All Election focus articles
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CommentLabour’s housebuilding dream could be a nightmare to realise
It seems shrewd of the new government to have got housebuilders onside at an early stage, bt is all the talk of large-scale social, affordable and accessible housing provision realistic, asks Richard Steer
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NewsSarah Jones officially named construction minister
Minister for industry will fill government’s co-chair seat on CLC
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FeaturesA boost for housebuilding or an ill-defined gimmick? - Labour’s ‘grey belt’ plans explained
Labour hopes its rebrand of ‘ugly’ green belt land will help. But will it work?
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CommentIn the rush to build 1.5 million homes how do we safeguard quality?
Starmer’s government wants to build at a speed and scale not seen since the 1970s, sadly the building spurts of the past resulted in homes of dubious quality
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CommentStarmer’s been in post for a fortnight: Do we dare be hopeful?
Early signalling from the new government is positive, let the hard work begin
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NewsIndustry bosses called in to meet new chancellor to discuss ways to improve housing and infrastructure delivery
Last Friday’s discussions at Number 11 focused on how sector can kickstart growth ahead of King’s Speech
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NewsSarah Jones expected to be named construction minister
New Labour minister held industry and decarbonisation brief in opposition
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NewsLack of skilled workers may be biggest barrier to Labour hitting 1.5m homes target, warns economist
Construction Products Association director Noble Francis warns “there just won’t be the people” to meet key manifesto pledge
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FeaturesA guide to the key players shaping the Labour government’s policy
Who will be making the important decisions in government affecting the construction industry? Daniel Gayne finds out
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NewsLabour government set to usher in rise in new project starts, forecaster says
Government’s huge majority set to provide impetus for quicker decisions on spending plans, Glenigan adds
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NewsBarking and Dagenham council leader Darren Rodwell in the clear following allegations about behaviour
Rodwell dropped out of standing for parliament in Labour safe seat last month after complaint about his conduct
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NewsLabour removes ‘levelling up’ from department and ministerial titles
DLUHC to be return to former name MHCLG as Angela Rayner describes phrase as a “gimmick”
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NewsNew chancellor Rachel Reeves reverses onshore wind ban and restores mandatory housing targets
Labour sets out plans to get Britain building new infrastructure and housing
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NewsFormer Tory minister could be made Labour planning tsar, reports say
Nick Boles switched party allegiance after Truss mini-Budget
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NewsPennycook appointed housing minister
Greenwich and Woolwich MP with a track record of campaigning on low pay, renter rights and placemaking takes key DLUHC brief
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NewsAngela Rayner confirmed as housing secretary
Appointment follows landslide victory for Keir Starmer’s Labour party
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NewsLabour government ‘must be realistic’ about challenges facing construction – industry leaders react to landslide
Sector reacts to Keir Starmer’s 400-plus seat victory
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CommentA new government – and a chance for construction to be heard
Keir Starmer steps in to No10 with much to do and the economy in a perilous state. He would be wise to engage with the built environment sector more successfully than his predecessors, says Richard Steer
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NewsNew towns, 1.5 million homes and renewing the UK’s infrastructure…. what the new government is promising for construction
Keir Starmer’s party has won a large majority as many expected. As we gear up for the first Labour government for 14 years, here is a reminder of what they have pledged for the built environment
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NewsNext prime minister should hold COBRA meeting on housing crisis, says British Land’s Canada Water chief
Next government needs to start addressing issue from day one, Emma Cariaga adds