All Government policy articles – Page 4
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NewsGreen Homes Grant had ‘devastating consequences’ for construction sector, MPs say
Environmental audit committee calls on government to launch national retrofit strategy
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NewsGovernment launches consultations in non-residential net zero push
BEIS looking for views on performance-based rating framework for large commercial and industrial buildings
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NewsGovernment asks CLC to keep tabs on materials shortages
Timber and tiles among those products where demand is outstripping supply
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CommentBudget 2021: Striking a delicate balance to deliver recovery and transformation
A mix of policy initiatives and fiscal stimulus is just what construction needs, says Keith Waller
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NewsBudget 2021 summary: What it means for construction
Take a look at some of the key policy announcements for the sector
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NewsReview of Parliament refurbishment plan delayed again
Announced last May, review had been due to be published last autumn
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NewsHelp to Buy extension welcomed
Housing ministry confirms homebuyers given extra two months to complete deals under initiative
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NewsUnrealistically low bids for public sector jobs will raise red flags, top government official says
BEIS director says unrealistic prices for jobs will be thrown out
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NewsBrexit and lockdown send architects’ confidence tumbling
Biggest slump in optimism among practices across northern England
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NewsJenrick set to announce £5bn cladding fund
Press reports say housing secretary also considering £2bn developer levy
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NewsConstruction frameworks come under scrutiny from independent review
Cabinet Office appoints lawyer to establish 'gold standard' for public sector work as part of Construction Playbook reforms
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NewsGovernment unveils first 50 schools in £1bn rebuilding programme
Projects expected to start on site this autumn
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CommentPost-Brexit UK engineering must make its mark on the global stage
While many firms have been swallowed up by American giants over the years, now it is our turn to push for international expansion, says Brian McConnell
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NewsMPs want to know if construction workers will be vaccinated as a priority
Questions come as number of people in UK to get first dose tops 10 million
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NewsGovernment to announce new cladding plans ‘very shortly’
Housing minister declines to detail new policy, amid reports multi-billion pound fund being considered
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NewsMPs doubt industry's ability to build £600bn infrastructure pipeline
Report highlights risk that tax payers will not get value for money from major projects
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NewsCovid blamed as construction faces ‘significant issues’ from materials shortages
Booming housing market fuelling demand
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NewsMP wants to know if those in construction will be classified as key workers
But schools minister fails to answer question