Union claims right to buy reform is a ‘shoddy scam’
Construction union Ucatt has described the government’s plans to reform right to buy as a ‘shoddy scam’ in its response to a consultation on the proposals.
Anger as government halts welfare bill changes
The government has come under fire for seeking to use a parliamentary mechanism to prevent further attempts by the House of Lords to change the Welfare Reform Bill.
Davey to take on green role as Huhne resigns
Liberal Democrat MP Ed Davey is to become the coalition government’s new secretary of state for the environment, overseeing key initiatives such as the green deal.
Watchdog shuts down sale and rent back market
The Financial Services Authority has shut down the market for businesses that buy homes from struggling homeowners and then rent them back to them.
Councils angry at regeneration funds claim
Councils have hit back at claims that they misspent government money earmarked for regeneration schemes on major demolition projects.
Regulator plans to axe landlords' right to appeal
The social housing regulator is planning to scrap landlords’ right to appeal against its most serious decisions - forcing any challenges to the High Court.
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