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Enforcing the new tenancy system: A quick guide for local authorities

From tomorrow (1st May 2026), new rules under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 apply to all assured tenancies in England’s private rented sector. Local housing authorities have a legal duty to enforce these provisions. County councils that are not housing authorities may also enforce them in their areas.

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Zane’s Law: The fight to stop homes being built on toxic land

As North Northamptonshire councillors consider backing Zane’s Law, we examine how the campaign has progressed since ...

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The insidious legacy of asbestos in UK public buildings

We recently reported on a case in which a 70-year-old former plumber received a substantial ...

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Des Collins: The lawyer in the Corby ‘Toxic Town’ waste case

Des Collins is best known for leading the Corby toxic waste case, a legal battle ...

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GMB set sights on next phase of equal pay fight

Having secured more than £1 billion in settlements for predominantly female workers across local government ...

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Nearly 7,000 child abuse cases stuck in courts

Figures from the Ministry of Justice reveal long delays in child sexual abuse and exploitation ...

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Hertfordshire authority gives nod to ‘green data centre’ as approval nears

Hertsmere Borough Council is backing plans for an 85-acre technology hub, which it claims will ...

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Safe spaces: the insidious legacy of asbestos in UK public buildings

One of the most dangerous forms of air pollution is not being taken seriously despite ...

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City of London’s framework for ethical use of AI

Corporation’s new standard operating procedure (SOP) requires ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) across the city

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Countdown to the end of no-fault evictions begins

Millions of renters in England will see reforms to their rights from next spring, as ...

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Government must set targets for methane reduction in the UK

Independent think tank Green Alliance are calling on the government to address methane emissions, which ...

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Councils can’t afford to investigate contaminated land sites

Of more than 45,000 potentially hazardous sites across Wales, one-third of local authorities are failing ...