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Vetting System "Needs Improvement", Senior Green Admits

23 May Communities

The Green Party’s vetting system “needs improvement”, a party leader has told PoliticsHome, amid reports of anti-semitism within Zack Polanski's ranks.

09 May Communities

"Beyond A Shit Show": Labour MPs In London Push For Comms Change

05 May Communities

Will Milton Keynes Be The Nation's Bellwether Again In The Local Elections?

04 May Health

How Austerity-Hit Councils Are Passing The Buck – At The Expense Of The Most Vulnerable

02 May Communities

Complaints Against Councillors Soar Since Last Year's Local Elections

30 Apr Communities

"The Perfect Symbol Of Broken Britain": Nigel Farage's Pursuit Of Potholes

29 Apr Communities

Government Promises Devolution Reform But Mayors Say 'Begging Bowl' Culture Persists

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06 Jun Communities

To honour D-Day’s heroes, we must keep our promise to today’s veterans

Gambling checks must be frictionless or they’ve gone too far

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13 May Communities

Gambling checks must be frictionless or they’ve gone too far

11 May Communities

Local leaders need more power to deliver change for residents

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Andy Burnham: The Makerfield Campaign, The Aftermath And His Prep For Government

11 Jun Political parties

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Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards

22 Jun Health

Red Wall Chair Joins Labour MPs Calling For Net Zero Rethink

09 Jun Energy

Miles Thorpe: From Former Stationery Entrepreneur To Zack Polanski's Morgan McSweeney

08 Jun Political parties

The Sánchez Doctrine: How The Greens Are Remaking Their Foreign Policy Offer

07 Jun Political parties

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Net Zero Week 2026

04 Jul Environment

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28 Apr Communities

James Cleverly: What £2m Will Really Get You in London

Shadow housing secretary James Cleverly speaks to Noah Vickers about Keir Starmer’s ‘blatant’ misogyny, scrapping Labour’s mansion tax, and considering a run for London mayor

23 Mar Communities

Culture Clash – Lisa Nandy On Keeping Hope Alive

Critics say Lisa Nandy should spend more time meeting stakeholders in her brief, but the Culture Secretary tells Francis Elliott she’s fighting for the government to give hope to the most vulnerable. Photography by Tom Pilston

27 Jan Communities

Justice Minister Jake Richards: "It's Very Dangerous To Underestimate Keir Starmer"

Fast-tracked into government after just over a year in Parliament, justice minister Jake Richards tells Sienna Rodgers about his plans to overhaul youth justice, reform the ECHR and face down Labour rebels

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01 Aug 2022 Communities

Paul Howell: The next prime minister must find a way to deliver levelling up

Levelling up is a fundamental part of the offer of the Conservative government elected in 2019. It could not have had bigger obstacles put in its way.

01 Aug 2022 Communities

Ukraine Refugee Matching Groups Warn Pool Of UK Hosts Has Plummeted

A number of large groups responsible for matching UK hosts with Ukrainian refugees have closed applications as they warned the pool of available hosts was almost depleted.

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29 Jul 2022 Education

NEW REGULATOR FIGURES CONFIRM PROBLEM GAMBLING RATES REMAIN LOW IN THE UK

New figures released by the Gambling Commission confirm the rates of problem gambling have remained historically low at 0.2% in the year to June 2022.

25 Jul 2022 Health

The Chris Boardman Interview: Ending the culture war around cycling

Three decades on from winning Olympic gold, cyclist Chris Boardman has a new national challenge – getting us out of our cars and onto our bikes.

After the delay on gambling reform, new ministers should seek to find consensus and get things done quickly

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22 Jul 2022 Communities

After the delay on gambling reform, new ministers should seek to find consensus and get things done quickly

As Parliament packs off for the summer recess, and as Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss prepare to slug it out for the top job, it was understandable that a whole raft of planned Government announcements and potential proposals for new legislation - from DWP to Health - were put on hold until September.

The construction sector's voice on mental health must be heard

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21 Jul 2022 Communities

The construction sector's voice on mental health must be heard

It is vital that the Department of Health and Social Care’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan understands the issues causing poor mental health in the construction industry.

20 Jul 2022 Communities

Ben Everitt: Delivering affordable and sustainable housing is key to strengthening our rural communities

The importance of planning cannot be understated. It affects our transport network, our green spaces, our health services, and our schools.

We need to raise awareness of Honour Based Abuse to protect our communities

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20 Jul 2022 Communities

We need to raise awareness of Honour Based Abuse to protect our communities

Last Thursday (July 14th) was the Day of Memory for victims of Honour Based Abuse and National Lottery-funded charities have been calling for increased visibility, reporting and understanding of Honour-Based Abuse (HBA), to ensure survivors get the right support.

20 Jul 2022 Communities

Breaking the taboo around honour based abuse

Honour based abuse is nothing of the sort. It is rooted not in honour but in patriarchy and child abuse. July 14th was the Day of Memory for victims of Honour Based Abuse and Parliament and our communities need to take action.

The public demands the best broadband. Here’s how Government can help.

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18 Jul 2022 Communities

The public demands the best broadband. Here’s how Government can help.

In the run up to the 2019 general election, broadband was a big battleground in the bid for votes.
A headline-grabbing policy to nationalise BT met with an equally ambitious plan to cover the country with “gigabit-capable” broadband. It's a major pillar in the Tory party’s levelling up strategy, which will see £5bn spent to reach homes and businesses in the most rural parts of the UK.

18 Jul 2022 Communities

New Tory Leader Must "Get Hold Of The Reins" Of Public Trust in Elections Rules, Watchdog’s Former Chief Warns

The former chief executive of the Electoral Commission has warned the incoming Prime Minister they need to work hard to show they aren’t removing the watchdog’s independence after Boris Johnson’s government passed a controversial piece of legislation.

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15 Jul 2022 Communities

Comic all-stars choose Veterans Aid as UK beneficiary of special edition sale

Frontline UK charity Veterans Aid is to benefit from a unique transatlantic funding collaboration between two of the world’s top comic book creators.

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14 Jul 2022 Communities

IET comments on reports of a delay in the Online Safety Bill

A joint comment from Catherine Allen, co-author of the IET’s Safeguarding the metaverse report and member of the IET’s Digital Policy Panel, and child safety advocate and IET Honorary Fellow, Carol Vorderman M.A.(Cantab) MBE:

Now is not the time to push ahead with the Gambling White Paper

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14 Jul 2022 Health

Now is not the time to push ahead with the Gambling White Paper

With reform to the betting and gaming industry having the potential to impact the lives of millions in this country, we need to give it the attention it deserves.

12 Jul 2022 Communities

Classrooms after Covid: The impact of the pandemic on children's mental health

Covid had a profound impact on schools and children – from lost learning to mental health and child development – that we are only beginning to understand, reports Tom Sasse.

Catapult Network welcomes new ‘Inclusivity in Innovation’ supporters at major ED&I event

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07 Jul 2022 Communities

Catapult Network welcomes new ‘Inclusivity in Innovation’ supporters at major ED&I event

The Catapult Network has today confirmed the backing of a dozen new high-profile supporters, including Rolls-Royce and Siemens, for its Inclusivity in Innovation Charter.

Think About the Future: How Aico is Working to Build the Next Generation of Housing Professionals whilst hitting net zero goals

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07 Jul 2022 Health

Think About the Future: How Aico is Working to Build the Next Generation of Housing Professionals whilst hitting net zero goals

Building the homes that the nation needs and retrofitting existing stock to support the net zero transition are enormous national challenges. They will demand commitment, investment and action from government, housebuilders, and repairs and maintenance professionals across the UK. It will also require a workforce with the skills required to take part in a rapidly changing sector.

04 Jul 2022 Communities

Stick or twist? Looming review fuels debate about gambling regulation

The government’s plan to update regulations for gambling must balance campaigners’ calls for more stringent safeguards and stakeholders’ warnings that additional measures could stifle the industry and fuel black market betting.

A critical enabler: How technology is helping the UK thrive

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04 Jul 2022 Education

A critical enabler: How technology is helping the UK thrive

The world is transforming at an incredible pace – and even more so since the raft of change the pandemic brought to all our lives. If you’re not able to embrace the latest technology, you’ll either be outcompeted, out of business, or out of luck.

The Path to Net Zero - A Net Zero Week Special Edition

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02 Jul 2022 Environment

The Path to Net Zero - A Net Zero Week Special Edition

The latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report on the path to net zero to celebrate Net Zero Week 2022, bringing together politicians, businesses, and consumers. We explore a series of practical ideas and solutions on how we can all play our role to make net zero a reality across all walks of life.

29 Jun 2022 Communities

Where Are They Now? Heidi Allen

Heidi Allen, Conservative, Change UK and Liberal Democrat MP for South Cambridgeshire 2015 – 2019

28 Jun 2022 Communities

Gambling reform will be crucial to levelling up deprived communities

The government must be wise to the fact that breaking the cycle of deprivation involves more than just jobs and economic growth

28 Jun 2022 Communities

In an unprecedented economic crisis, local government services and their users need support

There will be no shortage of things for councillors, senior officers and government ministers to discuss at the Local Government Association’s first in-person annual conference since 2019, which starts in Harrogate today.

How advertising is addressing uncomfortable truths about its own industry

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27 Jun 2022 Education

How advertising is addressing uncomfortable truths about its own industry

The Advertising Association has recognised the media companies and ad agencies driving real change in diversity and inclusion, as the industry sets out the next phase of its All In action plan, which was showcased in Parliament last week.

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