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The future of regeneration. Writing about levelling up, housing, local government and 'good' local economics.
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Experts speak out on the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill
The government announced today that ‘no-fault’ evictions will be abolished from 1st May 2026 – a decision hailed by millions.
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The government announced today that ‘no-fault’ evictions will be abolished from 1st May 2026 – a decision hailed by millions.
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Experts speak out on the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill
The government announced today (14th November) that ‘no-fault’ evictions will be abolished from 1st May 2026 – a decision hailed by millions. Towards the end of last month the Renters’ Rights Bill fi...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Experts speak out on the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill
The government announced today that ‘no-fault’ evictions will be abolished from 1st May 2026 – a decision hailed by millions.
newstartmag.co.uk/articles/exp... #housing #RentersRights #government #housingcrisis
The government announced today that ‘no-fault’ evictions will be abolished from 1st May 2026 – a decision hailed by millions.
newstartmag.co.uk/articles/exp... #housing #RentersRights #government #housingcrisis
London Councils launches guide to make historic homes greener...
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London Councils launches guide to make historic homes greener
‘London’s historic buildings are an essential part of our city’s indentity and they can also be part of our climate solution,’ Brenda Dacres OBE, executive member for transport and environment, said. ...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
London Councils launches guide to make historic homes greener...
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@crisis-uk.bsky.social to become landlord as homelessness hits fatal levels
The charity warned the UK has entered a ‘catastrophic scenario’ in which councils and housing associations can no longer meet affordable home demands.
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The charity warned the UK has entered a ‘catastrophic scenario’ in which councils and housing associations can no longer meet affordable home demands.
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Crisis to become landlord as homelessness hits fatal levels
The charity warned the UK has entered a ‘catastrophic scenario’ in which councils and housing associations can no longer meet demands for affordable homes. Chief Executive of Crisis, Matt Downie, sai...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
@crisis-uk.bsky.social to become landlord as homelessness hits fatal levels
The charity warned the UK has entered a ‘catastrophic scenario’ in which councils and housing associations can no longer meet affordable home demands.
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The charity warned the UK has entered a ‘catastrophic scenario’ in which councils and housing associations can no longer meet affordable home demands.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: #Government unveils £27bn social #housing push 👇
The #funding comes from #HomesEngland and aims to deliver social and affordable housing outside #London.
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The #funding comes from #HomesEngland and aims to deliver social and affordable housing outside #London.
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Government unveils £27bn social housing push
Homes England has announced a new funding programme worth at least £27.3bn to deliver social and affordable housing outside London. Set to run from 2026 to 2026, the Social and Affordable homes progr...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: #Government unveils £27bn social #housing push 👇
The #funding comes from #HomesEngland and aims to deliver social and affordable housing outside #London.
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The #funding comes from #HomesEngland and aims to deliver social and affordable housing outside #London.
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Not our usual content, but our sister title's conference is returning to Manchester in 2026.
Grab your tickets 👇 #news #airquality #localgov #exhibition #conference
Grab your tickets 👇 #news #airquality #localgov #exhibition #conference
2026 Northern Air Quality Conference launched
This year’s event will be the sixth Northern conference and our third at the Bridgewater Hall, a venue that has proved to be extremely popular with delegates since we moved there in 2024.
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This year’s event will be the sixth Northern conference and our third at the Bridgewater Hall, a venue that has proved to be extremely popular with delegates since we moved there in 2024.
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2026 Northern Air Quality Conference launched
We are pleased to announce that our Northern Air Quality Conference will be returning to Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall on Tuesday 25th March 2026. This year’s event will be the sixth Northern confere...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Not our usual content, but our sister title's conference is returning to Manchester in 2026.
Grab your tickets 👇 #news #airquality #localgov #exhibition #conference
Grab your tickets 👇 #news #airquality #localgov #exhibition #conference
Shelter workers ballot for strike action over pay and conditions.
If members vote in favour, strikes could commence as soon as December @sheltercharity.bsky.social
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If members vote in favour, strikes could commence as soon as December @sheltercharity.bsky.social
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Shelter workers ballot for strike action over pay and conditions
Workers at the leading homelessness charity are being balloted for industrial action amid a growing dispute over pay and working conditions. Around 550 staff, members of Unite, have been offered what ...
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October 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Shelter workers ballot for strike action over pay and conditions.
If members vote in favour, strikes could commence as soon as December @sheltercharity.bsky.social
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newstartmag.co.uk/articles/she... #news #charity #homelessness #strikes #pay
If members vote in favour, strikes could commence as soon as December @sheltercharity.bsky.social
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From today, the first phase of #AwaabsLaw is being rolled out across #England.
"Everyone has the right to live in a safe, decent, warm and affordable home, and health hazards should be investigated and fixed in a timely manner" @local.gov.uk
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"Everyone has the right to live in a safe, decent, warm and affordable home, and health hazards should be investigated and fixed in a timely manner" @local.gov.uk
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Five years on and the rollout of Awaab’s Law begins
Phase one of the legislation comes into force today (27th October 2025), with experts calling it a ‘positive’ step forward. Introduced in July 2023 as part of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act, Awa...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
From today, the first phase of #AwaabsLaw is being rolled out across #England.
"Everyone has the right to live in a safe, decent, warm and affordable home, and health hazards should be investigated and fixed in a timely manner" @local.gov.uk
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"Everyone has the right to live in a safe, decent, warm and affordable home, and health hazards should be investigated and fixed in a timely manner" @local.gov.uk
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Necessary read and listen 👇 @cihhousing.bsky.social
🗣️This morning CIH chief executive @gavinsmartcih.bsky.social was on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast discussing the first phase of Awaab's Law which came into force today🎙️Listen from 2:09:00 ➡️https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002lc06
🧵⬇️Thread below with links to all the info you need on the new law
🧵⬇️Thread below with links to all the info you need on the new law
October 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Necessary read and listen 👇 @cihhousing.bsky.social
'Report calls for children to be made central to urban design'
A new briefing has shed light on the growing barriers faced by children in accessing outdoor play.
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A new briefing has shed light on the growing barriers faced by children in accessing outdoor play.
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Report calls for children to be made central to urban design
A new briefing on children, young people and the built environment has shed light on the growing barriers faced by children in accessing outdoor play and getting around independently. The report empha...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
'Report calls for children to be made central to urban design'
A new briefing has shed light on the growing barriers faced by children in accessing outdoor play.
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A new briefing has shed light on the growing barriers faced by children in accessing outdoor play.
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Our latest industry led #feature: 'Beyond headlines: why the leasehold debate needs balance, not bias'
As the #government prepares to legislate on #leasehold reform, Shabnam Ali-Khan of ALEP explains minsters must look beyond sensationalism...
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As the #government prepares to legislate on #leasehold reform, Shabnam Ali-Khan of ALEP explains minsters must look beyond sensationalism...
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Beyond headlines: why the leasehold debate needs balance, not bias
As the government prepares to legislate further on leasehold reform, Shabnam Ali-Khan of ALEP explains minsters must look beyond sensationalism and ensure that all parties are heard. Leasehold under ...
newstartmag.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Our latest industry led #feature: 'Beyond headlines: why the leasehold debate needs balance, not bias'
As the #government prepares to legislate on #leasehold reform, Shabnam Ali-Khan of ALEP explains minsters must look beyond sensationalism...
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As the #government prepares to legislate on #leasehold reform, Shabnam Ali-Khan of ALEP explains minsters must look beyond sensationalism...
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Places for People (PfP) has marked Get Online Week by working to promote digital inclusion and supporting more than 800 customers to bridge the digital divide.
Places for People empowers residents to get online and stay safe
Places for People (PfP) has marked Get Online Week by working to promote digital inclusion and supporting more than 800 customers to bridge the digital divide.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Places for People (PfP) has marked Get Online Week by working to promote digital inclusion and supporting more than 800 customers to bridge the digital divide.
Channel 4 backs OneDome with £5m investment.
The broadcaster said a further £2.5m could be invested if the company meets certain performance milestones.
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The broadcaster said a further £2.5m could be invested if the company meets certain performance milestones.
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Channel 4 backs OneDome with £5m investment
Channel 4 Ventures, the broadcaster’s consumer investment arm, said a further £2.5m could be invested if the company meets certain performance milestones. This morning, Channel 4 Ventures revealed th...
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October 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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We’re proud to have joined with over 40 organisations including campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK government to unfreeze local housing allowance at the upcoming budget.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:05 AM
We’re proud to have joined with over 40 organisations including campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK government to unfreeze local housing allowance at the upcoming budget.
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World Mental Health Day: how #planning supports #wellbeing
To celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay Mark Topping of Lanpro explains why planners should consider #nature as a lifeline, rather than a luxury.
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To celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay Mark Topping of Lanpro explains why planners should consider #nature as a lifeline, rather than a luxury.
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World Mental Health Day: how planning supports wellbeing
Today marks World Mental Health Day. As such, Mark Topping of Lanpro explains why planners should consider nature as a lifeline, rather than a luxury. World Mental Health Day acts as a reminder wellb...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
World Mental Health Day: how #planning supports #wellbeing
To celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay Mark Topping of Lanpro explains why planners should consider #nature as a lifeline, rather than a luxury.
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To celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay Mark Topping of Lanpro explains why planners should consider #nature as a lifeline, rather than a luxury.
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HAPPENING TODAY👇
Building Magazine are set to host the webinar ‘Preparing for Awaab’s Law – tackling damp and mould with technology’
Details on how to join👇
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Building Magazine are set to host the webinar ‘Preparing for Awaab’s Law – tackling damp and mould with technology’
Details on how to join👇
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Last chance: Join damp and mould tech webinar
Today Building Magazine are set to host the webinar ‘Preparing for Awaab’s Law – tackling damp and mould with technology’. Due to be presented by Ben Wallbank, BIM strategy & partnerships manager at T...
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October 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
HAPPENING TODAY👇
Building Magazine are set to host the webinar ‘Preparing for Awaab’s Law – tackling damp and mould with technology’
Details on how to join👇
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Building Magazine are set to host the webinar ‘Preparing for Awaab’s Law – tackling damp and mould with technology’
Details on how to join👇
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‘People continue to be failed’: #Homelessness deaths soar by 9%
Around four #roughsleepers died each day in the #UK last year, with the total number reaching a record high, according to new research.
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Around four #roughsleepers died each day in the #UK last year, with the total number reaching a record high, according to new research.
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‘People continue to be failed’: Homelessness deaths soar by 9%
Around four rough sleepers died each day in the UK last year, with the total number reaching a record high, according to new research. This morning The Museum of Homelessness (MoH) published harrowing...
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October 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
‘People continue to be failed’: #Homelessness deaths soar by 9%
Around four #roughsleepers died each day in the #UK last year, with the total number reaching a record high, according to new research.
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Around four #roughsleepers died each day in the #UK last year, with the total number reaching a record high, according to new research.
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Interesting discussion about the future of England’s housing at the Fabian Society’s Festival of Ideas @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social #government #housing #Labour
September 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Interesting discussion about the future of England’s housing at the Fabian Society’s Festival of Ideas @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social #government #housing #Labour
Government’s new towns plan sparks debate among experts...
'To succeed with the next generation of new towns, #government must now ensure legal and #planning frameworks are robust, streamlined, and supportive of long-term delivery.'
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'To succeed with the next generation of new towns, #government must now ensure legal and #planning frameworks are robust, streamlined, and supportive of long-term delivery.'
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Government’s new towns plan sparks debate among experts
During the first day of Labour’s Annual Conference the housing secretary unveiled plans to build 12 new towns across England. The announcement marked Steve Reed’s first direct address as housing secr...
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September 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Government’s new towns plan sparks debate among experts...
'To succeed with the next generation of new towns, #government must now ensure legal and #planning frameworks are robust, streamlined, and supportive of long-term delivery.'
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'To succeed with the next generation of new towns, #government must now ensure legal and #planning frameworks are robust, streamlined, and supportive of long-term delivery.'
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Congratulations are in order for @manninghamhousing.bsky.social 🤩
The social housing provider has been shortlisted in three categories for the Housing Executive Awards.
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The social housing provider has been shortlisted in three categories for the Housing Executive Awards.
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Manningham Housing Association recognised with triple award nomination
The social housing provider has been shortlisted in three categories for the Housing Executive Awards, including Housing Association of the Year. At the beginning of this year Manningham Housing Assoc...
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September 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Congratulations are in order for @manninghamhousing.bsky.social 🤩
The social housing provider has been shortlisted in three categories for the Housing Executive Awards.
Read more 👇
newstartmag.co.uk/articles/man... #awards #housing #socialhousing
The social housing provider has been shortlisted in three categories for the Housing Executive Awards.
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This would represent the worst living standards record of any parliament since detailed records began in 1961.
🔎 Find our latest analysis: www.jrf.org.uk/news/time-ru... 3/3
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Time running out to prevent decade of falling incomes
The government faces a profound threat from falling living standards unless decisive policy action is taken to boost families' disposable incomes.
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September 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This would represent the worst living standards record of any parliament since detailed records began in 1961.
🔎 Find our latest analysis: www.jrf.org.uk/news/time-ru... 3/3
🔎 Find our latest analysis: www.jrf.org.uk/news/time-ru... 3/3
Labour's Annual Conference to due to commence in Liverpool this weekend.
Ahead of the event, Tim Foreman of LRG outlines what the new #housing secretary should focus on to ensure #government delivers 1.5 million #homes 👇
newstartmag.co.uk/articles/ahe... #AnnualConference #Labour
Ahead of the event, Tim Foreman of LRG outlines what the new #housing secretary should focus on to ensure #government delivers 1.5 million #homes 👇
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Ahead of party conference, what housing needs from government
Ahead of Labour’s Annual Conference starting this weekend, Tim Foreman of LRG outlines what the housing secretary must focus on to meet the target of delivering 1.5 million new homes. A new secretary...
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September 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Labour's Annual Conference to due to commence in Liverpool this weekend.
Ahead of the event, Tim Foreman of LRG outlines what the new #housing secretary should focus on to ensure #government delivers 1.5 million #homes 👇
newstartmag.co.uk/articles/ahe... #AnnualConference #Labour
Ahead of the event, Tim Foreman of LRG outlines what the new #housing secretary should focus on to ensure #government delivers 1.5 million #homes 👇
newstartmag.co.uk/articles/ahe... #AnnualConference #Labour
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Scottish teenager’s petition on single-use plastics wins support in parliament
Scottish teenager’s petition on single-use plastics wins support in parliament
Groundswell of support for ban propels campaign of Tabby Fletcher, 17, from her island home on Jura to Holyrood
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September 24, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Scottish teenager’s petition on single-use plastics wins support in parliament
Congratulations to this year's iED Annual Awards finalists 🎉
A full list of the individuals/organisations who've been shortlisted for an award can be read below 👇
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A full list of the individuals/organisations who've been shortlisted for an award can be read below 👇
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Finalists announced for the iED Annual Awards 2025
This year’s ceremony is due to commence on 25th November at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester. Launched two years ago, the iED Annual Awards were established to recognise achievements within economic dev...
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September 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Congratulations to this year's iED Annual Awards finalists 🎉
A full list of the individuals/organisations who've been shortlisted for an award can be read below 👇
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A full list of the individuals/organisations who've been shortlisted for an award can be read below 👇
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Dozens of charities are urging the #government to reverse an #eviction #policy that could leave thousands more #refugees on the streets...
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28 days later and thousands of refugees risk homelessness
Dozens of charities are urging the government to reverse an eviction policy that could leave thousands more refugees on the streets. Over 60 homelessness and asylum seeker organisations – including S...
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September 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Dozens of charities are urging the #government to reverse an #eviction #policy that could leave thousands more #refugees on the streets...
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In case you missed it: new #government figures show temporary accommodation costs soared by 25% in 2024/25.
Read more below👇
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Temporary homeless housing costs skyrocket 25%
Data from the government shows councils across England spent £2.8bn on temporary accommodation in 2024/25. New research, published yesterday, shows over 131,100 households in England live in temporary...
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September 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In case you missed it: new #government figures show temporary accommodation costs soared by 25% in 2024/25.
Read more below👇
newstartmag.co.uk/articles/tem... #temporaryaccommodation #housingcrisis #housing #localgov #councils
Read more below👇
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