Theresa May has appointed Alok Sharma, MP for Reading West, as minister of state for housing and planning.

Following last week’s General Election, the GGF is well prepared to adapt its strategies and activities whatever form the Government takes and regardless of any policy and personnel changes in Government departments. 

Angry DUP MPs have hit out at the “bile, hate and venom” being directed at the party as it considers propping the Conservatives up as a minority government.

An SNP MP who lost his seat to Labour has criticised his party’s campaign for being “all over the shop”.

A Labour MP has been barred from a Liverpool pub after the behaviour of the group celebrating his victory was branded a “disgrace”. 

Ireland's prime minister, Enda Kenny, has spoken to Theresa May to express his "concern" that a pact between the Tories and the DUP could jeopardise the Good Friday Agreement.

The DUP has agreed the “outline” of a confidence-and-supply deal that will keep the Conservatives in power. 

Arlene Foster has said the DUP will use the ten seats they won at the election to bring “stability” to the UK, after the Conservatives failed to achieve an overall majority.

Theresa May has agreed a deal with the DUP which will see her continue as Prime Minister.

The construction sector could be left vulnerable to the negative effects of political uncertainty following the indecisive result of the General Election, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). 

Arlene Foster has said it will be “difficult” for Theresa May to stay on as Prime Minister, amid talks about the DUP propping up a Conservative minority administration. 

Nominations have opened for the Swim England National Awards 2017 which celebrate the achievements of people and organisations within swimming and aquatics.

The other major political parties should take note of the Green Party’s plans to insulate nine million existing homes, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said in response to the launch of the ‘Green Guarantee’ manifesto.

Theresa May launched the Conservative manifesto in Halifax, ahead of the general election on 8 June.

National poverty charity Turn2us is warning that many people in employment are missing out on the welfare benefits that they are entitled to. Over 1.8 million calculations were made over the last year using the online Turn2us Benefits Calculator by people trying to work out what benefits and tax credits that they could be entitled to. 

Mental health charity Mind has today revealed that a high proportion of people with mental health problems are being made more unwell by the benefits system. In particular, the process of being ‘sanctioned’ – having financial support cut or stopped altogether – is worsening people’s mental health.

The Labour Party’s proposal to link up housing and skills policy would be the right approach for a post-Brexit UK, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said in response to the publication of the Labour Party’s manifesto.

Swim England launched a new membership aimed at helping the nation become better swimmers.

Policy Connect publishes its Carbon Monoxide Safety Manifesto for the General Election 2017. Produced by the organisation’s Energy Safety Team, and comprising the expertise of five different independent groups, our groups consist of cross-party parliamentarians and cross-sectoral industry experts.

Sir Andrew Dilnot's calls for the new government to put social care at the top of the agenda will be welcomed by people of all ages who have seen the very real impact that our ailing social care system is having on the live of some of the most vulnerable in our society.

New independent study reveals that home ownership is changing in response to economic, demographic and housing market trends, making borrowing into older age more common.

James Taylor, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at disability charity Scope has responded to news that people are increasingly taking the Government to court over changes to their benefits.

The next Government must ensure the construction sector has enough skilled workers post-Brexit or its housing and infrastructure manifesto pledges will be redundant, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Unsung Broughton hero rewarded for Champion efforts in the community.