Government threatened ‘severe consequences’ if cladding deal is not reached
Three cladding companies, whose poor practices were uncovered by the Grenfell Tower incident, have been issued a severe warning by the Housing Secretary if they fail to provide a comprehensive financial package to fix unsafe buildings.
More than half of councils in England plan service spending cuts
More than half of councils in England say they are cutting spending on services in 2023/24, with one in five admitting to planning frontline cuts the public will notice, according to a survey of council officials.