All policy articles – Page 8
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In FocusQ&A: what Sunak has told us about his views on housing
The new prime minister’s spokesperson answered our questions as part of an exclusive Q&A during the first Conservative leadership campaign. Here are the answers in full
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In FocusGove is back: key questions for the returning housing secretary
Just 111 days after being sacked Michael Gove is back. Carl Brown looks at the key policy questions facing the government’s disruptor-in-chief
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NewsIndustry reaction as Rishi Sunak becomes prime minister
Rival contender Penny Mordaunt pulls out meaning decision on UK’s next PM will not be taken by Conservative party membership
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CommentThe Truss legacy: affordable housing must once again save housebuilding from near-oblivion
Former civil servant Matthew Bailes calls for housing associations to be supported to build as we likely enter a recession
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CommentWhen it comes to housing, who are the ‘anti-growth coalition’?
The truth is ensuring the planning system can deliver more new homes would be unpopular with large sections of the country but change is in our best interests, writes Paul Smith
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CommentGovernment must provide more support for affordable home building
The planning reforms announced in last month’s mini-budget must factor in provision of affordable housing, argues Fiona Fletcher-Smith
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NewsG15 warns of £3.5bn rent cap impact on its members
London landlords warn of “signficant reductions” in spend on development and cuts to building safety, maintenance and decarbonisation work
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CommentTory conference day three: Rees-Mogg tinkers while housing leaders despair
Day three of the conference in Birmingham saw discussions around housebuilding, net zero, deregulation amid appeals for certainty from housebuilding and construction leaders, writes Ben Flatman
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CommentLet’s revive the spirit of 1952 and embrace our responsibility to build homes
We must stop letting barriers getting in the way of building much needed homes, argues David Orr
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NewsLabour to set out plans to boost council housebuilding and home ownership
Nandy to set out alternative plan for growing economy
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NewsHousebuilders welcome stamp duty move amid wider scepticism about policy
Commentators question whether cuts will improve overall affordability in the long run
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NewsMini-budget criticised for lack of support for affordable housing
Kwarteng slammed over lack of measures to boost affordable housing delivery and support for low-income households
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NewsSector calls for planning reform everywhere – not just in new zones
Ministers are in talks with 38 authorities about proposal to liberalise planning rules, chancellor reveals
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NewsRelaxed planning rules, deregulation and lowered stamp duty - what to look out for in the mini-budget
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to speak later this morning
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CommentHomes fit for a King: what housing advice will Charles III give to prime ministers?
Ben Derbyshire has seen King Charles’ passion for housing design and planning up close. Here he lists the areas on which the new monarch is likely to provide private advice to prime ministers
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NewsKwarteng expected to announce planning deregulation zone policy on Friday
More detail on Truss’ plan for new ‘Bournvilles’ set to be announced
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CommentTruss must pursue an ‘infrastructure first’ approach to speed up housing delivery
We need a more holistic, less adversarial planning system and Liz Truss’ support for deregulated investment zones may be a good start, writes Andrew Williams
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CommentTruss must remove red tape and reform planning to build homes for first-time buyers
Making it easier to develop affordable, energy-efficient homes in areas of deprivation must be a key focus for the new prime minister, argues James Thomson
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NewsJones departs as housing minister as DLUHC team takes shape
Full details of ministerial portfolios still to be announced
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CommentSimon Clarke must urgently press ahead with planning reform
The high turnover of housing secretaries is leading to planning reform hiatus, so the new holder of the post must clarify his plans early, writes Paul Smith