All Policy articles – Page 25
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NewsHousebuilding concerns at fore as Tories lose control of key councils
Difficult night for the Conservatives with the party losing control of Windsor & Maidenhead and East Herts
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In Focus‘We’re victims of short-term policy-making’: Interview with Taylor Wimpey boss Jennie Daly
Taylor Wimpey’s chief executive thinks that a national housing strategy is needed to save the country from its current planning paralysis.
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NewsStarmer accuses Sunak of ‘killing home ownership dream’
Labour leader rounds on Tories over abandoning housing targets ahead of local elections
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NewsAvant Homes signs cladding contract
Latest signature leaves three developers - Abbey Developments, Dandara and Rydon Homes - yet to sign
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator boss steps down days after launch of new regime
Peter Baker led Building Safety Regulator since 2021
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NewsPlanning fee increase not enough to fix system, says sector
CIH, BPF and RTPI welcome plan but warn much more is needed to improve planning system
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NewsGove launches scheme to penalise housebuilders for non-payment of building safety costs
Responsible Actors Scheme has power to stop developers that don’t repair buildings from trading
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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