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Flagship accelerator unlocks 125,000 homes and takes on new sites

Flagship accelerator unlocks 125,000 homes and takes on new sites

Thursday, 29 January 2026

Phase 2 of the New Homes Accelerator has been launched today. ...

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New North Sea board launched to drive a fair and prosperous transition

New North Sea board launched to drive a fair and prosperous transition

Thursday, 29 January 2026

New board of experts to drive forward the government's plan for a prosperous and sustainable future in the North Sea...

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Thousands more families to get warm, secure social homes

Thousands more families to get warm, secure social homes

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

The government has unveiled a new social and affordable housing package today. ...

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Free AI training for all, as government and industry programme expands to provide 10 million workers with key AI skills by 2030

Free AI training for all, as government and industry programme expands to provide 10 million workers with key AI skills by 2030

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Every adult in the UK is eligible to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical AI skills for work....

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Prime Minister to promise a consistent, pragmatic partnership with China to make UK better off

Prime Minister to promise a consistent, pragmatic partnership with China to make UK better off

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Working people and UK businesses will benefit from a more strategic and consistent UK relationship with China, the Prime Minister will pledge as he ar...

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Major milestone for HS2 as tunnelling to Euston starts

Major milestone for HS2 as tunnelling to Euston starts

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Taking the HS2 railway into central London is crucial to unlocking its full potential to create more jobs, more homes and to boost the British economy...

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PM: “We're capping ground rents at £250”

PM: “We're capping ground rents at £250”

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

PM caps ground rents at £250 a year in game-changing shake up of leasehold system and to support families with the cost of living....

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BSR becomes standalone body in landmark step towards single construction regulator

BSR becomes standalone body in landmark step towards single construction regulator

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

The Building Safety Regulator will put residents at the heart of everything it does and promote higher standards and culture change in the built envir...

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Holocaust Memorial one step closer as Bill receives Royal Assent

Holocaust Memorial one step closer as Bill receives Royal Assent

Thursday, 22 January 2026

The Holocaust Memorial Act removes legislation which had blocked progress on the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre....

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Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation

Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation

Thursday, 22 January 2026

This once-in-a-generation reform will end the outdated two-tier system and build stronger local councils. ...

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Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more...

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New design guidance to raise the bar for new build developments

New design guidance to raise the bar for new build developments

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

The government has published updated new build design guidance today. ...

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Regions set to benefit from new creative industries funding

Regions set to benefit from new creative industries funding

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Minister Murray encourages regions to bid for funding in next wave of the Creative Clusters programme, which has boosted Liverpool’s music innovation ...

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UK Government initiative to accelerate investment in Scotland

UK Government initiative to accelerate investment in Scotland

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Cities and regions initiative to 'enhance capability, attract investment, and accelerate growth for the benefit of all of Scotland'...

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Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history

Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Government launches 'Warm Homes Plan' to upgrade the nation's homes, help families cut their energy bills, and tackle fuel poverty....

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Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech

Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech

Monday, 19 January 2026

Seema Malhotra, Minister for the Indo-Pacific - Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech ...

Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs

Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs

Monday, 19 January 2026

A new £20 million space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, supported by UK Space Agency funding, providing cutting-edge faciliti...

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Northern Powerhouse Rail to drive biggest travel upgrade in the North in a generation

Northern Powerhouse Rail to drive biggest travel upgrade in the North in a generation

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Government announces the biggest transformation to travel in the North in a generation as the Chancellor sets out new Northern Growth Strategy and pro...

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Multi billion pound drive to transform rail and growth across Yorkshire and North East

Multi billion pound drive to transform rail and growth across Yorkshire and North East

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Northern Powerhouse Rail plans announced to grow productivity, with faster rail commutes across Yorkshire, better journeys to the North East and route...

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New proposals set out to reduce 'out of area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety

New proposals set out to reduce 'out of area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Have your say on our proposals to simplify the taxi licensing system and improve enforcement to increase safety and reduce unfair competition....

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New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most

New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Local councils will be given the power to crack down on problem pavement parking....

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£140m Scottish Local Growth Fund to drive economic growth  

£140m Scottish Local Growth Fund to drive economic growth  

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Five Scottish regions to benefit from a share of a new £140 million UK Government Local Growth Fund. ...

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Experienced regeneration leader appointed to key role at Homes England as agency embarks on pivotal year of delivery for local communities

Experienced regeneration leader appointed to key role at Homes England as agency embarks on pivotal year of delivery for local communities

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

John Reid will join government’s housing and regeneration agency in March 2026 to lead new national hub, working hand-in-hand with regional teams, as ...

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Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health

Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health

Monday, 05 January 2026

Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity....

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