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From Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG)
From The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP
  • Tackling record deficit has helped keep repossessions down

    The Government’s commitment to tackling the record deficit is keeping interest rates at a record low and a secure roof over the heads of millions…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government on target to smash public land ambition

    Land identified to build more than 100,000 homes Whitehall departments are set to smash the Prime Minister’s ambition to release previously…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Surge of interest in national home swap scheme

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today hailed the national home swap scheme, HomeSwap Direct, as inquiries via the new scheme passed the million…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National taskforce to end the problem of 'beds in sheds'

    A new national taskforce has been set up to tackle the issue of "beds in sheds" by taking action against criminal landlords and removing illegal immigrants.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fantastic' response to Portas Pilots offer

    Hundreds of towns across the country have applied in their droves to become one of the first Portas Pilots to breathe new life into their high streets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The boxed-in generation

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Introduction It’s been a busy morning. They say a week is a long time…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Help to get boxed-in generation up the property ladder

    Minister pledges to help those growing out of their properties The boxed-in generation - people unable to upsize their home but who have also…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Downing Street hosting the self-build boom

    New help for self home builders launched at most famous address in the country A package of new support to give as many people as possible …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Halifax becomes fourth lender offering the NewBuy guarantee

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has welcomed today’s announcement by Halifax that it will be offering mortgages under the NewBuy Guarantee scheme…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local government ombudsman to champion residents' cause

    A Chairman and Vice Chairman Ombudsman who will lead a more customer-focused Commission that champions the rights of redress for local residents…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • George Clarke appointed empty homes adviser

    Architect to lead efforts to bring empty homes back into use Architect and TV presenter George Clarke is to be an independent adviser to the…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Revamped Right to Buy is chance of a lifetime for tenants

    £75,000 discounts will help get tenants across the threshold A new generation of social tenants were today handed the keys to homeownership…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Grant Shapps offers 'Portas-Plus' plan to revive ailing high streets

    Towns across the country have got their applications in ahead of today’s deadline in the hope of becoming Portas Pilots.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Up to £1 million to help communities shape the future of their high streets

    Today Planning Minister Greg Clark revealed that £1 million will be made available to support the creation of high street neighbourhood plans…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cash to wounded warriors: government commitment to support our troops beyond the battlefield

    Cash payments for councils who have adapted the homes of wounded soldiers injured in the line of duty were announced today by Housing Minister…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Invest to save' and offer support to vulnerable people

    Councils must ‘invest to save’ and protect their most disadvantaged residents, Housing Minister Grant Shapps said today. The Minister urged…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Stalled building sites to get funding boost

    Over 200 stalled building projects will receive a share of a multi-million pound pot to get Britain building again, Housing Minister Grant Shapps…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tackling neighbours from hell

    A new tool for communities Communities will now have a new way to combat the neighbours from hell who ruin neighbourhoods and cause misery …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Helping tenants take control

    Plans to make it easier for council tenants to take control of their local neighbourhood and services were announced today by Housing Minister…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Unlocking aspiration for a new generation of home buyers

    Details of two ambitious schemes that will unlock the aspirations of a new generation of home buyers, and get Britain building thousands of …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government