All the latest updates on building safety reform
Multiplex carrying out former Minerva House scheme which was given original budget of £86m
Trading update says wider confidence being dented by Iran conflict
Steve Reed says sector needs ‘support’ in wake of Middle East war
Ibstock and Michelmersh both say falling confidence blighting sales
M&E contractor sees profit from ongoing business jump nearly one fifth
New standalone business brings together existing capacities within contracting firm
Richard Tice also admits sacking of former housing spokesperson Simon Dudley after Grenfell comments was a ‘fiasco’
New body will have land acquisition and planning powers
Broadgate job being built by Skanska at cost of £273m
Davies will take up post in July
Scheme’s benefits will not outweigh costs to public for decades
Route between Birmingham and London Euston not expected to be ready until 2043
Plans for new pattern book of standardised house designs for local authority use also revealed
Contracts with firms including Bovis, Skanska and Kier set to be signed this summer
Rise in engineering firm’s UK contracting and consultancy turnover offsets drop in activity in other markets
South London plan would have seen nearly 900 homes built across several towers
Housebuilder’s results to be released in July
Inflation stemming from Middle East war will mean full-year results weighted to second-half
More details on hunt for successor expected next month with current boss due to go by end of year
Agency gets to 97% of target set by government
Bill would see government deliver promise to ban retentions
