Policy News
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NewsRaised fees alone cannot fix Scotland’s planning system, RTPI warns
Planning fees cover only 66% of processing costs, according to latest research
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NewsDLUHC admits handing £1.9bn of housing funds back to Treasury
Officials say affordable homes cash can be used in later years but £1.2bn of Help to Buy funds lost
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NewsGovernment’s energy decarbonisation plans lack coherence, MPs say
ICE backs public accounts committee’s call for annual progress report to parliament
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NewsGovernment rejects proposal to mandate project bank accounts on public jobs
Labour MP’s amendement would have applied to work valued at more than £2m
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NewsBudget: New investment zones will benefit from ‘accelerated planning’
Tees Valley mayor says scaled back package of investment zones in today’s budget will be along similar lines to Truss’ plan
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NewsNew housing minister appointed
DLUHC appoints two new ministers, including a minister for housng
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NewsBoss of Palace of Westminster restoration sponsor body leaves
Sarah Johnson appointed to top role at stalled scheme three years ago
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NewsToolkit launched to help industry make better decisions based on value
The toolkit is part of the £72m mission the Construction Innovation Hub was given four years ago
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NewsCrossrail: How the delay has unfolded
How much is Crossrail going to cost? Building reveals what we know about the rail project’s delay
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NewsSpring Statement: Sunak confirms fuel duty cut to aid firms and householders
Treasury says move will save hauliers £1,500 a year and van drivers £200
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NewsSpring Statement: Chancellor brings forward green-energy rates relief
Sunak also removes VAT from installation of domestic solar panels and wind turbines
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NewsConstruction Playbook set to be updated, BEIS official confirms
Updates include clarifications and new policy updates
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NewsFirms gear up as New Hospital Programme unveils initial £2.5bn pipeline of work
Details of deals already awarded also revealed
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NewsSkills shortage sees London mayor call for temporary visa scheme for construction workers
Mayor warns shortages could hit housing plans
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NewsConstruction frameworks ‘wasteful and confusing’, Mosey review finds
Report makes 24 recommendations to improve efficiency
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NewsCouncil’s plans for Trellick tower redevelopment abandoned
Haworth Tompkins’ planning application for five new blocks at listed London estate pulled after resident revolt
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NewsOutput slips by largest amount since start of pandemic, ONS data reveals
Fall of 1.8% recorded in October
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NewsConstruction under pressure as migrant worker numbers continue to fall, CITB warns
Covid and Brexit have both been contributing factors
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NewsGovernment plans crackdown on dodgy suppliers as part of procurement overhaul
Measures to combat poor performance to come into force in 2023 at the earliest
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NewsHelp to Buy now ‘unviable’ in many regions, housebuilders warn
Home Builders’ Federation raises concern about impact of new eligibility criteria on flagship government scheme