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Ministers unveil ‘plain English’ 5G guide in bid to dispel ‘quack’ conspiracy theories
Ministers unveil ‘plain English’ 5G guide in bid to dispel ‘quack’ conspiracy theories
Communities
A new “plain English” guide to 5G has been published by the Government in an effort to dispel conspiracy theories that the technology can harm people’s health.
Nearly half a million at risk when coronavirus evictions ban ends this weekend, ministers warned
Communities
Nearly half a million at risk when coronavirus evictions ban ends this weekend, ministers warned
End of furlough scheme puts 320,000 rural jobs at risk, Labour warns
Coronavirus
End of furlough scheme puts 320,000 rural jobs at risk, Labour warns
Labour urges government to extend evictions ban or see ‘more chaos of its own making’
Coronavirus
Labour urges government to extend evictions ban or see ‘more chaos of its own making’
Coronavirus crisis will shut young people out of housing market even as prices fall, ministers warned
Coronavirus
Coronavirus crisis will shut young people out of housing market even as prices fall, ministers warned
Boris Johnson says police must act with ‘fairness and equality’ after Labour’s Dawn Butler accuses Met of racially profiling her
Communities
Boris Johnson says police must act with ‘fairness and equality’ after Labour’s Dawn Butler accuses Met of racially profiling her
Labour’s Dawn Butler accuses Metropolitan Police of racial profiling after she is stopped in east London
Communities
Labour’s Dawn Butler accuses Metropolitan Police of racial profiling after she is stopped in east London
The House Live
The government needs to provide support for football clubs throughout the leagues to stop more going under
Communities
By Stephen Morgan MP
The government needs to provide support for football clubs throughout the leagues to stop more going under
We should learn from the historical value of our statues, rather than lose them to mob rule
Communities
By David Amess MP
We should learn from the historical value of our statues, rather than lose them to mob rule
Helping elderly people to stay connected, learn new skills and get assistance Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
Helping elderly people to stay connected, learn new skills and get assistance
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Pubs, Restaurants And Cafes Account For One Fifth Of Covid Transmissions, Jonathan Van-Tam Has Told MPs
Pubs, Restaurants And Cafes Account For One Fifth Of Covid Transmissions, Jonathan Van-Tam Has Told MPs
Coronavirus
The government needs to provide support for football clubs throughout the leagues to stop more going under
The government needs to provide support for football clubs throughout the leagues to stop more going under
By Stephen Morgan MP
Communities
Priti Patel Says She Is “Shocked And Saddened” Following Reports A Police Officer Has Been Shot Dead In South London
Priti Patel Says She Is “Shocked And Saddened” Following Reports A Police Officer Has Been Shot Dead In South London
Home affairs
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No one in our society should become homeless because they have had to flee domestic abuse
Coronavirus
By Rosie Duffield MP, Neil Coyle MP and Bob Blackman MP
No one in our society should become homeless because they have had to flee domestic abuse
This lockdown throws into sharp relief why it’s essential that domestic abuse survivors are guaranteed the right to a safe home, write Rosie Duffield, Neil Coyle and Bob Blackman
By creating a network of ‘community shields’ we can stop the spread of Covid-19 – and support those in isolation
Coronavirus
By Caroline Lucas MP
By creating a network of ‘community shields’ we can stop the spread of Covid-19 – and support those in isolation
A community-based response can suppress the spread of Covid-19, provide support to patients in their own homes and give people the reassurance they need that they will be safe when the lockdown is lifted
Communities news
The Government must act now to safeguard people with dementia against a second wave of coronavirus
Coronavirus
By Debbie Abrahams MP
The Government must act now to safeguard people with dementia against a second wave of coronavirus
It is vital that we embed dementia-friendly behaviour into our communities.
We must act now to prevent countless lives being destroyed when the eviction ban ends
Coronavirus
By Lord Bird
We must act now to prevent countless lives being destroyed when the eviction ban ends
We need a strategic approach to preventing joblessness and homeless in the Covid-19 battle
Dancing away the lockdown blues Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
Dancing away the lockdown blues
Taking steps to stay positive: dance helped Becky Rich beat the lockdown blues.
Resilient towns must be at the heart of our post-pandemic recovery
Communities
By Stephen Kinnock MP
Resilient towns must be at the heart of our post-pandemic recovery
Now is the time for the Government to recognise the UK's city-centric economic model is broken. We need to build more resilient towns and commit to re-building our manufacturing sector.
Keeping our communities safe and connected Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
Keeping our communities safe and connected
Thanks to National Lottery players, the South Denbighshire Community Partnership has been able to run key community services that protect those shielding, whilst allowing them to maintain some human contact.
Our high streets and town centres need a new lease of life
Coronavirus
By John Penrose MP
Our high streets and town centres need a new lease of life
Tomorrow’s high street won’t be the same as it is today. What will it look like instead?
Partner content
Communities
By Sellafield Ltd
NDA Group launches partnership to inspire young nuclear professionals
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has launched a year-long partnership aimed at inspiring and supporting young people in the nuclear industry.
Closing the digital divide: nurturing talent online Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
Closing the digital divide: nurturing talent online
During coronavirus, community organisation Intercultural Youth Scotland has successfully moved most of its services online, continuing to engage, support and nurture its community of young people in Scotland.
The National Lottery - Connecting Communities across the UK Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
The National Lottery - Connecting Communities across the UK
The National Lottery is partnering with The House - to tell the stories of some of the projects that have used National Lottery funding to positively impact their communities, in every corner of the nation. 
Sports clubs play a vital role in our communities, we cannot afford to lose them
Coronavirus
By Alison McGovern MP
Sports clubs play a vital role in our communities, we cannot afford to lose them
Local clubs are clearly rooted in their community – they know what’s needed, how to reach people and how to respond quickly.
Is the Government doing enough to protect people from falling into homelessness?
Communities
By Dods Monitoring
Is the Government doing enough to protect people from falling into homelessness?
With the UK now in recession and a potential second wave of coronavirus in the winter, there are concerns as to whether there is enough support, particularly for those who are already homeless.
Planning reform must protect green spaces, not give a blank cheque to developers
Communities
By Caroline Lucas MP
Planning reform must protect green spaces, not give a blank cheque to developers
If Robert Jenrick gets his way with planning system reform, land designated for growth, renewal or protection will be swept away and replaced with urban sprawl.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB expresses concern over quality in Government's PDR White Paper
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Government’s White Paper Planning for the Future – outlining reforms to the country’s planning system.
Robert Jenrick says he regrets sitting next to and texting Tory donor at heart of Westferry row as he defends planning shake-up
Communities
Robert Jenrick says he regrets sitting next to and texting Tory donor at heart of Westferry row as he defends planning shake-up
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has said he regrets sitting next to and exchanging messages with a Conservative donor at the heart of a major planning row, as he outlined a raft of changes to England’s home-building rules.
Robert Jenrick vows to ‘cut red tape’ with major planning shake-up — but Labour brand it a ‘developer’s charter’ amid social housing warning
Communities
Robert Jenrick vows to ‘cut red tape’ with major planning shake-up — but Labour brand it a ‘developer’s charter’ amid social housing warning
A host of changes to England’s planning system will “cut red tape, but not standards”, Robert Jenrick has claimed, as critics accused the Government of weakening social housing requirements.
Robert Jenrick to unveil radical shake-up of ‘complex and outdated planning system’ this week
Communities
Robert Jenrick to unveil radical shake-up of ‘complex and outdated planning system’ this week
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick is due to unveil a radical shake-up of the “complex and outdated planning system” this week.
Our farmers deserve the digital infrastructure to grow their business and thrive in a technological world
Communities
By Lord Holmes
Our farmers deserve the digital infrastructure to grow their business and thrive in a technological world
Our farmers have been on the front line throughout this Covid crisis, let's return the service by delivering an Agriculture Bill that addresses the shocking lack of digital infrastructure and skills in the countryside.
Robert Jenrick defends approving Tory donor’s £1bn development and dismisses lobbying claims as ‘occupational hazard’
Communities
Robert Jenrick defends approving Tory donor’s £1bn development and dismisses lobbying claims as ‘occupational hazard’
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has defended approving a £1billion project which was later overturned and dismissed claims of lobbying by its Conservative-donating developer as an "occupational hazard”.
Introducing Six – Sellafield’s new social impact programme Partner content
Communities
By Sellafield Ltd
Introducing Six – Sellafield’s new social impact programme
Sellafield Ltd’s social impact programme has been refreshed and relaunched as Six – social impact multiplied.
Ending 'no DSS' discrimination is long overdue, but Government must do more to prevent the impending homelessness crisis
Communities
By Thangam Debbonaire MP
Ending "no DSS" discrimination is long overdue, but Government must do more to prevent the impending homelessness crisis
The government has failed to make adequate preparations ahead of the ban on evictions running out in August, emergency legislation must be tabled to prevent an evictions crisis.
The Government's scandalously slow progress of removing flammable cladding has left residents trapped, desperate and living in terror
Communities
By Rushanara Ali MP
The Government's scandalously slow progress of removing flammable cladding has left residents trapped, desperate and living in terror
Three years on from Grenfell, it's time government prioritised funding to protect the 60,000 residents still living in unsafe tower blocks with highly flammable cladding.
Labour accuse Rishi Sunak of £1.3bn ‘secret giveaway’ to landlords and second home owners
Communities
Labour accuse Rishi Sunak of £1.3bn ‘secret giveaway’ to landlords and second home owners
Labour has accused the Chancellor of handing a £1.3bn “bung” to second home owners and landlords.
Theresa May urges bosses not to force domestic abuse victims to work from home amid coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
Theresa May urges bosses not to force domestic abuse victims to work from home amid coronavirus pandemic
Theresa May has urged bosses to consider whether any of their workers might suffer from domestic abuse before making them work from home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Homelessness and lack of stable housing is landing more released prisoners back in jail, watchdog warns ministers
Communities
Homelessness and lack of stable housing is landing more released prisoners back in jail, watchdog warns ministers
Widespread homelessness and a lack of stable housing is pushing released prisoners to reoffend and end up back behind bars, a new report has warned.
EventsAll
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
The Building Regulations and Fire Safety Conference
2020
Central London
The Building Regulations and Fire Safety Conference
NHS Parliamentary Awards
2021
House of Commons
NHS Parliamentary Awards