The government is committed to ensuring residents are protected from the risks of fire and carbon monoxide (CO) in their homes. A consultation exercise was held between 17 November 2020 and 11 January 2021 inviting views on proposals to extend requirements on CO alarms and for smoke alarms. This document sets out the findings of that consultation, the government’s response to the findings and intended next steps.

Almost two million of the lowest income working households who receive Universal Credit will today benefit from a cash boost worth £1,000 on average.

In each area where Home Safe operates we look to collaborate with local Community groups and the Local Authority in developing sustainable legacy initiatives that can bring long term benefits to the local community. Why do we do it? Because part of our role through our work in the Housing sector has building stronger communities at its heart.

People at risk of losing their home are set to benefit from enhanced legal support following a consultation launched by the government today (25 November 2021).