There has been media coverage today on our announcement on World Homeless Day confirming an extra £84 million for councils to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping. This is on top of the record £1 billion investment this year to end homelessness, …
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said: “Today is a day for the bereaved, the survivors, residents in the immediate community and a day for remembering the 72 innocent people who lost their lives. Children, families, friends and neighbours who died …
There has been positive media coverage today about the Government’s launch of the New Homes Accelerator, which will work to speed up the delivery of large housing sites and drive economic growth across every part of the country. National papers …
There has been coverage in the media this week following a letter sent by the Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook to local leaders in Cambridge. The letter confirms that Greater Cambridge has a vital role in kickstarting economic growth across the …
It has been reported this morning that councils have spent more than £1 billion purchasing former Right to Buy properties since 2020. Right to Buy is an important route for council housing tenants to be able to own their home. …
The government’s plans to strengthen the rights of working people took another major leap yesterday, as Deputy PM Angela Rayner and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds hosted trade unions and business organisations for the first time to progress their mission to …
There has been media reporting suggesting councils will be forced to approve wind turbines, through changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This inaccurate. We have made clear renewable projects will still subject to strict planning controls to protect …
It has been reported in the media today that the Government is planning to give the Mayor of London powers to impose rent controls. This is not true. Fixing Britain’s housing crisis is one of our top priorities, and giving …
The Deputy Prime Minister visited Stoke-On-Trent yesterday (13 August) where she heard first-hand from those who were impacted by recent violent disorder. There has been coverage of the visit in BBC News online, Stoke-On-Trent Live and on BBC Midlands. Coverage …
Yesterday the Department published its quarterly homelessness statistics from Jan-March 2024 showing record numbers of households, including those with children, in temporary accommodation. There have been several pieces of national coverage including The Mirror, The Guardian and The Times reporting …
There has been inaccurate media reporting regarding the location of the Government’s proposed new towns and resulting concerns raised by local residents. As we made clear last week, the location of these New Towns has not been agreed. The Taskforce …