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Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
Health
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
Quarter Of Tory Councillors Think Adult Social Care Is Underfunded In Their Area
Communities
Quarter Of Tory Councillors Think Adult Social Care Is Underfunded In Their Area
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Communities
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Londoners Are More Concerned About Cost Of Living And Housing Than Crime
Communities
Londoners Are More Concerned About Cost Of Living And Housing Than Crime
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
Health
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
Electoral System Could Be 'Stretched To Breaking Point' Ahead Of Vote
Communities
Electoral System Could Be "Stretched To Breaking Point" Ahead Of Vote
Housing Minister Says Housing Is 'Never Really The Problem'
Communities
Housing Minister Says Housing Is "Never Really The Problem"
The House Live
Lords Diary: Lord Moylan
Communities
By Lord Moylan
Lords Diary: Lord Moylan
Beauty is as beauty does
Communities
By Andrew Brightwell
Beauty is as beauty does
It’s time to revive David Cameron’s Big Society
Communities
By Danny Kruger MP
It’s time to revive David Cameron’s Big Society
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All The MPs Standing Down At The Next General Election
All The MPs Standing Down At The Next General Election
Political parties
Tory Hopes Are Hanging On The West Midlands Mayoral Race
Tory Hopes Are Hanging On The West Midlands Mayoral Race
Political parties
Dan Poulter MP Quits The Tories And Joins Labour
Dan Poulter MP Quits The Tories And Joins Labour
Political parties
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Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Communities
By Jimmy McIntosh
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Few sectors of industry have taken more of a beating in the last few years than that of the British pub. Jimmy McIntosh has been documenting those in London that have died, and asks what it means for the communities they serve
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Health
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Communities
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Tory MP Ben Bradley, who is also the Conservative candidate for the East Midlands mayoralty, has said he is trying to separate his own campaign from the image of his party, as there is "clearly not a brilliant national picture".
Communities news
Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB supports ‘RIBA for Clients’ Initiative
The Chartered Institute of Building lends its support to the Royal Institute of British Architects newly launched Client Architect report.
The role of the Charity Commission in the closure of Kids Company
Communities
By Baroness Barker
The role of the Charity Commission in the closure of Kids Company
Liberal Democrat House of Lords Spokesperson for the Voluntary Sector and Social Enterprise, Baroness Barker, writes following her debate on: 'The closure of Kids Company'.
Partner content
Communities
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Older and disabled people are missing out on smart phone technology to help them travel

The benefits of taking action to encourage more older and disabled people to use apps to improve their public transport experience are highlighted in a report published today.
How we can deliver 50,000 new London homes
Communities
By Chris Philp MP
How we can deliver 50,000 new London homes
Conservative MP for Croydon South Chris Philp sets how the Government can meet London's burgeoning housing demand 
Partner content
Communities
By Federation of Master Builders
Easier finance helping small house builders, says FMB
Access to finance for SME house builders is showing signs of improvement, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) latest survey of small house builders.
Partner content
Communities
By British Gas
Majority of landlords unaware of new carbon monoxide law to keep tenants safe
New legislation requiring landlords to install carbon monoxide alarms planned to come into effect on 1st October
Partner content
Environment
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Litter groups and businesses unite to call on Government to take a lead on litter
Major national litter groups and business organisations have today made a joint plea to Government to take a firm lead on litter.
Large parks ‘vital for cities’ success’ Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Large parks ‘vital for cities’ success’
Large parks play a vital role in creating successful cities, according to new research led by the University of Exeter.
Partner content
Communities
By Mineral Products Association
Simon Vivian Becomes New MPA Chairman
Simon Vivian, Chief Executive of Breedon Aggregates Limited, the UKs largest independent aggregates business, has been appointed MPA Chairman for the next two years.
Partner content
Communities
By University of Exeter
Large parks key to city success
Cities should feature compact development alongside large, contiguous green spaces to maximise benefits of urban ecosystems to humans, research led by the University of Exeter has concluded.
Partner content
Communities
By Federation of Master Builders
High Court ruling on affordable housing will heighten housing crisis, says FMB
A High Court decision to strike down exemptions from affordable housing contributions for small developments will heighten the housing crisis, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
HBA’s response to affordable housing High Court’s ruling Partner content
Communities
By National Federation of Builders
HBA’s response to affordable housing High Court’s ruling
The High Court quashed the governments planning guidance that exempted small development sites from the obligation to provide affordable housing units.
Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Landlords not suitable to check immigration status - CIEH
Commenting on the announcement from the Government that private landlords will be expected to play a greater role in checking the immigration status of their tenants, Bob Mayho, Principal Policy Officer for the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), said:
Partner content
Communities
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
60th anniversary poll shows clear support for Green Belt
CPRE launches campaign calling on Government to turn rhetoric into action and protect Green Belt
Partner content
Communities
By National House Building Council
NHBC reports growth of homes for the elderly
More retirement properties registered so far in 2015 than whole of 2014
Partner content
Communities
By Federation of Master Builders
Building boom endangered by skills shortage, warns FMB
Despite the fact that the building industry has been booming for more than two years, rising activity in the SME construction sector threatens to be undermined by the prevailing skills shortage, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Save energy, rethink green Partner content
Communities
By National Federation of Builders
Save energy, rethink green
The House Builders Association comments on the Government's announcement on the Green Deal.
Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH supports 'rogue' landlord database
Tocoincide with the publication of a database containing the names of convicted private landlords, Graham Jukes OBE, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), said:
Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Building
‘Construction managers make a difference to people they never meet’ says Chris Chivers, new CIOB President
Professionals in the global construction sector consistently have a positive impact on the lives of people who they never meet, said Chris Chivers upon his appointment as President of the Chartered Institute of Building.
Partner content
Environment
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Government move to scrap zero carbon homes plan is huge missed opportunity
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) was extremely disappointed to learn that the Government has decided to scrap plans to make sure all new homes (by 2016) and non-domestic buildings (by 2019) are carbon neutral.
Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to BIS announcement on renewed Construction Leadership Council
As the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) announces a renewal of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) provides its reaction.
Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB joins global coalition to unify construction measurement standards
This week the Chartered Institute of Building has joined over 30 professional bodies from across the globe to create the International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS) coalition.
Scrapping of zero carbon target risks investment, says CIOB Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Scrapping of zero carbon target risks investment, says CIOB
Responding to the Government's decision to not proceed with the zero carbon buildings policy, the Chartered Institute of Building says the decision will undermine the manufacturingbase.
Partner content
Communities
By Energy Saving Trust
Removing Zero Carbon goal not the productive choice for the UK
Philip Sellwood, Chief Executive, Energy Saving Trust, and member of the Government Industry 2016 Zero Carbon Housing Force, said:
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The road to proactive government
2024
Online
The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
Online
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
Online
Net Zero Week 2024