If you live in social housing, stronger rules mean landlords have to deal with dangerous problems in your home more quickly. From 30 November 2026, new legal protections will come into force, so more types of hazards – such as …
There has been significant national and trade coverage of the government’s announcement of new action to deliver safer homes and ensure leaseholders are not left facing high costs to fix the building safety mistakes made by others. It includes new …
There has been widespread national coverage of the government’s announcement of new measures to strengthen political finance rules, protect British democracy and prevent foreign money influencing UK elections. The package, announced as part of the government’s response to the Rycroft …
There has been widespread national and regional coverage of the government extending licensing hours until 5am to allow football fans to watch England’s match against Mexico down the pub. The Guardian (p1 & 16, Helena Horton and Peter Walker), The …
There is widespread positive national coverage following the department’s announcement that the 200-year-old Vagrancy Act will be repealed on Monday, bringing an end to the criminalisation of rough sleeping. The announcement is covered prominently across national media, including the Observer, …
The Government is repealing the Vagrancy Act 1824 (Monday 29th June), ending over 200 years of criminalising rough sleeping and begging and marking a shift to a more modern, supportive approach to homelessness. ❓What is changing? 🌟Why is the Act being repealed? 🎯Tackling criminal activity 🤝What …
There has been media coverage this week suggesting that air conditioning is banned in homes. This is incorrect. Air conditioning can be installed in both existing and new homes. In most cases, planning permission is not required to install it …
✅ Good news if you rent privately, as your local council can now take stronger action against your landlord if your home is found to have a serious hazard. A new power in the Renters’ Rights Act is now in …
The way you buy and sell a home is changing to make it faster, simpler, and more certain. 🔑 What does that mean? 🏠What this means for you 📊 Why the current system needs fixing 📅 What happens now? ❓ Common questions Phil Spencer, Move iQ founder - top tips …
There is widespread positive national and consumer media coverage following MHCLG’s announcement of major reforms to the homebuying and selling system, aimed at making transactions faster, more transparent, and less likely to fall through. The Financial Times reports the government’s …
There have been misleading claims reported in the Times today saying that decisions on local government reorganisation are “gerrymandering”. This is simply not true. These decisions are being made in line with the published criteria – not on a party …
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