Safety

45,000-home landlord Optivo had approached Engie to bring its existing housing stock in line with fire-safety standards.

Ongo began the work in January to replace all the fire doors in three high rise blocks at Market Hill, Scunthorpe.

Through an untraceable online Safe Space via the organisation’s website, Grand Union customers and the wider public will be able to safely access support.

More than 250,000 disabled people in England stand to benefit from the extra investment into life-enhancing Changing Places toilets.

The British Board of Agrément has proposed an ‘Agreement Plus’ programme that would see the random testing of selected materials at regular intervals.

The funding adds to the growing list of new government initiatives that aim to support survivors of rape and domestic abuse.

Robert Jenrick made the announcement earlier today, adding that more cash will be provided to leaseholders to fix similar issues in shorter buildings.

Housebuilder Persimmon has committed £75m to addressing cladding safety issues on 26 buildings within its legacy development portfolio.

A man who threatened housing workers while wielding a bike chain has been banned from entering the vicinity of Salix Homes’ offices in Salford.

“Leaseholders simply can’t afford it and shouldn’t have to,” said shadow Housing secretary Thangam Debbonaire, who opened the debate.