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Jenrick unveils huge £12 billion boost for affordable homes
Housing Secretary launches new investment in housing to help the country build back better, including homes for social rent to help the most vulnerable.
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Jenrick announces next steps to put beauty and design at heart of planning system
Nicholas Boys Smith appointed to establish a new design body, tasked with driving up design standards.
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Launch of Planning for the future consultation to reform the planning system
Planning for the future: landmark reforms to speed up and modernise the planning system and get the country building.
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Government sets out comprehensive support for renters this winter
Renters affected by coronavirus will continue to be supported over autumn and winter through comprehensive measures.
Guidance
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for local government
Guidance for local councils during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Jenrick extends ban on evictions and notice periods
The ban on evictions extended for another 4 weeks and new 6 month notice periods to be in place until at least 31 March 2021.
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