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New asylum housing inspection launched 10/04/2026 An inspection of how the Home Office engages with councils in the development of asylum accommodation has been launched.
Council defends decision to twin with Palestinian city 07/04/2026 Brent Council has defended its decision to twin with the Palestinian city of Nablus, arguing the civic twinning was ‘strictly non-political.’
Government publishes social cohesion action plan 10/03/2026 The Government has published an action plan aimed at strengthening community cohesion and resilience across the UK.
Community cohesion concerns over Inverness asylum plans 28/10/2025 Plans to house asylum seekers in Inverness have raised concerns over community cohesion within the relatively small community.
EXCLUSIVE: MHCLG creates cohesion taskforce 06/08/2025 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has created a taskforce to understand drivers behind decline in community cohesion, The MJ has learnt.

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