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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Friday, 01 May 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer...

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Historic protections for renters in action across England

Historic protections for renters in action across England

Thursday, 30 April 2026

The most historic changes to private renting in England now give 11 million tenants landmark new rights and protections that will transform their expe...

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When will the Renters' Right Act come into force?

When will the Renters' Right Act come into force?

Thursday, 30 April 2026

What the changes coming in from Friday 1st May mean for you - including the ban on Section 21 no fault evictions, and new rules on pets and rent incre...

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Seven members appointed to the Civil Justice Council

Seven members appointed to the Civil Justice Council

Thursday, 30 April 2026

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments of Andrew Brookes, Naomi Creutzfeldt, Frances Harrison, Owain James, Jane Portas, Tim Sawyer and Nig...

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Families to save up to £1,000 as children’s reforms become law

Families to save up to £1,000 as children’s reforms become law

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Cost-of-living measures become law, including free breakfast clubs, expanded free school meals and limits of branded uniforms ...

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Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform

Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

An update on the government's vision for ending the feudal leasehold system. ...

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Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill

Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

An update on the government's vision for ending the feudal leasehold system. ...

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English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent

English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Act follows on from the English Devolution White Paper, which set out government agenda for devolution. ...

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Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law

Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

The next generation will be smoke-free as Tobacco and Vapes Bill is granted Royal Assent....

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Two local authorities get consumer upgrades

Two local authorities get consumer upgrades

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Castle Point Borough Council and North Kesteven District Council both received consumer upgrades in the latest RSH regulatory judgements...

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Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing

Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing

Monday, 27 April 2026

The government has confirmed it will bring forward further reforms to Right to Buy....

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New Commissioners of the Forestry Commission appointed

New Commissioners of the Forestry Commission appointed

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The new Commissioners began their terms on 1 April...

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Over 200 community organisations backed to help bridge divides

Over 200 community organisations backed to help bridge divides

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Organisations boosting unity, trust and togetherness in their communities will receive a share of over £2 million funding...

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Council tax shake up to protect the most vulnerable households

Council tax shake up to protect the most vulnerable households

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

More time for vulnerable people to pay their bill after missing one month’s payment...

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Councils backed with millions to take on rogue landlords

Councils backed with millions to take on rogue landlords

Monday, 13 April 2026

Local authorities across England are receiving an extra £41 million to cover costs for new enforcement powers through the landmark Renters' Rights Act...

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Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear

Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear

Monday, 13 April 2026

£3 million funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England....

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Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England's most disadvantaged communities

Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England's most disadvantaged communities

Sunday, 12 April 2026

Government today launches plan to make it easier for the wealthiest in society to give back to communities that need help most...

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We continue to call on Kosovo and Serbia to resolve outstanding disagreements through the EU facilitated Dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We continue to call on Kosovo and Serbia to resolve outstanding disagreements through the EU facilitated Dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Kosovo....

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First wave of national Young Futures Hubs open to turn the tide on youth services decline

First wave of national Young Futures Hubs open to turn the tide on youth services decline

Sunday, 05 April 2026

First eight ‘Young Futures Hubs’ opening in Birmingham, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, County Durham, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, and Tower Hamlets...

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New £2m backed pilots to put more power in the hands of tenants

New £2m backed pilots to put more power in the hands of tenants

Thursday, 02 April 2026

20 new projects will receive a share of £2 million from the government's Social Housing Innovation Fund. ...

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Better Connected: tap and go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy

Better Connected: tap and go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Strategy sets the direction for a more joined-up transport network that works better for passengers, drivers and communities across England....

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New £62m fund for fire alarms to keep residents safe and costs down for leaseholders

New £62m fund for fire alarms to keep residents safe and costs down for leaseholders

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

The new Interim Measures Alarm Fund will further incentivise the installation of common fire alarms in buildings waiting for remediation works to be c...

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Support for Keep Britain Working ramps up across employers and regions

Support for Keep Britain Working ramps up across employers and regions

Monday, 30 March 2026

The number of employers and mayoral authorities committed to tackling one of the biggest issues facing the labour market has more than doubled since t...

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Simpler household recycling rules come into force across England

Simpler household recycling rules come into force across England

Monday, 30 March 2026

Simpler Recycling to end years of confusion and deliver consistent collections...

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Hundreds of Best Start Family Hubs open nationwide

Hundreds of Best Start Family Hubs open nationwide

Monday, 30 March 2026

More parents can save hundreds of pounds through free services, as over 200 Best Start Family Hubs open nationwide this week, helping with the cost of...

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Pupils, patients and public sector workers to prosper through local food procurement

Pupils, patients and public sector workers to prosper through local food procurement

Monday, 30 March 2026

Selection of local authorities in England awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices ...

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Two Members reappointed to the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board

Two Members reappointed to the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board

Friday, 27 March 2026

The Secretary of State has reappointed Martin Esom and Bradley Pritchard as Members of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board for a term of three y...

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Major boost for young people with 80 new Youth Hubs as SPFL Trust partners with DWP

Major boost for young people with 80 new Youth Hubs as SPFL Trust partners with DWP

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Young people are set to benefit from expanded employment support through a further 80 new Youth Hubs as the Government continues to provide opportunit...

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£70m funding to address building safety professional shortages

£70m funding to address building safety professional shortages

Thursday, 26 March 2026

New £70 million funding has been announced to address shortages in building safety professions and help build 1.5 million homes....

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Government launches new consultation as part of commitment to introduce mandatory certification for fire risk assessors

Government launches new consultation as part of commitment to introduce mandatory certification for fire risk assessors

Thursday, 26 March 2026

The government has launched a consultation as part of commitment to introduce mandatory certification for fire risk assessors in wake of Grenfell Towe...

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Security Industry Authority SIA begins process of gaining PIDA prescribed person status

Environment Agency Illegal waste site in Lancashire shut down

Serious Fraud Office SFO secures £10m from British defence supplier

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency MHRA approves Linerixibat (Lynavoy) for the treatment of itch due to biliary tract disease

Ministry of Defence New interceptor missiles successfully tested in the Middle East as Defence Minister visits region

Environment Agency Dorset farmers to pay £33,500 over slurry handling

Civil Nuclear Constabulary UK National Threat Level raised to SEVERE

Competition and Markets Authority CMA publishes latest monitoring report on road fuel market

Northern Ireland Office £1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost community and voluntary groups in Northern Ireland

Government Internal Audit Agency Andy Brittain joins GIAA as Interim Chief Executive

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