What Are Labour's Plans For Leasehold?
Campaigners are looking more towards Labour to abolish Leasehold as the party edges closer to power – but many are concerned reforming the sector will not be a top priority for the party.
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Government Seeks To Reassure Over Football Regulator's Potential "Mission Creep"
A number of stakeholders, MPs and legal experts have raised the alarm over potential “mission creep” in the football regulator, with many claiming additional rules could harm English football.
Quarter Of Tory Councillors Think Adult Social Care Is Underfunded In Their Area
A quarter of Conservative councillors think their local authority does not receive enough money to meet statutory duty service level requirements for adult social care.
Committee Chair Tells DWP To "Get A Grip" On Carer's Allowance Overpayments
Labour MP Stephen Timms, chair of the work and pensions select committee, has insisted the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) must "get a grip" on carer's allowance overpayments.
Former Education Minister Says Childcare Needs Boost For Students And Disadvantaged Families
Chair of the Education Select Committee Robin Walker has said Government childcare measures must go further to support families and the early years sector, urging the government to expand provisions to graduate students and disadvantaged groups.
Government Accused Of Undermining Mental Health Progress With Employment Drive
Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride has been criticised for his claims there is a "danger" that openness around mental health has gone "too far".
Future Of Renters Reform Bill Remains In Doubt
The future of the government's much-delayed Renters Reform Bill remains in doubt, with uncertainty about its path after the next parliamentary recess.
Government Set To Push Through Football Regulator Within Weeks
The Government is expected to introduce the Football Governance Bill to parliament within weeks, which will bring forward a regulator despite the Premier League having failed to come to a financial deal.