Renting in England has changed – and millions of tenants are set to benefit. When will the Renters' Rights Act come into force? On 1 May 2026, new laws kicked in to give 11 million renters stronger rights, better protections and more security in their homes. These changes …
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Positive coverages features across press this week after MHCLG announced new funding worth over £41 million to support councils across England, as they prepare for their new enforcement duties in the Renters’ Rights Act from 1 May 2026. With the …
In just one month’s time, a major shake‑up of the private rented sector comes into force. From 1 May 2026, the new Renters’ Rights Act will give 11 million renters stronger protections, fairer rules and greater security in their homes. …
There has been inaccurate media reporting suggesting former residents of Spectrum Building in Dagenham are being made to pay for the building’s fire safety works. This is not true. Since the fire in August 2024, the building’s freeholder has gone …
This week we published our response to the independent Rycroft Review, commissioned to look into foreign financial influence and interference in UK democracy. We’re bringing in the recommendations to cap political donations of overseas electors at £100,000 a year and …
Today, the government has published the council tax levels set by local authorities in England for 2026-27. This showed that the increase in the national average council tax will be less than the last three years. The average Band D …
There was significant coverage in the media on our announcements last week to name the areas benefitting through the expanded Pride in Place programme, transform high streets, fund play spaces in deprived communities, and reform the way public bodies work …
The government is proposing to build seven new towns across England to support the biggest housebuilding programme in over fifty years. This will help more people buy a home and live close to jobs and transport links. In addition, it is …
Today, the government announced seven areas proposed as locations for New Towns as part of the most ambitious housebuilding programme in more than half a century. There has been positive widespread coverage of the announcement with The Timescalling the establishment …
New private renting rules in England are coming on 1 May 2026. If you’re a landlord, there are some things you need to do to be ready. The tasks are quite simple but need your attention – and if you have a letting agent you may want to speak to them about …
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