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Communities that Work and BME National have launched a new Joint Board-Level Steering Group to strengthen collaboration between the housing, employment and skills sectors and address the inequalities experience by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities across the UK. Social housing providers play a vital role in developing skills, improving financial resilience and supporting residents into long-term, sustainable employment. This includes through the use of place-

BME National’s full group meeting on 11 June brought members together to discuss key developments across the sector, including anti-racism work in the Greater Manchester and Liverpool city regions, political changes affecting housing, and the importance of a coordinated sector response to misinformation and discrimination. The meeting also included discussions on funding for new homes, with Kamran Mahmood presenting proposals on accessing capital markets for social housing a

Chief Executive of Arawak Housing, Ulfat Hussain, along with Anna Bishop, CEO of South Liverpool Homes and Kate Thompson, Ocean Media who Chaired the session, took part in Housing 2026 in Manchester to speak about, what he believes is one of the most pressing issues facing our sector: the rise of misinformation about immigration and housing and the urgent role of leadership in fighting back. Here is what he had to say. Lies travels faster than the truth The summer 2024 riots

Manningham Housing Association (MHA) is proud to have been Highly Commended in the Excellence in Company Culture and Employee Development category at the Northern Housing Awards 2026 this May. This recognition reflects the strong, people-first culture that sits at the heart of the organisation — one where colleagues are supported, valued and empowered to deliver the very best for tenants and communities. At MHA, culture is not treated as a standalone initiative, but as a fund