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NewsAster’s surplus hit by higher interest costs and writedowns
The housing association’s pre-tax profit falls 14% due to a combination of an increase in costs caused by inflation and an ‘all-time high’ investment in its homes
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CommentGrenfell: a tale of systemic failures
A legal overview setting out the findings of the inquiry’s final report, its recommendations and the potential ramifications for the sector
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NewsVistry set to unseat Barratt as country’s biggest housebuilder
Patnerships developer set to build 18,000 homes this year, taking it above figure predicted by rival
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NewsGovernment promises to bar Grenfell companies from future public sector work
Prime minister to write to firms named and shamed and put them on notice they will be barred from taxpayer-funded contracts
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News“This must mark a turning point for building safety”: How the sector responded to the Grenfell Inquiry report
Housing leaders have been reacting to the long-awaited Phase 2 report and its 1,700 pages of findings
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry decides against recommending further regulation of social housing providers
The inquiry finds no additional recommendations needed beyond the changes made in the Social Housing (Regulation) Act
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NewsMetropolitan Police chief stresses it could take 18 months to bring charges over Grenfell
Meanwhile at PMQs Keir Starmer apologises on behalf of the British state and says ‘today is a long-awaited day of truth but it must now lead to a day of justice’
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NewsKCTMO responsible for ‘systemic failings’ in fire safety management, Grenfell Inquiry finds
The inquiry highlighted housing manager’s failure to disclose fire risks to its board and its troubled relationship with residents
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report: all our coverage in one place
The Grenfell Inquiry’s final report has been published today. Here are all our articles so far.
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NewsManufacturers knowingly misled the market over combustible construction materials, Grenfell Inquiry concludes
Arconic, Celotex and Kingspan slammed for ‘systematic dishonesty’ by inquiry report
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NewsRayner holds meeting with council leaders to discuss Right to Buy changes
The deputy PM is expected to launch a consultation on scrapping the scheme for new-build homes and reducing discounts for sales of existing stock
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry final report to be published at 11am today
Survivors and the bereaved to hear inquiry’s long-awaited findings on the causes of the fire that killed 72 people seven years ago
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NewsThe government officially scraps Conservatives’ proposed ‘British Homes for British Workers’ policy
MHCLG in an official consultation response says there are already stringent rules in place to determine social housing allocation
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NewsMinister announces personal evacuation plans for ‘disabled and vulnerable’ people in high-rise blocks
Package of building safety measures announced on the eve of the Grenfell Inquiry report.
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CommentCould smaller housebuilders club together to set up for-profit providers?
Setting up as a for-profit registered provider has numerous advantages for developers, but there are numerous costs and regulatory burdens also. Matt Cowen explains how some are looking at a potential solution
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NewsReport backed by major developers calls for government to help SME housebuilders
Pocket Living has urged the government to to create Homes England ‘SME managers’ as part of 10-point plan to help ‘save’ smaller housebuilder sector
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NewsBarratt pulls four planning applications over 50% affordable housing viability concerns
Group land director calls for tweaks to National Planning Policy Framework proposals
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NewsNational housing targets must be prioritised over local objections, says think tank
The Institute for Government has said the government must not compromise on national housing targets regardless of the outcome of the updated National Planning Policy Framework consultation
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator opens investigation into Dagenham fire
Health and Safety Executive will work with the London Fire Brigade, the police and other parties