Military families in Cambridgeshire receive biggest housing upgrade in over half a century
Military families in Cambridgeshire are set to benefit from the biggest transformation of military housing in more than 50 years, as part of the Government’s Defence Housing Strategy. Almost half of the homes in Bassingbourn Barracks are set to benefit from the new Defence Housing Strategy, installing new heating systems and solar panels to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy bills for families. The Minister for Veterans and People visited Bassingbourn […]
New Defence Housing Service to put forces families first
New standalone Defence Housing Service to put Forces First, prioritising needs of military personnel, families and veterans. New and renewed homes will meet modern property standards comparable to high-quality professional landlords. Defence Secretary to meet military families benefiting from improved accommodation. A new Defence Housing Service will be the centrepiece of a ‘Forces First’ approach […]
Veterans and families get safe homes as £4.5 million awarded to housing providers
£4.5 million has been awarded to 19 organisations across the UK to build 45 new homes and make critical refurbishments for veterans and their families as part of the Government’s wider £20m Capital Housing investment. Announcement made at funding recipient in Fulham delivers on the Government’s Plan for Change commitment to provide homes for heroes. This […]
Families to receive letters confirming £150 off energy bills
More than 250,000 families to receive confirmation of £150 discount off their energy bill due to extra help from Government Vast majority to receive discount automatically but some will need to provide extra details Prime Minister expands Warm Home Discount to an extra 2.7 million households this winter More than a quarter of a million families will receive confirmation this week of […]
Greater protection for families and businesses in energy market
Quicker redress and compensation through the Energy Ombudsman Crackdown on energy brokers to stamp out exploitation Protections for businesses when installing smart meters Families and small businesses are set to benefit from greater protections and consumer rights when things go wrong in the energy market. Plans to strengthen the Energy Ombudsman will help customers resolve […]
UK and Irish Governments announce legacy framework to enable truth for families of the Troubles
UK Government to replace failed Legacy Act and replace the ICRIR with a reformed Legacy Commission to find answers for families – the unfinished business of the GFA Irish authorities to provide the fullest possible co-operation with UK investigations, and investigate all unresolved Troubles-related incidents in Ireland. UK Government will legislate to end the former […]