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3 year investigation into Private rent for homeless people
A three-year investigation has found ‘serious failings’ in private rented housing used by former homeless people. Shelter and Crisis are urging the Government to…
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Report: delays in PIP for disabled people causing distress
Delays in processing the Government’s new Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) has led vulnerable people facing ‘real distress’ and financial difficulties, according to a damning new…
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LAs might get powers to hold road races – consultation
Local authorities could be given the power to hold motor sports events on public roads, under new proposals announced by the Government. According to…
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Childcare costs higher than the mortgage?
The Government has been urged to extend free childcare for all two year olds, with new research showing the cost of part-time childcare is…
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8 facts from the English house condition survey
A number of commentators have provided information on the latest house condition survey for England: The Guardian said: Home ownership is down and private…
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Is lottery funding going to the right places?
Lottery funding could provide heritage sites and museums with a ‘huge boost’ if more funding was awarded to good causes, council chiefs have said.…
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Business rates – time for change?
The current system of business rates is ‘not fit for purpose’ and needs fundamental reform, MPs have said. LG News has reported: Warning the high street…
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£3m spent by LAs on tacking food poverty
Councils have plunged nearly £3 million into tackling food poverty, an investigation has discovered. Inside Housing has reported: A third of all councils in…
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Councisl urge the retention of a crisis find for emergency welfare
Scrapping of a £347m emergency welfare fund could leave regions unable to support families in crisis, council leaders have warned. According to LG news:…
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Councils need to stem the demand for services
Councils must stem the mounting demand for services by finding a long-term answer to the challenges of austerity, a report claims. According to LG…
