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Major local government shakeup in 14 areas opens for views

Major local government shakeup in 14 areas opens for views

Thursday, 05 February 2026

From Blackpool to Plymouth, 14 areas to be transformed as part of the once-in-a-generation reforms to local government...

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UK imposes fresh sanctions to dismantle Sudan’s 'war machine'

UK imposes fresh sanctions to dismantle Sudan’s 'war machine'

Thursday, 05 February 2026

The UK has imposed new sanctions against 6 individuals fuelling Sudan's war, following the Foreign Secretary's visit to the Sudan-Chad border....

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Pride in Place: 40 neighbourhoods join transformational programme

Pride in Place: 40 neighbourhoods join transformational programme

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Thousands more people handed the power to decide how millions are spent in their area as Pride in Place expands. ...

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Pledge to get 10,000 vulnerable children into foster homes

Pledge to get 10,000 vulnerable children into foster homes

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Thousands more children in the social care system in England will grow up in loving homes, under plans to create up to 10,000 new foster care places....

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Clean energy funding to be tied to stronger workers’ rights

Clean energy funding to be tied to stronger workers’ rights

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Offshore wind firms must sign up to a ‘Fair Work Charter’ to participate in government renewables auctions....

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New regeneration body to boost jobs, homes and infrastructure across Greater Cambridge

New regeneration body to boost jobs, homes and infrastructure across Greater Cambridge

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

A new consultation for a development corporation in Greater Cambridge has been launched today. ...

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Health Secretary, Wes Streeting launches National Cancer Plan

Health Secretary, Wes Streeting launches National Cancer Plan

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

The Secretary of State launched the National Cancer Plan today at the Royal Free Hospital in North London....

West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery

West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Communities across the West Midlands will benefit from new high-skilled career opportunities after the government announced a new Transport and Infras...

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Pension scheme reforms to tackle gender pension gap

Pension scheme reforms to tackle gender pension gap

Monday, 02 February 2026

Millions of working women will be better off with new measures being introduced to tackle historic gender pension gap. ...

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Regulator of Social Housing publishes the Rent Standard 2026

Regulator of Social Housing publishes the Rent Standard 2026

Monday, 02 February 2026

The new Rent Standard sets out rent policy from 1 April 2026 onwards....

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High streets to receive £150 million to restore community pride

High streets to receive £150 million to restore community pride

Saturday, 31 January 2026

Multi-million-pound package to turn the tide on ailing high streets, targeted in places most in need of support...

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London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership

London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership

Friday, 30 January 2026

From 1 February 2026, passengers who travel with London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will benefit from reliable and better-connected...

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New review of single living accommodation to transform military housing standards

New review of single living accommodation to transform military housing standards

Friday, 30 January 2026

Independent review launched to fix substandard military accommodation for around 80,000 single and unaccompanied service personnel...

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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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RSH removes two officers from Allnutt Mill Housing Co operative's committee

RSH removes two officers from Allnutt Mill Housing Co operative's committee

Thursday, 29 January 2026

The Regulator of Social Housing has removed two officers from the provider's committee ...

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RSH publishes ten regulatory judgements

RSH publishes ten regulatory judgements

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

RSH has published regulatory judgements as part of its inspection and stability check programmes...

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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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Pet owners to benefit from biggest vet sector reforms in 60 years

Pet owners to benefit from biggest vet sector reforms in 60 years

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Clearer pricing will help pet owners compare costs and shop around, saving families money...

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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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North Wales offshore wind project to bring jobs and growth

North Wales offshore wind project to bring jobs and growth

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

A new offshore wind project off the coast of North Wales will help deliver growth and good jobs to the region Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens says. ...

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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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Heat network customers to be shielded from unfair price hikes

Heat network customers to be shielded from unfair price hikes

Monday, 26 January 2026

Greater consumer protections introduced for heat network customers across Great Britain for the first time, supporting half a million consumers. ...

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Government spends record levels to support our veterans

Government spends record levels to support our veterans

Monday, 26 January 2026

Government delivers record levels of investment to support veterans, across health, housing, employment and more...

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Offshore wind project will bring jobs and growth says Welsh Secretary

Offshore wind project will bring jobs and growth says Welsh Secretary

Monday, 26 January 2026

A new offshore wind project off the coast of North Wales will help deliver growth and good jobs to the region Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens has said. ...

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UK marks first anniversary of 100 Year Partnership in Kyiv with new backing for reform and reconstruction

UK marks first anniversary of 100 Year Partnership in Kyiv with new backing for reform and reconstruction

Friday, 23 January 2026

The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine as both countries mark the first anniversary of the landmark 100 Year Partnership. ...

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New King’s Counsel and Honorary King’s Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor

New King’s Counsel and Honorary King’s Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor

Friday, 23 January 2026

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of 96 new King’s Counsel and the award of 8 new Honorary King’s Counsel....

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Culture Secretary speech at £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere funding announcement

Culture Secretary speech at £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere funding announcement

Friday, 23 January 2026

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's speech on DCMS' £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere funding announcement, at the Barbican Centre in London. ...

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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