All Government policy articles – Page 108
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NewsCable seeks assurances on blacklisting
Business Secretary seeks meeting with Information Commissioner to ensure ‘thorough’ investigation
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NewsTreasury unveils major projects 'toolkit'
The government has published a best practice guide to the delivery of large scale infrastructure projects
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NewsOlympic marketing 'gag' finally lifted
Building 2012 campaign victory as the government announces £2m for new licence scheme for 2012 firms
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NewsIndustry seeks long-term vision
The Strategic Forum sets out work plan to feed into the government’s industrial strategy for construction
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NewsClegg admits error on capital spending cuts
Deputy prime minister says government needs to ‘mobilize more public spending on infrastructure’
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NewsClimate chair Gummer backs green growth campaign
Former secretary of state for the environment and current climate change committee chair throws weight behind Green for Growth
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NewsNew rules unlock office-to-home conversions
The government has confirmed measures to enable office space to be converted into homes without planning permission.
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NewsIndustry leaders back Cameron on Europe
Letter in support of PM’s stance on a EU referendum signed by bosses of Wates, Berkeley Homes and Arup
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NewsGovernment faces £140m solar compensation bill
Group of claimants swells to 17 including contractor Breyer Group
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NewsGovernment to ease rules on office-to-home conversions
Planning restrictions on office conversions set to be watered down
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NewsIndustry unites to demand action on green growth
UK Green Building Council leads construction bodies in call on chancellor to act on Green for Growth campaign
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NewsConstruction leaders in Downing Street summit
Top industry figures met with the skills minister and the government’s chief construction adviser this morning to discuss ways to boost the industry
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NewsDevelopers fear diversion of levy from infrastructure
Industry concerned after minister says proportion of CIL to be spent on community group projects
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FeaturesWhere did it all go wrong?
A week into our Green for Growth campaign, Building looks at why the government has gone cold on the green agenda
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NewsGovernment moves to bolster Green Deal ahead of launch
Retrofit programme boosted by early opening of incentive scheme and relaxation of planning regulations
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NewsGovernment says £25bn Severn Barrage has ‘long way to go’
Plans scrutinised by Energy and Climate Change Committee as DECC warns that government is not yet ready to back development
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NewsBoris Johnson 'must ensure' Crossrail is blacklist-free
London Assembly motion follows Building’s exclusive on blacklisting past of former industrial relations manager on £15bn project
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NewsGovernment infrastructure plan poses 'substantial' risks
National Audit Office calls for government to give greater clarity to investors and taxpayers on its National Infrastructure Plan
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NewsRay O'Rourke on 18-strong panel to lead construction strategy
Laing O’Rourke boss Ray O’Rourke to join 16 others on new advisory panel to develop an industrial strategy for construction
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NewsRIBA boss slams ministers over failure to lift Olympic gag
President Angela Brady calls on government to “act on its promise” and relax Olympic marketing restrictions