Government accused of ‘Death Tax’ smash and grab raid on elderly
Pensioners may be forced to sign away the equity in their homes to cover a new “death tax” being planned by the Government, according to the Conservative Party. The Tories...
Rising costs of house ownership
The cost of owning and running a house has risen by more than four times the rate of inflation, new research has shown.An annual review by mortgage lender Halifax has...
Housing Corporation appoints new deputy chief executive
The Housing Corporation has announced the appointment of Steve Douglas as deputy chief executive. Mr Douglas first joined the Corporation in April 2001 as the director of investment and regeneration...
Housing chiefs want inspection standards improved
Improving the standard of housing inspections in the UK is a top priority for the National Housing Federation.The NHF and the Audit Commission have agreed to work together to make...
Saucy builder banned from Isles of Scilly
A builder who stole knickers and sex toys from women on the Isles of Scilly has been banned from visiting the islands for seven years, reports BBC News.Andrew Stephan, formerly...
Communities to benefit from new Government exercise
The drive to bring more long-term empty homes back into use has been bolstered today with the launch of a Government initiative.The consultation will allow councils in the UK to...
Theresa tells Government to ‘sober up’ on new drinking laws
Tory Theresa May has called on the Government to abandon the scheme for longer licensing hours, rather than ‘waste’ taxpayers’ money on a £5 million advertising campaign against binge drinking....
Remember your PIN numbers, UK tourists told
Holidaymakers from the UK are being urged to make sure they know the PIN for every card they intend to use especially if they are abroad this summer. A chip and...
Plans for social housing in Elephant and Castle take a step forward
TWO housing association consortia have been chosen to build and manage the first 1,000 homes of a major development in the heart of London.Southwark Council’s selection marks the start of...
Government’s Decent Homes target ‘in jeopardy’ claims LGIU
The Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) has backed the Audit Commission’s call for a fundamental review of the system for financing council housing claiming the current process jeopardises Labour’s 2010...