All Autumn Budget 2024 articles
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CommentLabour must deliver on planning reform as its main tool to drive economic growth
The Office for Budget Responsibility seems unconvinced about Starmer’s growth agenda, but crucially it did not take into account the economic impact of the government’s proposed planning changes, writes Paul Smith
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NewsHomelessness charities warn National Insurance changes could take £60m away from frontline services
More than 100 CEOs call for a rebate and warn closure of services would be “poor start” in bid to tackle homelessness under Labour
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NewsGovernment names areas to benefit from £47m in nutrient mitigation cash
Funding will help unlock 28,000 homes, according to MHCLG
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CommentWhy was there so little to boost skills in the Budget?
We can’t address the housing crisis without a skilled workforce, argues Sian Webster
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NewsEuston Housing Delivery Group will ensure ‘exemplary placemaking’ around new station, says Pennycook
Housing minister confirms appointment of ex-Lendlease MD to lead expert group
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NewsConcern mounts over financial impact of NI changes on housing associations providing care and support
Changes could cost larger care providers millions of extra pounds a year
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CommentHave we reached the end of the decline of social rented housing?
As social rented stock levels rise for the first time in more than a decade and the chancellor pledges to focus on the tenure, John Perry asks if we have finally turned a corner
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NewsNumbers of people rough sleeping in London increases by 18% compared to last year
The homelessness sector has welcomed the additional £233m funding for homelessness in the budget but says long-term funding is needed.
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NewsSector bodies urge Scottish government to prioritise housing following £4.9bn Budget boost
Housing organisations point out that the Scottish government has promised to prioritise housing yet affordable housing funding was cut by £196m this year
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NewsMHCLG appears to rule out rent convergence, warning it would hit residents’ disposable income and increase welfare bill
MHCLG admits reintroducing rent convergence would help social housing providers’ finances but warns against the measure in consultation paper
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NewsGovernment allocates extra £230m to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in Autumn Budget
Total spending on homelessness to rise to £1bn in 2025/26
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NewsBudget hits employers as Reeves raises taxes by £40bn
CIOB warns of increased ‘strain’ on SMEs despite measures to protect them from rises
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NewsWhat to look out for in the Autumn Budget 2024
Wednesday will see Rachel Reeves deliver her first Budget statement as chancellor. Daniel Gayne explains what it may have in store for housing and construction.