The Ombudsman found the council failed to take appropriate action, leaving the resident without heating and hot water for almost three years.

As Rishi Sunak prepares to reveal the spring budget, Naismiths’ Mike Layne explains why the construction sector should brace itself for a bumpy few months.

Homes England’s strategic partnership model launched in 2018 and has hitherto been available exclusively to housing associations.

Millions of council tax payers can expect rises of up to 5% from April this year, with those on low and middle incomes likely to be most affected.

At least 500 civil servants will be working in the new MHCLG base in Wolverhampton by 2025, with further recruitment planned by 2030.

The regulator is currently investigating potential compliance issues within Hilldale Housing Association Limited and Pivotal Housing Association.

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

The panel, which will meet virtually to begin with, reflects the Ombudsman’s drive to become more transparent and accessible.

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

The new plans will apply to all shared ownership homes delivered through the mayor’s £4bn Affordable Homes Programme.