All Government policy articles – Page 106
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NewsTrustMark could be used to license builders
Chair of voluntary industry quality scheme says it could administer compulsory licensing system
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NewsRelaunch of public pre-qualification standard
BSI to roll out simplified version of form as part of government construction strategy
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NewsDisappointment at ‘jam tomorrow’ Budget
Budget reaction: Industry experts criticise 2015-16 start for £3bn a year infrastructure boost
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NewsRIBA slams ‘missed opportunity’ to boost green economy
Budget reaction: President Angela Brady criticises lack of Budget measures on sustainability
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NewsCautious welcome for housing stimulus package
Budget reaction: Industry hails housing focus but doubts remain on supply and mortgage availability
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NewsPower sector ‘hampered’ by strike price uncertainty
Budget reaction: Hinkley Point C and other power stations impacted, say industry experts
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NewsOsborne to unveil £2.5bn capital investment
George Osborne is set to announce around £2.5bn in new capital investment in the Budget, financed through departmental spending cuts
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NewsGovernment approves Hinkley Point C
Energy secretary Ed Davey approves 55,000 page EDF planning submission
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NewsLabour questions Olympic marketing licence
Shadow business secretary calls for government explanation after 15% of firms rejected
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NewsOsborne chases Hinkley deal for Budget
Government locked in ‘full-tilt’ talks with EDF in bid to announce new-build nuclear funding agreement on Wednesday
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NewsGovernment launches single registration portal for suppliers
Portal will consolidate several supplier registration systems into one
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NewsUK 'failing' on housing for the elderly
House of Lords report calls for ‘urgent’ action from housebuilders, housing associations and government
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FeaturesBudget submission: Dear George …
Ahead of this week’s Budget, Building wrote to the chancellor to put the case for the green economy. Let’s hope he listens
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NewsOsborne set to give housing a boost in Budget
Chancellor will aim to boost demand and free public land but industry warned not to expect ‘game changer’
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NewsPrisk hints at budget housing boost
Housing minister says government knows it can do more for sector
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NewsPriority schools programme struggles to source finance
Government is looking to European Investment Bank and capital bond markets to finance £2.4bn private element of programme
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NewsCBI backs VAT cut for refurb
Business lobby joins calls for VAT cut as part of £2.2bn budget wishlist
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NewsDrax biomass project in line for £75m guarantee
£225m project to convert half of Drax coal-fired power station into biomass is set to be the next project to receive UK Guarantee
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CommentThe value of pipelines
The Cabinet Officer minister on why making information available on procurement plans for future projects is important to the government
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NewsVince Cable calls for 'crucial' housing investment
Business secretary makes case for spending to boost construction