Rent Convergence, Decent Homes & MEES: Government Policy Updates Explained

A corner of a stone building displays two street signs: "Downing Street SW1" and "Whitehall SW1," both in the City of Westminster, where crucial discussions on Housing 2024 are expected to shape the future. The signs are white with red and black text. ©Mobysoft

On Thursday 29 January 2026, the UK government unveiled a suite of policy updates that will have a profound impact on the social housing sector. Building on the government’s Delivering a Decade of Renewal for Social and Affordable Housing strategy, these announcements provided much-needed clarity on long-term funding, regulatory certainty and quality standards ahead of […]