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Response to the Fire Brigades Union on supporting fire services

A letter from James Brokenshire and Lord Stephen Greenhalgh in response to the Fire Brigades Union on the government’s actions to support fire services.

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Local leaders pledge to continue vital building safety work

Leaders from 25 councils have pledged their commitment to ensuring vital building safety work continues during the pandemic.

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New taskforce developing plan to reopen places of worship

Faith leaders and government agree to develop plan to enable phased and safe reopening of places of worship.

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New £1 billion building safety fund to remove dangerous cladding from high...

New fund will meet the cost for unsafe non-ACM cladding on residential buildings that are 18 metres and over and do not comply with building regulations.

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Places of worship to re-open for individual prayer

From Monday 15 June places of worship will be permitted to open for individual prayer in line with social distancing guidelines.

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Letter to the National Fire Chiefs Council and the Fire Services Management...

A letter from James Brokenshire to the National Fire Chiefs Council and the Fire Services Management Committee on reducing burdens and supporting the fire sector.

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Nation pays tribute to the Windrush Generation and their descendants

Communities across the country are getting ready to mark national Windrush Day on 22 June.

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Landmark building safety law to keep residents safe

The government is set to publish its landmark Bill to deliver the biggest changes to building safety for nearly 40 years and make residents safer in their homes.

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Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people to be compulsory in new...

Changes to building rules in England to help add larger accessible toilets to more than 150 buildings a year.

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COVID-19: mitigating impacts on Gypsy and Traveller communities

Lord Greenhalgh, Communities Minister, has written to local authority chief executives to highlight the support needed by some members of Gypsy and Traveller communities.

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Call for views to support comprehensive faith engagement review

An independent review is calling for views from people of all faiths on the effectiveness of government’s engagement with faith groups.

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Faith, Race and Hate Crime Grants scheme announces £1.8 million in project...

Faith Minister Lord Greenhalgh has announced the projects which will receive funding.

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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and young people to get extra education...

Over 100 children and young people will receive extra tutoring, one-to-one support and expert guidance to help them progress in education or find employment.

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New £30 million Waking Watch Relief Fund announced

Fund announced to help end the scandal of excessive waking watch costs, as part of a further move to support thousands of residents in high-rise buildings.

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£500,000 fund for 2021 Windrush Day celebrations launched

Community groups to bid for a share of fund to develop and host events to celebrate and build understanding of the Windrush Generation and their contributions to British society.

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End of year stats show milestones reached in making homes safer

All high-rise buildings in the social sector and student buildings are now fully remediated or have work underway to remove unsafe ACM cladding, according to stats released today.

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Unlimited fines for those who breach fire safety regulations

Government announces new regulations to boost building safety and £16 million for fire and rescue authorities.

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Former Fire Chief appointed as independent expert to advise on fire reform

Roy Wilsher will use his invaluable experience to advise the government on its fire reform agenda.

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Consultation launched on new code of practice for external walls

Residents and building owners are set to benefit from a new code of practice for professionals assessing buildings’ external walls and cladding systems.

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Windrush Day 2021 launches with £500k for celebrations

Communities across the country will receive a share of £500,000 to host events marking Windrush Day.

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