All Policy articles – Page 56
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UK’s first hydrogen-fuelled demonstration homes opened
Two homes fuelled entirely by hydrogen will be showcased to public as part of government-backed project
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Labour introduces ‘use it or lose it’ planning bill
Proposed legislation is designed to put pressure on government over planning reforms
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Face masks to be retained on sites after restrictions ease
New official site operating procedures say face coverings should still be worn in enclosed areas
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For-profit registered providers ‘could deliver 130,000 new homes in five years’
Research by Savills finds for-profits could invest £23bn in homes by 2026
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Homes England seeks to expand board ahead of regeneration ‘reset’
Agency puts out call to recruit three new non-execs
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In Focus
Backbench and voter revolt suggests it’s time to reform the reforms
Last month’s by-election defeat saw Tory fears about the political impact of widespread planning reforms become a reality. The government now has little choice other than to water them down
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A fifth of Tory party donations from property sector
Anti-corruption charity says scale of donations creates ’real risk of corruption’ as controversy over planning bill continues
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Jenrick backtracks on pledge for ‘root and branch’ planning reform
Housing secretary tells councils they will be able to set local rates for proposed Infrastructure Levy
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Comment
Time for a more targeted approach to building safety
The Building Safety Bill is a step forward, but there’s much more to do to solve this crisis once and for all, argues Geeta Nanda
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Fears raised over £1bn industry cost of new building safety system
Cost of regulation could affect scheme viability as impact assessment shows burden on industry in first three years
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NHF criticises lack of funding for housing associations in Building Safety Bill
Trade body warns charitable associations are diverting money away from development for fire safety remediation
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Architect warns of ‘avalanche of claims’ from Building Safety Bill
Industry told to brace for flood of historic claims unleashed by bill
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Building Safety Bill is ‘industry’s opportunity to embrace far-reaching change’
Legislation plans regulator for buildings over 18m, new homes ombudsman and tougher regulatory framework for construction products
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In Focus
The evolution of the planning system: a timeline
The furore over the government’s proposed planning reforms has dominated the headlines over the past week. However contentious change to the planning system is nothing new, as this scrollable timeline reveals
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Homes England buys sites for 7,400 homes
Housing agency spent £175m on 17 sites in year to March
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Homes England announces plan for new development standards
Body has drafted in the BRE and Design Council to help it draw up ’strategic framework’
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Help to Buy gives 10% return to taxpayers
Report by housebuilders on £19bn new-build equity loan scheme says £232m of ‘profit’ generated so far
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Government to protect additional 1,600 sq km of countryside from development
Big expansion to designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty planned, including in home counties
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Consultants still unable to value housing blocks despite EWS1 reforms
Savills and JLL say a lack of robust information from landlords on cladding is bedevilling attempts to get market moving
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Persimmon agrees to pay compensation after competition investigation
Regulator is still pursuing Taylor Wimpey, Countryside and Barratt over sale of leasehold homes