Regulator finds serious failings at two housing providers
The Regulator of Social Housing says Aves Housing is failing governance, financial viability and rent standards, while YMCA Thames Gateway faces concerns over homes and liquidity.
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Drought declared across half of England after extreme dry spell
Seven areas are now in official drought as rivers run low, water restrictions affect millions and July rainfall remains far below expected levels.
Government opens consultation on equal pay reform
Businesses, workers, trade unions and civil society organisations are being asked for views during a 15-week process across Great Britain.
Small food firms maintain strong food safety commitment
Food Standards Agency research found high levels of confidence in regulation, though some trust and awareness measures have fallen since the previous survey.
Wellholme Park reopens after Brighouse flood works
The redesigned park can hold about 8,900 cubic metres of storm water before slowly releasing it back into the river.
MOD funds studies for new munitions factory sites
Twenty-two companies will receive contracts worth up to £300,000 each to examine potential sites for energetics manufacturing in the UK.
Thirty-six food course students graduate from CAFRE
Graduates completed Ulster University-validated programmes at Loughry Campus, with four students achieving First Class Honours degrees.
£290,000 resurfacing work starts on Markethill Road in Aghorey
The Department for Infrastructure says weekday daytime closures will be needed while about 1km of the B78 is resurfaced.