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From Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG)
From The Rt Hon Grant Shapps
  • Industry support grows for NewBuy Guarantee

    Housing industry movers and shakers have hailed today’s launch of the NewBuy Guarantee scheme as a vital kick-start for house builders across…

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

  • Safety net of support working to protect thousands at risk

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today said new figures, showing a 14 per cent increase in the number of households accepted for homelessness help…

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

  • New £5 million 'payment by results' deal to get rough sleepers off London's streets

    An innovative new ‘payment by results’ scheme to help London’s persistent rough sleepers off the streets and into secure homes was launched …

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

  • Apprenticeships in the home' for tenants

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today offered wannabe decorators and carpenters the opportunity to become “an apprentice in the home” - and…

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

  • £250 million savings for local public bodies expected from Audit Commission outsourcing

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has welcomed today’s announcement by the Audit Commission that hard-pressed councils and other local …

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

  • Grant Shapps responds to an article in the Daily Mail on street parties for the Diamond Jubilee

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps responds an article in the Daily Mail on street parties for the Diamond Jubilee. Re - Daily Mail, 22…

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

  • Over half of London's rough sleepers now non-UK nationals

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today warned aspiring Dick Whittingtons from across the continent not to come to London before making firm plans…

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

  • Homelessness experts back 'Before You Go' information campaign

    New campaign to educate people coming to the UK about the dangers of ending up sleeping rough on the streets.

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

  • Sir Adrian Montague calls for evidence on barriers to institutional investment in private rented homes

    Sir Adrian Montague today (21 February 2012) issued a call for evidence for his review of how to encourage greater investment in privately rented…

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

  • Grant Shapps welcomes overwhelming demand to Get Britain Building

    A Government scheme to get builders back on stalled sites and work restarted on homes has had an overwhelming response and is three times oversubscribed…

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

  • Setting the benchmark for transparency in social housing

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today (14 February 2012) praised the latest social landlord to open its books and become more transparent to tenants…

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

  • Grant Shapps writes to John Healey: urgent clarity on Council Tax referendums rules

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps writes to John Healey MP regarding the council tax referendums rules. The Rt Hon John Healey MP House…

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

  • £20 million for safety net against repossession

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced a new £20million safety net to help ensure that mortgage repossession remains the last resort …

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

  • Housing and construction champions announced

    After launching the Department’s Red Tape Challenge ‘Housing and Construction’ theme last month, the Secretary of State is pleased to announce…

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

  • Bid to become a Portas Pilot

    Struggling towns and cities across England are being handed the chance to breathe new life into their ailing high streets.

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

  • Response to article in the Metro on repossessions

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps responds to article in the Metro on repossessions. Dear Sir By lumping together statistics on the evictions …

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

  • Housing takes centre stage in economic recovery plans

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today highlighted how the Government’s action to get Britain building again will play a vital and central role…

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

  • Housing update

    I would like to make a statement to update Hon. Members on the Coalition Government’s action on housing, following the publication of our …

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

  • It's all about delivery

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Are you a veteran if you’ve done the same job for five years? Normally…

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

  • Housing partnership will give new insight into how the market ticks

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today hailed a new partnership between the Government and the National House Building Council (NHBC) to gain…

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