The Charity Commission is escalating its engagement with the Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust to a statutory inquiry Charity Investigated Over Funding of Non-Charitable Company The regulator has been engaging with the charity since May 2025 over concerns about its involvement in publications made and events organised by a non-charitable company which receives funding from Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust. Complaints were also received in relation to the charity’s f

The Bus Services Act will make it easier for local leaders to take control of their buses and put passengers first New Era of Better Buses: Landmark Bus Bill Becomes Law thousands of bus passengers to benefit from more reliable and dependable journeys, thanks to new law passengers will be protected from sudden cuts to crucial routes, and training will be provided to drivers on how to handle anti-social behaviour, improving safety for women and girls power will also be put in

Bridget Phillipson wants all schools and colleges to be RAAC-free as she sets timelines for complete removal Education Secretary Sets Timeline for RAAC Removal in Schools Every single child in England to be learning in classrooms free from RAAC as the Education Secretary sets out timelines for removing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) from all schools and colleges- calling time on the crumbling school estate.  The government is rebuilding pride in our education s

Renters’ Rights Bill receives Royal Assent today, securing a fairer future for 11 million private renters in England Historic Renters’ Rights Act Becomes Law Renters’ Rights Bill receives Royal Assent today, securing a fairer future for 11 million private renters in England Landmark legislation will abolish Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, ending a practice that has threatened thousands of renters with homelessness The Act will rebalance landlord-tenant relations across Engla

Dame Lynne Owens will lead the independent investigation to determine how Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford on Friday 24 October, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has announced today Independent Investigation and Immediate Reforms to Prevent Future Releases in Error Dame Lynne Owens will chair independent investigation to get answers public deserve Mandatory new, stronger checks also brought in from today for releases to keep our streets safe Deputy P

New laws are now in force protecting social housing tenants from emergency hazards and damp and mould. The changes are a lasting legacy to Awaab Ishak Millions of Tenants Safe from Black Mould through Awaab’s Law New rules will protect tenants and force social landlords to urgently fix dangerous homes.  Emergency hazards to be addressed within 24 hours under landmark changes. Reforms are a legacy to two-year-old Awaab Ishak who tragically died from prolonged exposure to mould

New station will unlock thousands of new houses and create over 2,000 jobs in the East of England New Beaulieu Park Station Pulls in Ahead of Schedule Thanks to £141 Million Taxpayer Investment brand-new Beaulieu Park rail station opens to passengers ahead of schedule, backed by £141 million taxpayer investment and marks first new station on the Great Eastern Mainline in more than 100 years landmark development will support 2,500 new jobs, connect hundreds of thousands of peo

From next month, survivors of violence and domestic abuse will no longer have to pay over £300 to ensure their abuser cannot track them down via public records Better Protection for Victims at risk of Violence as Fee Scrapped Person at Risk of Violence (PARV) Order fees will be scrapped, saving victims hundreds of pounds Changes will remove costs as a barrier to safety and protect survivors facing debt and financial hardship  Move part of Government’s Plan for Change to stand

Border Force becomes the first agency in the world to use specially trained dogs to detect both deadly fentanyl and nitazenes UK Unleashes First Dogs Trained to Detect Synthetic Opioids Criminal networks fuelling addiction and profiting from its devastating impact across the United Kingdom (UK) will face stronger barriers to concealing synthetic opioids. The world’s first detection dogs trained to identify the synthetic opioids nitazenes and fentanyl are now operational at ke