Martin Ford 23 September 2024

Rayner hints at 'fairer' Right to Buy

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has hinted at incoming curbs on Right to Buy at the Labour Party Conference.

In her speech at the event in Liverpool, she spoke of instigating a ‘council housing revolution' as the answer to what she described as a ‘housing emergency'.

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Jon Featonby, chief policy officer at Refugee Council, argues that last week’s High Court ruling shows hotels are an unsustainable solution for asylum seekers.

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Revenues and Benefits Administration Officer

£26914 - £27781

The Revenues and Benefits Administration Officer at West Northamptonshire Council provides essential administrative support across the Revenues and Benefits team. The role involves managing emails, indexing documents, raising orders and supporting financi Northampton

Recuriter: West Northamptonshire Council

Strategic Commissioning Manager (Markets Team Manager)

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

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Drive real change in your community - shape the future of careDrive real change in your community - shape the future of careAt the Royal Borough of Ke England, London, City of London

Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Social Worker - Family Finding, Adoption Mid Essex

£34902.0000 - £50081.0000 per annum

Social Worker - Family Finding, Adoption Mid EssexPermanent, Full Time£34,902 to £50,081 per annum Location

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Sheltered Housing Officer

£33291 - £34291 per annum

Support residents to live independently in safe, welcoming homes - making every day easier, safer and more connected.Support residents to live indepen England, London, City of London

Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council