LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has today (Sunday 27 September) announced reforms to Empty Dwelling Management Orders (EDMOs), supporting councils to bring more long-term empty homes back into use and helping ensure existing housing stock is used more effectively. EDMOs allow councils to take over the management of long-term empty homes and return them to occupation for up to seven years while ownership remains with the propert...
LONDON, Sept. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has today (Saturday 26 September 2026) announced a new equity loan scheme - Your First Home - in England will be confirmed at next month's Budget, to support more people into homeownership. Thisisexpectedtosupport2.5%deposits,backed by20%government-backed equity loans, for prospective first-time buyerspurchasinga new-build propertyfrom adeveloper signed up to the scheme. Peoplewill be able to ac...
LONDON, Sept. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Children will be better protected against misogyny as the Education Secretary sets out a new plan to challenge toxic influences and tackle harmful attitudes in schools. Schools will be supported with a practical framework to tackle misogyny with resources including practical guides, teacher training and parent support. The new approach will help to create a culture of respect and belonging, and embed positive ...
LONDON, Sept. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Top employers are the first to join the Minister for Women and Equalities to support the women's sector and stamp out misogyny. * Major businesses across transport, utilities, software and financial services commit to working with the government to ensure safety and opportunity for every woman and girl. * Partnership with the first cohort of businesses is the latest step in a whole-society approach to tackling...
LONDON, Sept. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Young people will be able to access specialised support in their community, as the government makes largest investment into youth services in a generation. * In addition, a £450 million programme will also help build and improve youth facilities and fund enriching activities in England's most underserved areas. Young people across England are set to benefit from specialised support outside of home and sc...
LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Around20,000 people have used DWP's Work Hub CV builder since launch in June * Thousands receiving personalised job support throughplatform'sAI-powered Work Assistant * Part of Government action to harness technology, expand opportunity and boost growth in every postcode Tens of thousandsof jobseekershave already benefited from the Government's new digital employment support tools, helping people buil...
LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * millions of under-16sused buses across England for free in August, enjoying days out to parks, museums and beaches * Great British Summer Savings Scheme gave families room to breathe, alongside cost-cutting offers and discounts * all part of wider government commitment to transform bus services across the country, with the £2 bus fare cap starting from January next year Over 14.5 million children used th...
LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Derelict high street buildings will be transformed into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs, to bring people back into town centres as part of a £210m package announced today (25 September). People are proud of where they live, but too many have watched their high streets be hollowed out, with shops shuttered, buildings boarded up and once-busy hubs left empty. Now the government is putting that r...
LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 22 September, HM Inspectorate of Prisons published its analysis of 12-18-year-olds' perceptions of their experiences in custody. Steph Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board, said: Every child in custody should be safe, supported to learn and given the opportunity to build a positive future. The persistent challenges highlighted by HM Inspectorate of Prisons show that, despite significant...
LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 3,000 jobs and apprenticeships have been created through the UK Government's Project Gigabit, according to new figures from broadband suppliers. * The programme is helping deliver the Prime Minister's mission for growth in every postcode - opening up career opportunities while bringing faster broadband to communities too often left behind. * Telecoms Minister Ian Murray met apprentices in Hu...