LGA calls for reform of business rates appeals system
The Local Government Association (LGA) has recommended that the business rate appeals system should be reformed to help protect vital local services supporting communities and businesses
Reduced benefit cap would make many areas out of reach for families, says CIH
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has released an analysis which predicts that many parts of England will be unavailable for larger families on benefits.
Houses of Parliament restoration could cost up to £5.7 billion
A report published on 18 June found that repairs to the Houses of Parliament could cost up to £5.7 billion and take 32 years if MPs do not vacate the building.
George Osborne stands in for David Cameron on Prime Minister’s Questions
Chancellor of the Exchequer and First Secretary of State George Osborne is standing in for Prime Minister David Cameron to take Prime Minister’s Questions for the first time.
Labour’s John Biggs elected mayor of Tower Hamlets
The east London borough of Tower Hamlets has elected Labour’s John Biggs as mayor, only a few weeks after Lutfur Rahman was ejected from office by an electoral court judge.
Government launches new projects to help low paid workers
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are launching seven new projects to help the careers of low paid workers in the retail and hospitality sectors.
Plans for 1,000 new homes for private rent announced at London Real Estate Forum
Three multi-million pound deals to provide 1,000 new homes specifically for private rent in London have been announced by Housing Minister Brandon Lewis at the London Real Estate Forum on 10 June 2015.
