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2026-08-06T06:00:00Z By Daniel Gayne
City Hall’s 288-page draft London Plan sets out sweeping changes to density rules, green belt release and tall building policy. Here’s a break-down of what the proposed policies could mean for development across the capital
2026-08-04T06:00:00Z By Beth West
Securing consent faster is only part of the challenge. If contractors are appointed too late, projects can inherit the most expensive version of the approved scheme, writes Beth West
2026-08-03T06:00:00Z By Rebecca Morjaria and Steven Carey
A landmark Building Safety Act ruling makes manufacturers and suppliers still liable for defective products sold in the UK, even if their UK subsidiary has gone bust or they are based overseas
2026-08-07T11:03:00Z By Tom Lowe
PwC headquarters to be overhauled but 90% of existing building to be retained
2026-08-07T10:49:00Z By Tom Lowe
Deal with Wakefield council to see new homes and workspaces built in Castleford
2026-08-07T10:07:00Z By Tom Lowe
700-home scheme next to Curzon Street station could be tallest building in the city
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