England faces multiple policy delays and warnings on housing, wildlife, and public services

Several government policies and public services in England are facing criticism and delays. A new standard to improve the quality of private rental homes will not be enforced until 2035, which critics have called 'absurd.' Separately, an official watchdog says the government will miss its own targets for protecting wildlife.

Other reports highlight challenges within the National Health Service (NHS), including violence against staff, and warn that the right to protest is under attack in England and Wales. A new rule named after a patient, Jess, will be advertised in all doctor's offices in England.