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People Want More Ukrainian Refugees To Come To The UK, New Poll Finds
People Want More Ukrainian Refugees To Come To The UK, New Poll Finds
Communities
Exclusive: A new poll has found continued support for the Homes for Ukraine scheme, with a majority of the people surveyed believing payments to UK hosts should either continue or increase to help offset cost of living increases.
Minister Insists Manston Migration Centre Is Now 'Legally Compliant' After Government Action
Communities
Minister Insists Manston Migration Centre Is Now "Legally Compliant" After Government Action
Home Office Refuses To Say How Much Was Spent On Failed Asylum Centre Project
Communities
Home Office Refuses To Say How Much Was Spent On Failed Asylum Centre Project
Minister Admits He's 'Obviously Not Comfortable' Asylum Seekers Could Be Held Illegally
Communities
Minister Admits He's "Obviously Not Comfortable" Asylum Seekers Could Be Held Illegally
Police Watchdog Warns Misogyny, Sexism And Predatory Behaviour Still Prevalent In Many Forces
Communities
Police Watchdog Warns Misogyny, Sexism And Predatory Behaviour Still Prevalent In Many Forces
Immigration Minister Warns Against 'Demonising' Migrants After Suella Braverman's 'Invasion' Comment
Communities
Immigration Minister Warns Against "Demonising" Migrants After Suella Braverman's "Invasion" Comment
Levelling Up Projects Could Face Threat If Funding Fails To Match Inflation
Communities
Levelling Up Projects Could Face Threat If Funding Fails To Match Inflation
The House Live
Levelling up remains at the heart of the government’s plans despite the change of personnel
Communities
By Dehenna Davison MP
Levelling up remains at the heart of the government’s plans despite the change of personnel
Awaab Ishak’s heart-breaking death is a stark reminder that housing standards need urgently addressing
Health
By Bob Blackman MP
Awaab Ishak’s heart-breaking death is a stark reminder that housing standards need urgently addressing
Why we need to get the balance right on gambling reform Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
Why we need to get the balance right on gambling reform
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All The MPs Standing Down At The Next General Election
All The MPs Standing Down At The Next General Election
Home affairs
Rishi Sunak Urged To Match 'Robust' China Rhetoric With Policy “Depth”
Rishi Sunak Urged To Match "Robust" China Rhetoric With Policy “Depth”
Foreign affairs
Footballers face yellow cards – but the LGBT community risks a much graver threat
Footballers face yellow cards – but the LGBT community risks a much graver threat
By Clive Betts MP
Culture
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What the viral 'Jerry from Lowestoft' LBC clip says about race in Britain today
Communities
By Sangita Myska
What the viral "Jerry from Lowestoft" LBC clip says about race in Britain today
It’s the moment a video clip from my LBC radio programme was used by TV host Trevor Noah to open The Daily Show, thereby beaming it into the homes of millions of Americans, that I realised my conversation with the now infamous “Jerry from Lowestoft” had morphed into a socio-political phenomenon.
Former Tory Mayoral Hopeful Says Government Needs A 'Realistic Conversation' About Immigration
Communities
Former Tory Mayoral Hopeful Says Government Needs A "Realistic Conversation" About Immigration
On this week’s episode of The Rundown, PoliticsHome’s Seun Matiluko is joined by London Assembly Member Shaun Bailey, co-founder of Conservatives Against Racism For Equality Siobhan Aarons, and co-chair of Hackney’s Young Futures Commission Jermain Jackman to discuss what Black life in Britain is like in 2022.
Plan To Double Ukraine Refugee Support Payments To £700 Has Been Shelved
Communities
Plan To Double Ukraine Refugee Support Payments To £700 Has Been Shelved
Exclusive: Government is not currently going ahead with a proposal to double payments to UK households hosting Ukrainian refugees to £700, despite hopes that it would encourage people to prolong participation in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.



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Partner content
Communities
By Federation of Master Builders
New construction strategy will support SME firms to deliver local economic growth
The Local Government Associations (LGA) newly launched local government construction procurement strategy sets the framework for improving public procurement for small and micro firms, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
John Mann MP: UK must unite against anti-Semitism
Communities
By Lord Mann
John Mann MP: UK must unite against anti-Semitism
Chair of the APPG on Anti-Semitism, John Mann MP, introduces the latest 'Inquiry into Antisemitism' report and urges the non-jewish community to join the fight against anti-Semitism in the UK.
Tories' benefit cap plans ‘could curb housebuilding’ Partner content
Communities
By Moat
Tories' benefit cap plans ‘could curb housebuilding’
Cameron's electoral pledge to reduce the benefit cap will put off investors, raise borrowing costs, and limit types of homes built, argues Moat.
The grass isn’t always greener in East Lancashire
Communities
By Lord Greaves
The grass isn’t always greener in East Lancashire
Liberal Democrat peer and deputy leader of Pendle Borough Council calls on the Government to provide grants that would encourage housing developments on unprofitable brownfield sites in East Lancashire.
Partner content
Communities
By Federation of Master Builders
Brownfield Development - LDOs will overcome risks for SMEs
Responding to Lord Greaves' article on brownfield development, Brian Berry,Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders said:
Partner content
Communities
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald appointed to support Thames Water’s new infrastructure alliance, UK
Mott MacDonald has been appointed to provide a major supporting role to the Agility Alliance joint venture (JV) between J. Murphy Sons Limited and Morrison Utility Services. The JV has been selected by Thames Water to work in collaboration with them on its new 1 billion infrastructure alliance contract.
Partner content
Communities
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Shadow Chancellor visits GGF member
TheGGFsstrategy to engage with MPs who haveGGFMembers in their constituencies gathered pace recently whenAnglianHome Improvements hosted a visit from theRt. Hon. Ed Balls MP, Shadow Chancellor on23rdJanuary.
Partner content
Communities
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF welcomes new vice president
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Glover, Managing Director of West Yorkshire Windows as theGGFsnew Vice President.
Insulation industry practices ‘unacceptable’
Environment
By John Denham
Insulation industry practices ‘unacceptable’
John Denham MP calls for the government to protect people from faulty cavity wall insulation by ensuring an effective monitoring process.
MPs call to end 'muddy boots' reputation Partner 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.
Partner 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.
Partner 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 Partner 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.
Partner 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’ Partner 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'.
Partner 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.
Partner content
Communities
By Electrical Safety First
The real risk of fakes
EDM raises questions on risks from counterfeit electrical goods.
Partner 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 Partner 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 Partner 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.
Partner 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.
Partner 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’ Partner 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.
Partner 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.
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Women in Local Government
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London
Women in Local Government
Women into Leadership London
2022
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Women into Leadership Liverpool
2023
Liverpool
Women into Leadership Liverpool
Women in Education
2023
London
Women in Education