All Government policy articles – Page 100
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NewsHistoric reversal as Lib Dems back nuclear power
The Liberal Democrats have accepted the role of nuclear power in the UK’s energy mix for the first time in their history
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NewsClegg wins argument over economy
Update: Lib Dems back motion supporting deficit reduction strategy and support greater flexibilities for councils to borrow to build more homes
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NewsPrisk launches fresh £400m private-rented fund
The government has announced the opening of a competition for a £400m second round of the £1bn Build to Rent fund
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NewsLabour calls for government to 'blacklist blacklisters'
Labour Party says ministers should follow Welsh government action on excluding firms from public sector contracts
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NewsSpecial planning court could tackle legal delays
Government says new specialised planning court could make speedy decisions over judicial review applications for major projects
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NewsFresh £150m for low-carbon buildings
Technology Strategy Board to fund raft of investment projects building on success of previous programmes
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NewsFears of further delays to £600m framework
Concern comes as management of a repeatedly delayed £600m government framework for consultants is transferred to a private sector company
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News'Take the politics out of infrastructure', Armitt says
Report by former Olympic boss calls for independent infrastructure quango to end decades of dithering on major infrastructure decisions
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NewsGovernment plans new 'super-prison'
Justice secretary plans development of second super-prison at Feltham
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NewsVeteran retailer Grimsey unveils high street rescue plan
Former Wickes and Iceland boss will present his report to MPs today
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NewsDetails of HR blacklisting probe revealed
Human resources body CIPD says it’s investigating 19 members over their alleged involvement in blacklisting
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NewsCouncils seek ‘whitelist’ to bar blacklist firms from contracts
GMB union asked to produce list of contractors who have not been implicated in industry scandal
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NewsTrial launch for government planning guidance website
Resource features cut-down guidance as part of government ‘war on red tape’
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NewsEmployers bid for place on asbestos claims scheme
National Federation of Builders lobbies Department of Work and Pensions to ensure builders are not left open to liabilities
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NewsGovernment shows 'no conviction' in tackling late payment
Chair of cross-party inquiry blasts government for lack of urgency in dealing with the problem
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NewsCouncils 'misusing' credit-rating checks on SMEs
NFB research finds councils are unfairly shutting out SMEs from winning construction work by misusing credit-rating checks
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NewsFears over plan to scrap Code for Sustainable Homes
Government proposals raise concerns that vital areas of sustainability will not be covered by fresh standards
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NewsHousebuilders face new minimum space standard
The government proposes national space standard for new build homes as part of its wider review of housing standards and regulations
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NewsGovernment reveals detail of £109bn construction pipeline
The government has revealed the detail of £109bn of opportunities available through its construction pipeline