All Policy articles – Page 39
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NewsGovernment appoints new construction minister
Lord Callanan given construction brief following departure of Lee Rowley
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NewsNew housing secretary acts to ‘re-set’ relationship with housebuilders
Greg Clark has phone call with HBF in first days, contrasting with Gove’s refusal to speak with body at all
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NewsBuilding safety minister Greenhalgh resigns
Lord Greenhalgh stepped down Friday saying he was ‘saddened’ by events which led to prime minister’s downfall
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In FocusHow do we stop the nutrient neutrality problem holding up development?
Thousands of homes across are on hold due to new ‘nutrient neutrality’ rules. In a special long-read for our A Fair Deal for Housing campaign, Joey Gardiner investigates the root of the problem
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In FocusSeven things you need to know about the new housing secretary
Greg Clark’s appointment to the caretaker role marks his second time in the job. Joey Gardiner tells you everything you need to know to be fully briefed
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NewsBoris Johnson resigns leaving industry in limbo
Turmoil in government sparks fears of extended housing and planning policy hiatus
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NewsHousing secretary Gove sacked
DLUHC ministerial team depleted after sacking and multiple resignations
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NewsHousing minister resigns
Stuart Andrew stands down as part of wave of departures following botched response to Chris Pincher resignation
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NewsGove claims local plan override is ‘necessary safeguard’
Housing secretary defends proposals for new suite of national planning policies to trump local plans
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NewsHousing minister approves controversial 20-storey tower citing ‘outstanding design’
Approval for Stanhope and Hammersmith & Fulham council scheme upheld despite contravening local plan height requirements
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Comment300,000 homes a year is achievable if we can remove barriers to delivery
The housebuilding sector is capable of ramping up its output but it needs substantial government support, argues Lord Richard Best
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NewsLater living sector backs A Fair Deal for Housing
McCarthy Stone and membership body ARCO join Churchill Retirement Living in calling for 300,000 homes a year
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NewsBig increase in councils planning for later living homes
But a third of local authorities still failing to make any provision
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NewsMore housebuilders and associations sign up to a Fair Deal for Housing
Berkeley Group, Churchill, Weston Homes and the Riverside Group join the call to recommit to 300,000 homes a year
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NewsMore housebuilders back A Fair Deal for Housing
Persimmon among four more major housebuilders to back Housing Today’s campaign
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NewsBarratt backs A Fair Deal for Housing campaign
UK’s biggest housebuilder joins umbrella bodies in backing call for government to recommit to 300,000 homes-a-year target
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NewsInflation running above 20% for construction products and materials
But Construction Leadership Council reports increasingly good product availability
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NewsGovernment slammed for ‘shocking’ failure on retrofit
UK’s official advisor on climate policy also brands lack of zero carbon homes standard as ‘scandalous’
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NewsBurnham to call for greater housing powers in devolution talks with Gove
Greater Manchester mayor says housing will be ‘top of his list’ in forthcoming negotiation with government
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NewsGove warns of legal action if landlords send remediation bills to leaseholders
Building Safety Act provisions to protect leaseholders come into force today