tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2022-06-01T16:02:10+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fire-safety-guidance-strengthened-for-new-high-rise-homes 2022-06-01T16:02:10+01:00

New improvements to fire safety guidance form part of a wider update to tighten building regulations and provide clearer fire safety rules for the design or construction of residential developments.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-step-in-plans-for-gigabit-broadband-in-new-build-homes 2022-05-24T15:55:53+01:00

New-build homes will come with fast and reliable gigabit broadband under plans being brought forward by the government.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/home-secretary-unveils-ambitious-plans-for-fire-reform 2022-05-18T09:30:00+01:00

Robust reforms to fire safety introduced to strengthen fire and rescue services, putting the majority of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations into law.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/future-homebuyers-to-be-freed-from-expensive-ground-rent-bills-on-30-june 2022-04-22T00:15:02+01:00

The government's ban on charging ground rent on leases in England and Wales comes into force on 30 June 2022.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/community-projects-awarded-government-funding-to-help-hong-kongers-settle-into-life-in-the-uk 2022-02-10T14:55:00+00:00

A total of 47 national and regional projects are being allocated the funding to offer a range of support.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/waking-watch-replacement-fund-opens-for-applications 2022-01-27T00:15:02+00:00

Leaseholders will be further protected from rip off, misused fire safety measures thanks to new government funding to remove so-called Waking Watch patrols.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-online-service-to-track-remediation-of-high-risk-buildings 2022-01-20T13:31:36+00:00

Under the Leaseholder and Resident Service, those living in tower blocks will have access to updates on the status of their building’s application to the government’s Building Safety Fund.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-leaseholders-to-own-their-own-buildings-under-government-proposals 2022-01-11T17:37:00+00:00

Leaseholders in England and Wales could find it easier and cheaper to buy the freehold of their building under radical new proposals to create a fairer housing system.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-1-million-fund-to-help-faith-groups-support-communities 2021-09-09T00:15:00+01:00

A ‘new deal� between faith groups and government to capitalise on efforts to help communities during lockdown.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/26-million-fund-to-help-hong-kong-arrivals-launched 2021-07-29T10:42:00+01:00

Community groups across the UK now have the chance to bid for a share of a £2.6 million fund to support programmes that will help newly arrived families make the best start to rebuilding their lives.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1-million-education-programme-for-gypsy-roma-and-traveller-children-announced 2021-07-22T14:09:55+01:00

The programmes will focus on boosting educational attainment, tackling exclusion and drop-out rates and improving pathways to employment for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/designs-revealed-for-national-windrush-monument 2021-07-14T12:23:09+01:00

The public are now invited to have their say on the 4 shortlisted artists' proposals.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-regulator-at-heart-of-building-safety-overhaul 2021-07-05T17:01:59+01:00

The Building Safety Bill will set out a clear pathway for the future on how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/windrush-day-2021-launches-with-500k-for-celebrations 2021-05-25T00:01:01+01:00

Communities across the country will receive a share of £500,000 to host events marking Windrush Day.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/consultation-launched-on-new-code-of-practice-for-external-walls 2021-04-27T12:42:40+01:00

Residents and building owners are set to benefit from a new code of practice for professionals assessing buildings� external walls and cladding systems.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/former-fire-chief-appointed-as-independent-expert-to-advise-on-fire-reform 2021-04-21T10:51:22+01:00

Roy Wilsher will use his invaluable experience to advise the government on its fire reform agenda.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/unlimited-fines-for-those-who-breach-fire-safety-regulations 2021-03-17T18:08:33+00:00

Government announces new regulations to boost building safety and £16 million for fire and rescue authorities.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/end-of-year-stats-show-milestones-reached-in-making-homes-safer 2021-01-21T16:46:03+00:00

All high-rise buildings in the social sector and student buildings are now fully remediated or have work underway to remove unsafe ACM cladding, according to stats released today.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/500-000-fund-for-2021-windrush-day-celebrations-launched 2021-01-20T17:03:17+00:00

Community groups to bid for a share of fund to develop and host events to celebrate and build understanding of the Windrush Generation and their contributions to British society.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-30-million-waking-watch-relief-fund-announced 2020-12-17T09:52:46+00:00

Fund announced to help end the scandal of excessive waking watch costs, as part of a further move to support thousands of residents in high-rise buildings.