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14 more areas to benefit from streamlined local services

14 more areas to benefit from streamlined local services

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Changes will simplify local government to unlock the path towards devolution and drive economic growth...

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Stronger leasehold protections in crackdown on hidden fees

Stronger leasehold protections in crackdown on hidden fees

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Leaseholders will receive clearer information about the service charges they pay and stronger protections against unfair costs, the government has con...

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Interim Housing Ombudsman appointed to support tenants

Interim Housing Ombudsman appointed to support tenants

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Social housing tenants will be supported by a new Interim Housing Ombudsman, as MHCLG appoints an expert from within the organisation to take up the p...

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Equal pay system to be improved as government launches consultation process

Equal pay system to be improved as government launches consultation process

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Government launches consultation, inviting businesses, workers, and civil society to help shape the next steps on equal pay reform....

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Readout of the Civil Society Council: 8 July 2026

Readout of the Civil Society Council: 8 July 2026

Monday, 13 July 2026

On Wednesday 8 July, the Civil Society Council met for the second time in 10 Downing Street....

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Safer homes for 4m tenants with quicker action on dangerous homes

Safer homes for 4m tenants with quicker action on dangerous homes

Monday, 13 July 2026

The second phase of Awaab's Law will come into force on 30 November 2026, so more dangerous hazards are fixed quickly to help tenants living in social...

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Record investment to protect Jewish communities

Record investment to protect Jewish communities

Monday, 13 July 2026

Over a quarter of a billion-pound investment to increase policing in Jewish communities after a spate of violent attacks....

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New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts

New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Updated UK Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines find even small amounts of physical activity benefit health....

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Expanded support for residents living with unsafe cladding

Expanded support for residents living with unsafe cladding

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Dangerous cladding will be removed from lower-rise buildings with serious fire safety risks, thanks to new government funding....

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Local Government Association Conference 2026

Local Government Association Conference 2026

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

A speech from the Local Government Secretary Steve Reed at the Local Government Conference...

Local journalism to benefit from new government funding to reach new audiences

Local journalism to benefit from new government funding to reach new audiences

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Local news outlets can now apply for grants of up to £125,000 to support their long-term financial sustainability...

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Housing Secretary speech to Lloyds' Social Housing Forum

Housing Secretary speech to Lloyds' Social Housing Forum

Monday, 06 July 2026

The Housing Secretary's speech at Lloyds Banking Group's Social Housing Forum on 6 July 2026. ...

Communities backed to lead local climate and nature action

Communities backed to lead local climate and nature action

Monday, 06 July 2026

Bradford, Manchester, Bristol, London and Birmingham are the first cities to host annual ‘Energising Britain’ events. ...

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Tough new rules to crackdown on foreign money in UK elections

Tough new rules to crackdown on foreign money in UK elections

Sunday, 05 July 2026

New rules include a cap on donations from those who've lived overseas and tougher checks on company donations....

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Fastest infrastructure building in a generation as planning rules overhauled

Fastest infrastructure building in a generation as planning rules overhauled

Thursday, 02 July 2026

New reforms confirmed today to speed up the approval process for major infrastructure projects. ...

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Remaking the State Annual Conference 2026

Remaking the State Annual Conference 2026

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Speaking at the Remaking the State Annual Conference in London, Communities Secretary Steve Reed set out reforms to put more power in the hands of com...

Mahmood: My?reforms will save the asylum system for a generation

Mahmood: My?reforms will save the asylum system for a generation

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

New safe and legal refugee routes, alongside reforms to human rights and modern slavery laws, to prevent abuse of the asylum system. ...

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Rough sleeping no longer a crime as Vagrancy Act repealed

Rough sleeping no longer a crime as Vagrancy Act repealed

Saturday, 27 June 2026

The government will repeal the Vagrancy Act on Monday 29 June 2026, ending nearly two centuries of legislation that has criminalised rough sleeping an...

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Holding steady: The Commission's role in uncertain times

Holding steady: The Commission's role in uncertain times

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Dame Julia Unwin addresses the Third Sector Conference 2026...

Crackdown on dangerous rented homes as new £7k fines kick in

Crackdown on dangerous rented homes as new £7k fines kick in

Sunday, 21 June 2026

Councils can issue fines of up to £7,000 from 22 June 2026, if landlords are found to have serious hazards in their rented properties....

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Government strengthens wildfire resilience heading into summer

Government strengthens wildfire resilience heading into summer

Saturday, 20 June 2026

Specialist trained firefighters in reach of communities and an overhaul of fire and rescue assets to the value of almost £100 million have been announ...

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Homebuying shake up to slash delays, cut costs and stop sales falling through

Homebuying shake up to slash delays, cut costs and stop sales falling through

Thursday, 18 June 2026

New rules introduced to simplify homebuying and selling making the process easier and simpler....

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UK backs communities on the ocean's front line with £13.9 million investment

UK backs communities on the ocean's front line with £13.9 million investment

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

The funding supports international programmes delivering for people and nature, from flood protection to tackling plastic pollution....

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Pubs, shops and local assets protected with communities in charge

Pubs, shops and local assets protected with communities in charge

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

£61m fund to encourage people to save treasured local assets announced as part of a set of reforms to put more power in the hands of communities....

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New Local's Stronger Things Conference

New Local's Stronger Things Conference

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Speaking at New Local's Stronger Things Conference in London, Communities Secretary Steve Reed set out reforms to put more power in the hands of commu...

Every child to get access to enriching activities to build skills and confidence for life

Every child to get access to enriching activities to build skills and confidence for life

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Children in every part of the country to get access to enriching activities to beat isolation online and build connections in the real world...

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New CEO appointed to drive Greater Cambridge growth

New CEO appointed to drive Greater Cambridge growth

Friday, 12 June 2026

David Hill has been appointed as the first Chief Executive of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. ...

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UK, Australia and Canada launch peacebuilding fund for Israel and Palestine

UK, Australia and Canada launch peacebuilding fund for Israel and Palestine

Thursday, 11 June 2026

The UK, Australia and Canada have ?launched a peace fund to ?complement broader efforts towards a two-state solution...

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Fire Safety Minister's speech at the FBU's 2026 Conference

Fire Safety Minister's speech at the FBU's 2026 Conference

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

The Minister Samantha Dixon set out plans to reform the fire and rescue sector and deliver changes to set the sector up for success to meet future cha...

Fire Safety Minister's speech at the LGA's 2026 Fire Conference

Fire Safety Minister's speech at the LGA's 2026 Fire Conference

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Fire Safety Minister Samantha Dixon reaffirmed plans to reform fire and rescue services to boost professionalism and ensure the sector is fit for futu...

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