update to the House on sweeping reforms starting in the new year to improve the lives of millions of existing leaseholders, and a timeline of vital steps being taken over …
There has been widespread coverage in national media following the launch of the Warm Homes Plan by DESNZ. The Plan will help people find ways to save money on energy bills and deliver warmer, cleaner energy to heat homes, with …
There has been widespread national and trade coverage following the launch of the Right to Buy consultation yesterday, proposing reforms to the scheme to protect and reverse the decline in much need council housing. This was picked up in The …
There is media coverage of data from the charity Centrepoint, who estimate almost 23,000 young people could face homelessness across England this Christmas. This has been reported in outlets including the Independent, LBC, Free Radio and the Express and Star. …
There has been speculation and media coverage on upcoming levels of council tax. The government has confirmed it will be continuing the previous government’s policy of a core council tax cap of 3%, and an additional 2% for local authorities …
Yesterday we launched an emergency £10 million fund to support rough sleepers this winter. As the coldest months of the year approach, this funding will go direct to councils with the highest need and support thousands of the most vulnerable …
There is widespread coverage today of a report from the National Audit Office which calls on the government to speed up the pace of remediation on buildings with dangerous cladding and set a date for its completion. More than seven …
The Chancellor has set out a Budget to fix the foundations by providing a significant boost for housebuilding, backing projects to support local growth and supporting devolution. This week’s budget invests in local government and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to …
Over 3.5 million workers will receive a pay boost next year thanks to new increases to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates. This move confirmed by the Chancellor in the Budget has attracted widespread press coverage, being …