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Councils’ £4bn shortfall for temporary accommodation

LGA notes serious mismatch between what councils pay out in housing benefit and what they ...

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New register for people convicted of child cruelty

Government amendments to Crime and Policing Bill would require same police notification requirements as for registered sex ...

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Updated guidelines for councils on dealing with litter louts

Legally binding guidance for councils across England includes on-the-spot fines of up to £500 Today, the government has ...

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Welsh Senedd passes major new environmental law

New biodiversity targets, environmental watchdog and framework for environmental protection will now come into force The Senedd ...

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Landmark £2.8bn for courts and tribunals to cut backlog

Deputy Prime Minister announces investment to ensure criminal courts in England and Wales can see ...

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NCA warns of increased, more complex child sexual abuse due to tech

National Crime Agency also reports that it and policing partners arrest an average of 1,000 ...

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All four UK nations ban wet wipes containing plastic

Scotland joins Wales, Northern Ireland and England in bans, which will come into force between December 2026 and August 2027 ...

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Free legal advice for victims of sexual offences perpetrated by military personnel

New independent legal advocacy scheme will provide free, independent legal advice to survivors of rape ...

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Government statement on improving standards in public life

Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, provides update to House of Commons ...

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New register for all paid visitor accommodation in Wales

Campaign launched to ensure that those renting out spare rooms, holiday homes, cabins and campsites register before ...