HOUSING

MIPIM UK: Labour to punish councils failing on housing need

By Michael Burton | 15 October 2014

A Labour government will 'apply the stick' to local authorities which fail to meet their housing ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

MIPIM UK: Don't punish London's success, says Boris

By Michael Burton | 15 October 2014

London Mayor Boris Johnson has dismissed what he calls two 'non-solutions' to London's housing cr...

INNOVATION

Bespoke internet service for social housing tenants

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 October 2014

BT Business has launched a new shared internet service for housing associations to help improve t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Give us freedom and watch us fly

By Ruth Dombey | 10 October 2014

Sutton LBC leader Ruth Dombey says fiscal devolution isn't an end in itself, it's a means to an ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Give us freedom and watch us fly

By Ruth Dombey | 10 October 2014

All over the United Kingdom people are demanding more control over their lives and a greater say ...

INFRASTRUCTURE

More city devolution deals to be announced

By Jonathan Werran | 10 October 2014

Cities minister Greg Clark is poised to announce a further tranche of multi-billion pound devolut...

BEDROOM TAX

Is it good night for bedroom tax?

By John Healey | 09 October 2014

The backbench Bill still has to pass stages in both the Commons and the Lords to become law, but ...

WHITEHALL

Danny, champion of devolved property taxes

By Jonathan Werran | 09 October 2014

Chief secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, has signalled his willingness to devolve a raft...

WELFARE

Islington backing review after welfare 'lifeline' cuts

By MJ reporter | 01 August 2014

Islington LBC has hit out at the Government’s cuts to the Local Welfare Provision Fund, as it lau...