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  • Housing experts join forces to boost property agent standards

    Housing Minister Heather Wheeler announces plans to raise standards across the property agent sector.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Construction booming in the North West

    Recently published figures show that construction output in the North West is 10 times the national average.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • James Brokenshire launches £20m fund to help homeless into private rented homes

    £20 million fund will allow councils to put in place vital new schemes so that those at risk will have the support to secure their own tenancy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New housing rental rules to protect thousands of tenants

    Extending licensing to 170,000 more properties will ensure people benefit from better quality accommodation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MERS-CoV case in England

    Public Health England (PHE) confirm that an individual has been diagnosed with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in England.

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  • James Brokenshire leads Midlands Engine trade visit to India

    The Secretary of State leads a delegation of business and public representatives on a trade visit to promote ties between the Midlands and India.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government announces new generation of council housing

    Borrowing restrictions removed to enable councils to deliver new homes.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government announces new housing measures

    New measures to support homebuyers, build more homes, improve building safety and create a Commonwealth Games legacy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Northern Powerhouse attracts record visitor numbers

    All Northern Powerhouse regions have seen a jump in overnight stays according to new figures.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A taste of the Northern Powerhouse

    Leading innovators in the chocolate, cheese and crop industries join Partners Programme during British Food Fortnight.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Local Government Pension Scheme S13 review: 2013 to 2016

    MHCLG has published the first statutory review of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £7.5 million fund for councils' digital innovation opens

    Councils seeking to transform their public services through digital innovation can apply to a new £7.5 million fund from Monday 24 September.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • How to rent as a student

    Know your rights and responsibilities to make renting your student home as easy as possible.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • James Brokenshire removes commissioners from Rotherham council after 3-year intervention

    Communities Secretary confirms he is concluding the government’s intervention in Rotherham metropolitan borough council and returning all powers to the authority.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shortlist announced for Great British High Street Awards 2018

    38 high streets across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have been shortlisted in this year’s Great British High Street Awards 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Savvy students know their renting rights

    Students returning to university this autumn and renting a home for the first time don’t have to put up with rogue landlords, thanks to government rules.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £6 million awarded to successful coastal projects in first wave of funding

    Sixteen successful 'fast track' projects are receiving a share of £6 million Coastal Communities Fund money to help deliver sustainable growth and jobs.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • More funding to boost services in village pubs and bring communities together

    More than 30 rural communities are set to benefit from new or expanded village services from libraries, shops to post offices all delivered by their local pub.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Memorial Commission to honour victims of Grenfell Tower fire

    A community-led Memorial Commission is to be set up so that community members can decide on the long-term future of the Grenfell Tower site.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Northern Powerhouse goods exports on the rise

    Official figures show that the demand for goods made in the Northern Powerhouse has grown by 3.5% over the last year, and 16.1% since 2010.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government