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Coronavirus crisis will shut young people out of housing market even as prices fall, ministers warned
Coronavirus crisis will shut young people out of housing market even as prices fall, ministers warned
Coronavirus
A sharp drop in house prices will have a “negligible” effect on the ability of young people to get on the property ladder as they suffer a squeeze in their incomes because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Government has been 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
Robert Jenrick to unveil radical shake-up of ‘complex and outdated planning system’ this week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Robert Jenrick to unveil radical shake-up of ‘complex and outdated planning system’ this week
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’
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
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
The House Live
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
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
Introducing Six – Sellafield’s new social impact programme Member content
Communities
By Sellafield Ltd
Introducing Six – Sellafield’s new social impact programme
Most read
Boris Johnson promises to be ‘absolutely ruthless’ about adding France to coronavirus quarantine list
Boris Johnson promises to be ‘absolutely ruthless’ about adding France to coronavirus quarantine list
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson talks up close ties with Northern Ireland ahead of Brexit trade deal deadline
Boris Johnson talks up close ties with Northern Ireland ahead of Brexit trade deal deadline
Brexit
Labour demands German-style scheme to stave off redundancies by letting firms cut workers’ hours instead
Labour demands German-style scheme to stave off redundancies by letting firms cut workers’ hours instead
Coronavirus
Editor's choiceAll
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
MPs call to end 'muddy boots' reputation Member content
Communities
By Federation of Master Builders
MPs call to end 'muddy boots' reputation
Brandon Lewis MP, Emma Reynolds MP, and Stephen Williams MP debate on apprenticeships, ghost homes, and access to finance for SMEs.
Member content
Communities
By Electrical Safety First
One million over-75s live in ‘non-decent’ housing
Electrical Safety First is urging the Government to address poor quality housing after its new report concludes that one million people aged over 75 currently live in properties which fail to meet the Governments own Decent Homes Standard.
Member content
Communities
By Electrical Safety First
Westminster event raises awareness of competent electricians
Registered Competent Person Electrical (RCPE), the Government backed register of approved electricians, received significant cross-party support today at a drop-in session held for MPs and industry stakeholders at Portcullis House, Westminster.
The English language transforms the lives of migrants Member content
Communities
By PoliticsHome Central Lobby - Temporary Members
The English language transforms the lives of migrants
Cambridge Assessment's Parliamentary Manager Andrew Williams argues that increasing support for non-English speaking migrants will produce a more united society and a stronger economy.
Member content
Communities
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Meat quality key to driving success in beef and lamb sector
Enhancing meat eating quality is key to help maximise returns throughout the supply chain and maintaining consumer confidence, according to EBLEX.
Baroness Valentine: London must not get carried away by ‘tide of optimism’ Member content
Communities
By London First
Baroness Valentine: London must not get carried away by ‘tide of optimism’
The baroness explains how a new report sets out a much needed formula for the capital to achieve 'world-beating income growth'.
Member content
Communities
By Electrical Safety First
Electrical Safety First welcomes fewer fires in Scottish homes
Electrical Safety First is delighted that the number of fires in Scottish homes has decreased this year but the Charity warns that there is still much to be done to keep people safe around electricity.
Member content
Communities
By Electrical Safety First
The real risk of fakes
EDM raises questions on risks from counterfeit electrical goods.
Member content
Communities
By Electrical Safety First
Government questioned over risks from counterfeit goods
Clare Adamson, MSP for Central Scotland, has tabled a Motion recognising the work of Electrical Safety First and its campaign to raise awareness of online sales of counterfeit electrical products.
Lord Best: Construction industry can address big challenges in politics Member content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Building
Lord Best: Construction industry can address big challenges in politics
President of the Local Government Association, Lord Best has said the biggest challenges in politics today could be addressed by the construction industry.
EU ‘backward’ for sacking chief scientist Member content
Communities
By Crop Protection Association
EU ‘backward’ for sacking chief scientist
The new European Commission has been called “backward” for abolishing the post of Chief Scientific Adviser.
Member content
Communities
By Crop Protection Association
CPA concern at removal of Chief Scientific Adviser
The Crop Protection Association (CPA) has released the following statement in response to the European Commission’s scrapping of the post of Chief Scientific Adviser.
Member content
Environment
By Crop Protection Association
It's time to put a fresh perspective on pesticides says CPA
It’s time to put a fresh perspective on the essential role pesticides play in safeguarding our food supply, protecting the environment and improving our way of life. That’s the message from the Crop Protection Association (CPA) in a new leaflet aimed at providing the public with an introduction to crop protection - explaining the benefits of pesticides and why they’re safe for consumers and the environment.
MPs ‘must think beyond the garden city’ Member content
Communities
By Moat
MPs ‘must think beyond the garden city’
Politicians are keen on garden cities. In March Chancellor George Osborne announced plans for a new city with 15,000 homes on the Thames Estuary. He also said the government will extend the Help-to-Buy scheme for newly built houses until 2020, which he said will lead to 120,000 new homes.
Member content
Communities
By Crop Protection Association
Crop Protection Association statement in response to Environmental Audit Committee report on the National Pollinator Strategy
The Crop Protection Association (CPA) have released the following statement in response to Environmental Audit Committee report on Defra’s National Pollinator Strategy.
Member content
Communities
By Crop Protection Association
Crop Protection Association statement in response to Newcastle University study into organic and non organic crops
The Crop Protection Association (CPA) have released the following statement in response to the University of Newcastle study claiming that there are statistically significant, meaningful differences in composition between organic and non-organic crops.
Member content
Environment
By Crop Protection Association
Calls on IUCN to publish the findings of the task force on systemic pesticides
The Crop Protection Association (CPA) has called on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to publish the findings of the Task Force on Systemic Pesticides (TFSP) so that their work can be subjected to appropriate levels of independent and objective scrutiny.
Member content
Environment
By Crop Protection Association
Industry working together to safeguard the Crop Protection toolbox
The Crop Protection Association (CPA) and Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) have highlighted how important their new joint campaign with the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) will be to British farmers if they are to rise to the challenges, and opportunities, of growing global demand for food.
Member content
Education
By Crop Protection Association
Watch Out! for illegal pesticides at Cereals 2014
Attendees at this year’s Cereals event are being encouraged to keep their eyes open for the Watch Out! for illegal pesticides campaign logo. The logo will be displayed around the site along with campaign literature containing advice for farmers and growers on the simple precautions they should take to minimise the risks of buying and using illegal pesticides.
Mary Chapman - Chartered Management Institute Member content
Communities
By Chartered Management Institute
Mary Chapman - Chartered Management Institute
ePolitix.com speaks to Mary Chapman, chief executive of the Chartered Management Institute, about the launch of their report on political awareness.
EventsAll
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
2020
Central London
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
2020
Central London
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
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