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The Regulator of Social Housing has ordered Concept Housing Association to commission independent work on its finances, leadership and tenant safety. It has also opened a separate investigation into Hexagon Housing Association.
The application window for eligible buildings under 11 metres in England closed on 9 October 2026. Homes England will assess applications received before the deadline against the published eligibility criteria and fire-risk priorities.
The government has introduced legislation to strengthen enforcement against those responsible for unsafe buildings in England. The proposals include a remediation backstop, a medium-rise building register and clearer information for residents.