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NewsNew RICS president warns skills shortage could ‘derail’ Starmer’s housebuilding plans
Justin Sullivan says demand for skilled workers is “white hot” as industry requires 250,000 extra bodies by 2028
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NewsLocal government bodies receive guidance to improve public health through housing
Integrated Care Systems in the East of England are being urged to address health inequalities to build thriving communities
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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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NewsPlaces for People appoints new managing director for developments
Andrew Usher has been promoted from development director to managing director for developments
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NewsCouncils urge chancellor to take ‘immediate action’ as one in four councils risk needing bailouts
LGA says Budget must provide councils with financial stability to protect the services
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NewsShift subsidy to supply to bring down housing benefit spend, says CIH
But fiscal benefits could take years to be realised
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NewsSomerset council calls new proposed mandatory housing target ‘unrealistic’
The leader of Bath and North East Somerset council has warned Angela Rayner new target must take into account UNESCO status
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NewsPlaces for People launches new training programme to tackle sector skills shortages
PfP Thrive will deliver training programmes for the UK housing and construction sector
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In FocusKey takeaways from the Building the Future Conference and Housing Today Live
Church House in Westminster yesterday was the venue for two back-to-back conferences on construction and housing attended by hundreds of professionals from the built environment. Here is a round-up of the key talking points from the event, run by Building and Housing Today.
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NewsWest of Scotland Housing Association boss to retire next year
Brian Gannon has announced he will be stepping down as chief executive of the Glasgow-based housing association in spring 2025
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NewsMP who grew up in council house elected chair of housing select committee
Florence Eshalomi MP has succeeded Clive Betts MP as chair of the committee
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NewsProfit down at Taylor Wimpey as cladding costs soar in half-year results
Despite drop, observers say results show ‘tentative signs of turnaround’ in housing sector
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NewsBallymore and LLDC get green light for 700-home scheme in east London
Residential phase of Straford Waterfront set to start construction in 2026
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CommentHow voters look at housing as an election issue: a short history
Ben Marshall of polling firm Ipsos looks at how housing has ranked as a priority for the electorate over the decades and what it says about the gap between politicians and people
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NewsProposed rent controls in Scotland could discourage investment in housing supply, CIH warns
CIH Scotland responds to public consultation for Scottish housing bill
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NewsLiverpool City Council appoints Salford Council director as new housing boss
Andrew Leigh has been appointed as Liverpool City Council’s new director of housing
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NewsGove to leave housing role after decision to step down as MP
Polarising housing secretary says a ‘new generation’ should now lead Conservative Party
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NewsL&Q exploring sale of PRS and strategic land functions
Fiona Fletcher-Smith tells conference she wants to return housing association to traditional model and ‘put residents first’