There has been significant national, regional and trade coverage of the government’s announcement that it has taken the next steps to reform the feudal leasehold system. The government confirmed that it would progress with plans to improve transparency and ensure …
If you’re a leaseholder, new measures could mean you receive more information about your service charge, as well as greater protection from unfair, hidden costs. Today, the government has taken the next steps in delivering a fairer leasehold system, resulting …
MHCLG's announcement that Awaab’s Law is being extended to seven dangerous hazards later this year has been covered in national, regional and trade press. The Express (online) reports the news that 4 million social housing tenants will get new legal …
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positive national coverage following the department’s announcement that the 200-year-old Vagrancy Act will be repealed on Monday, bringing an end to the criminalisation of rough sleeping.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 🌟Why is the Act being repealed?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 …
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