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New towns update

Posted by: mhclgpress, Posted on: 13 February 2025 - Categories: Affordable housing, Communities, Housing

There has been prominent, widespread national reporting on the latest update on the next generation of new towns. The story has been covered by outlets including The Guardian, Financial Times, Telegraph, Independent and Express. The outlets report on the government’s …

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Explainer: devolution and local elections

Posted by: mhclgpress, Posted on: 6 February 2025 - Categories: Devolution, Elections

What is devolution and what will it mean?  Devolution is about giving power back to communities – shifting away from Westminster to the local leaders that know their areas best and giving them the tools to make a difference to …

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Coverage on Tackling Islamophobia

Posted by: mhclgpress, Posted on: 4 February 2025 - Categories: Uncategorized

There has been media coverage today following a report in the Telegraph speculating on the government’s approach to tackling anti-Muslim hatred. The government is firmly committed to tackling all forms of hatred and division, including the unacceptable rise in anti-Muslim …

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