All Policy articles – Page 29
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NewsMinister denies planning reforms will stymie homes growth
Rachael Maclean promises ‘detailed rebuttal’ of Lichfields analysis predicting 77,000-home drop in housing output
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In FocusWhat you need to know about Morrell’s ‘seminal’ review into products testing
A review of construction product testing commissioned by ministers following Grenfell Inquiry evidence has recommended sweeping changes. Here’s a guide to what it all means
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NewsPeer launches bid to force developers breaching building regulations to pay for all defects
The Earl of Lytton’s “polluter pays” amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will be debated on Monday
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NewsMorrell products testing review calls for sweeping reforms
Landmark report recommends bringing all construction materials on market into scope of new regulator
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NewsGove warns shareholders in three cladding firms of ‘severe consequences’ if they do not pay up
Kingspan, Arconic and Saint-Gobain have yet to commit money towards repairs
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NewsOx-Cam arc housing held back by road and rail scheme delays
Government infrastructure advisor says UK will miss big growth opportunity if it fails to commit to project
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NewsQuality of Life Foundation beefs up board
Sadie Morgan-founded body aimed at improving quality of homes brings in high-profile industry figures
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NewsGovernment to teach social housing tenants how to complain
The ‘Four Million Homes’ programme starts as government introduces consumer regulation of housing associations
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NewsHomes shortage forcing 310,000 children to share beds with family members
National Housing Federation calls for urgent build programme to address overcrowding problem
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NewsHousebuilder share prices dip amid renewed interest rate fear
Markets expect Bank of England to take action after inflation remained in double figures in March
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NewsSector fears drop in housing delivery following blocked Kent scheme
Housing minister’s refusal of Berkeley Homes’ 165-home development branded “political expediency”
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NewsCouncils to bid for nutrient mitigation scheme funding
Department launches call for bids for up to £10m for projects that unlock stalled developments
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NewsGove’s constituency council confirms local plan delay
Surrey Heath to pause local plan for nearly a year citing NPPF reforms
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NewsScottish BTR investment stymied by rent controls
Majority of developers now view investment north of the border as ‘unattractive’
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NewsDandara and Avant edge closer to signing cladding contract
Two of the remaining four housebuilders named by Gove are in talks with DLUHC
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CommentThe latest planning application stats paint a gloomy picture for supply
The planning system’s problems go far beyond the UK’s economic malaise- and this means it is in our hands to fix it, writes Paul Smith
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NewsBuilding safety registration portal for high-rise buildings goes live
Details of 12,500 buildings required to be submitted to new Building Safety Regulator before 1 October
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NewsSeven in 10 Conservative voters ‘want more social housing’
Yougov poll shows concern over shortage of affordable homes crosses the political divide
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CommentWhat does the CMA’s market study mean for UK housebuilding?
The CMA’s inquiry into the availability, cost and delivery of new-build houses could have potential far-reaching consequences for the sector, according to Merle Wray and Nick Pimlott
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NewsGove lambasts social landlords for ‘neglecting’ tenants
Housing secretary denies government funding squeeze contributed to HAs’ lack of resident focus