Opinion: Before the flood
As we enjoy a sultry heat wave, the catastrophic flooding in Germany and the low countries seems a million miles away – but, rest assured, it will be happening here before too long.
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Opinion: Social Care White Paper is a real opportunity for housing providers
The release of the long-awaited white paper on social care – People at the heart of care – marks a significant moment for the supported housing sector.
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2021 Global Accounts shows small decrease in underlying surplus
The Regulator of Social Housing has published its 2021 Global Accounts, showing that the sector “demonstrated a resilient financial performance in the face of testing economic and operating circumstances.”
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Diverse boards lead to ‘better corporate culture and performance’
A new report has said that diversity can bring better culture and performance for organisations.
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L&Q to issue refunds for residents who overpaid Thames Water charges
L&Q will be refunding residents who overpaid water charges as part of an historic agreement with Thames Water that the housing association inherited.
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DWP assign £510m to ‘crackdown on benefits fraudsters’
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced it will be putting £510m towards tackling benefit fraud.
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‘Sector first’ £120m private placement for housing association
Southway Housing Trust has agreed a £120m private placement, the first in the social housing sector to be linked to the delivery of a range of sustainable outcomes.
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Swan Housing Association enters merger talks after non-compliant rating
Swan Housing Association and Orbit Group have opened discussions around a potential merger after the former was deemed non-compliant by the Regulator.
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Government confirms further changes to the planning system
The Government has confirmed it is putting “beauty” at the heart of the planning system, as well as making processes more digital.
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Scottish Government puts £831m towards affordable housing in Budget
The Scottish Government has committed £831m for affordable housing in its latest Budget, with the aim of delivering “110,000 affordable, energy efficient homes” by 2032.
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Magenta Living weathers the storm
Wirral based Magenta Living weathered Storm Arwen during the last weekend of November, working tirelessly to ensure customers were safe in the face of dangerous and extreme weather conditions.
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Social Mobility Commission call for three million new social homes
The Social Mobility Commission has called on government to build three million social homes over the next 20 years to help the most disadvantaged in the country.
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