Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Coverage of Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in the Nexus archive.
- Chinese super embassy in London to go ahead after high court challenge dismissed
Construction of a new Chinese super embassy in London will proceed after the high court dismissed a legal challenge by the Royal Mint Court residents’ association against the government’s planning permission decision. The challenge targeted the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the London borough of Tower Hamlets.
- Exclusive: Does the UK's 'don't talk to the Muslim Council of Britain' policy actually exist?
The UK's Burnham government claims to follow a 'non-engagement' policy with the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), but no written records or responsible departments for this policy exist. Government departments, including the Cabinet Office and Home Office, state they hold no information on the policy, which is described as 'a phantom.' The MCB remains the largest umbrella body for British Muslim organizations despite the alleged boycott.