News and communications

Letter to all local authorities in England to update them on changes to the Homelessness Code of Guidance regarding intentional homelessness decisions for care leavers.

• Updated: 3 May 2024

The Secretary of State for Levelling up, Housing and Communities has written to Peabody Housing Association following a further 4 findings of severe maladministration by the Housing Ombudsman.

• Updated: 1 May 2024

Councils across the country will be able to buy cheaper land to help build thousands more social and affordable homes, thanks to new Government reforms.

• Updated: 30 April 2024

The UK Government’s next Islands Forum will take place on Ynys Môn/the Isle of Anglesey in Wales on 7-8 May. The agenda for this meeting will focus on housing.

• Updated: 30 April 2024

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.

• Updated: 29 April 2024

New enforcement powers for councils to build on Government's long-term plan for housing.

• Updated: 25 April 2024

Performance and other updates following the publication of our latest official monthly statistics.

• Updated: 25 April 2024

Four new non-executive directors of the Leasehold Advisory Service Board appointed

• Updated: 24 April 2024

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.

• Updated: 23 April 2024

The Committee on Fuel Poverty wrote to the Minister for Affordability and Skills regarding fuel poverty in the private rented sector.

• Updated: 23 April 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Office for Place in Stoke-on-Trent, a new arms-length body to DLUHC. The Office for Place will lead and shape the work that will enable it to support councils and communities to cr…

• Updated: 22 April 2024

This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in March 2024.

• Updated: 22 April 2024

From Thursday 25 April, changes to enforcement and lawful development certificate (LDC) appeals come into effect as a result of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (LURA).

• Updated: 19 April 2024

An open letter from the Housing Minister and the Director of Building Safety regarding charges associated with managing safety in high rise buildings.

• Updated: 17 April 2024

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

• Updated: 17 April 2024

New proposals to give consumers confidence to take up smart devices.

• Updated: 16 April 2024

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has asked the CMA to consider carrying out a review of the home heating appliance market.

• Updated: 15 April 2024

The Office for Place is funding and supporting 10 new areas in England as part of the Design Code Pathfinder Programme.

• Updated: 10 April 2024

Ahead of Windrush Day 2024, 28 community groups have been awarded funding for a range of arts, educational and sporting events across England.

• Updated: 9 April 2024

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.

• Updated: 8 April 2024