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The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments

The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments

Monday, 11 May 2026

The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended the terms of John Mothersole and...

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Confronting Holocaust Denial and Distortion: UK statement to the OSCE

Confronting Holocaust Denial and Distortion: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 07 May 2026

The UK warns that Holocaust denial and distortion are fuelling antisemitism and insecurity across the OSCE region. It urges participating States to mo...

Funding boost to help councils tackle antisemitism

Funding boost to help councils tackle antisemitism

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Government funding to tackle antisemitism and support Jewish communities ...

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Prime Minister to bring together leaders across public life to drive whole of society response to antisemitism

Prime Minister to bring together leaders across public life to drive whole of society response to antisemitism

Monday, 04 May 2026

Leaders from across society are being brought together in Downing Street this morning to drive forward progress on tackling antisemitism in all its fo...

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£1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost community and voluntary groups in Northern Ireland

£1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost community and voluntary groups in Northern Ireland

Friday, 01 May 2026

The Northern Ireland Office has today, Friday 1 May, launched the Community Partnership Fund...

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Historic protections for renters in action across England

Historic protections for renters in action across England

Thursday, 30 April 2026

The most historic changes to private renting in England now give 11 million tenants landmark new rights and protections that will transform their expe...

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When will the Renters' Right Act come into force?

When will the Renters' Right Act come into force?

Thursday, 30 April 2026

What the changes coming in from Friday 1st May mean for you - including the ban on Section 21 no fault evictions, and new rules on pets and rent incre...

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Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform

Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

An update on the government's vision for ending the feudal leasehold system. ...

Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill

Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

An update on the government's vision for ending the feudal leasehold system. ...

English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent

English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Act follows on from the English Devolution White Paper, which set out government agenda for devolution. ...

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Ministry of Defence Police appoints new Deputy Chief Constable

Ministry of Defence Police appoints new Deputy Chief Constable

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Following the appointment of Chief Constable Kier Pritchard in January, the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) has appointed Simon Dobinson as their new...

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Call for evidence into antisemitism in schools and colleges

Call for evidence into antisemitism in schools and colleges

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Government-commissioned independent review launches call for evidence as part wider government commitment to strengthen social cohesion and tackle pre...

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Registered charity status: a social contract

Registered charity status: a social contract

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Dame Julia Unwin's first speech as Chair of the Charity Commission at Civil Society Media's Trustee Exchange in London. ...

Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing

Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing

Monday, 27 April 2026

The government has confirmed it will bring forward further reforms to Right to Buy....

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NIO Launches Engagement for Change Fund to Empower Community and Voluntary Sector

NIO Launches Engagement for Change Fund to Empower Community and Voluntary Sector

Friday, 24 April 2026

The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has today, Friday 24 April, launched the Engagement for Change Fund...

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We urge the international community to remain focused on supporting progress towards Syria’s economic recovery and long term stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge the international community to remain focused on supporting progress towards Syria’s economic recovery and long term stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

Security Minister statement on antisemitic attacks

Security Minister statement on antisemitic attacks

Monday, 20 April 2026

The Security Minister gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on 20 April responding to recent antisemitic attacks....

Over 200 community organisations backed to help bridge divides

Over 200 community organisations backed to help bridge divides

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Organisations boosting unity, trust and togetherness in their communities will receive a share of over £2 million funding...

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Council tax shake up to protect the most vulnerable households

Council tax shake up to protect the most vulnerable households

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

More time for vulnerable people to pay their bill after missing one month’s payment...

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Councils backed with millions to take on rogue landlords

Councils backed with millions to take on rogue landlords

Monday, 13 April 2026

Local authorities across England are receiving an extra £41 million to cover costs for new enforcement powers through the landmark Renters' Rights Act...

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Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England's most disadvantaged communities

Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England's most disadvantaged communities

Sunday, 12 April 2026

Government today launches plan to make it easier for the wealthiest in society to give back to communities that need help most...

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Local museums receive £4 million to improve accessibility to arts and culture

Local museums receive £4 million to improve accessibility to arts and culture

Thursday, 09 April 2026

£4 million of public funding and private philanthropy to improve access to museums and galleries across the country ...

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First wave of national Young Futures Hubs open to turn the tide on youth services decline

First wave of national Young Futures Hubs open to turn the tide on youth services decline

Sunday, 05 April 2026

First eight ‘Young Futures Hubs’ opening in Birmingham, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, County Durham, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, and Tower Hamlets...

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New £2m backed pilots to put more power in the hands of tenants

New £2m backed pilots to put more power in the hands of tenants

Thursday, 02 April 2026

20 new projects will receive a share of £2 million from the government's Social Housing Innovation Fund. ...

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New £62m fund for fire alarms to keep residents safe and costs down for leaseholders

New £62m fund for fire alarms to keep residents safe and costs down for leaseholders

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

The new Interim Measures Alarm Fund will further incentivise the installation of common fire alarms in buildings waiting for remediation works to be c...

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Government response to non crime hate incidents final report

Government response to non crime hate incidents final report

Monday, 30 March 2026

Non-crime hate incidents to be scrapped to end policing of petty squabbles and free up officers’ time to fight crime in communities....

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£70m funding to address building safety professional shortages

£70m funding to address building safety professional shortages

Thursday, 26 March 2026

New £70 million funding has been announced to address shortages in building safety professions and help build 1.5 million homes....

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Government launches new consultation as part of commitment to introduce mandatory certification for fire risk assessors

Government launches new consultation as part of commitment to introduce mandatory certification for fire risk assessors

Thursday, 26 March 2026

The government has launched a consultation as part of commitment to introduce mandatory certification for fire risk assessors in wake of Grenfell Towe...

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Communities to benefit from health centres on their doorstep

Communities to benefit from health centres on their doorstep

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Government rolling out first 27 neighbourhood health centres, providing more care closer to home....

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Emergency action to kickstart London housebuilding

Emergency action to kickstart London housebuilding

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The Housing Secretary and Mayor of London have confirmed emergency measures today to accelerate housebuilding in the capital....

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