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Government sets out arrangements for resumption of possession proceedings in August
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Government sets out list of ‘key workers’ to be prioritised for education provision
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Government sets out measures to raise information security and data protection standards in public sector
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Government sets out new heat network regulations in consultation response
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Government sets out next steps for putting biodiversity net gain on statutory footing
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Government sets out plans to free up planning applications disrupted by nutrient pollution mitigation requirements
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Government sets out terms of reference for review of causes of legal challenges within NSIP regime
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Government sets Spring 2026 deadline for decriminalisation of rough sleeping through repeal of 200-year-old law
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Government sets up Expert Challenge Panel to advise on implementation of social housing white paper
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Government sets up review of Homes England
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Government sets up service aimed at “designing out” fraud when new public sector schemes and services launched
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Government sets up task force to improve enforcement against Blue Badge fraud
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Government sets up taskforce to tackle serious and organised waste crime
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Government sets up team of planning experts to work with councils on accelerating buildout
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Government settles legal action over discrimination and Universal Credit rollout
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Government should develop National Care Offer for consistent standard of financial and housing support for care leavers, MPs say
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