All MHCLG articles
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NewsGovernment to call for evidence from sector of ‘no win no fee’ claims farmers exploiting social housing residents
Rayner pledges action to “ensure vulnerable tenants are not exploited”
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NewsPlanning and Infrastructure Bill could deliver up to £7.5bn economic boost, says government
Changes such as lower costs to businesses and increased certainty around planning may incentivise further investment over next decade
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NewsCost of leasehold reforms rises to £4bn after government updates impact assessment
Increase down to financial model updates over ten-year appraisal period
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NewsHousing planning approvals fall 9% year-on-year
FMB calls for more support for SME housebuilders
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NewsBirmingham City Council calls for increased grant funding for temporary accommodation alternatives
The local authority will write to Angela Rayner urging her to create a long-term homelessness strategy that includes more funding for social housing and temporary accommodation alternatives
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NewsCouncils urge chancellor to take ‘immediate action’ as one in four councils risk needing bailouts
LGA says Budget must provide councils with financial stability to protect the services
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NewsRayner vows to get Renters’ Rights Bill into law ‘as soon as possible’
Children and families facing the ‘cruel threat’ of no fault evictions have waited ‘far too long already,’ says housing secretary as bill returns to parliament
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NewsThe government officially scraps Conservatives’ proposed ‘British Homes for British Workers’ policy
MHCLG in an official consultation response says there are already stringent rules in place to determine social housing allocation
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NewsRemediation of unsafe cladding on 2,300 residential buildings yet to start
The latest government data reveals there are 4,613 residential buildings 11m and over with unsafe cladding
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NewsGovernment housing targets doomed if planning permission tracking doesn’t improve, HBF warns
Research found more than 100,000 more planning permissions need to be granted over the next three years to hit goal
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NewsHousing ministry to set up Wolverhampton HQ
Housing secretary says Wolverhampton move will put decision-makers closer to regional voices
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NewsMPs slam ‘deplorable’ housing ministry for policy failures
Public Accounts Committee accuses department of false promises over Starter Homes and housing targets
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NewsCouncils begin action against owners of 30 buildings still wrapped in ACM cladding
Government promises further measures if work is not carried out