Policy News – Page 7
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NewsSpecialists hail move as HS2 set to use project bank accounts
Scheme trialled initiative on two enabling works packages
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NewsCLC boss wants longer visas for low-skilled workers
Andy Mitchell writes to business secretary Alok Sharma with series of demands
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NewsCLC launches tool to help firms assess cost impact of covid-19
Tool designed to enable better cost forecasting
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NewsMain contractor accused of ‘pocketing’ savings to cover Grenfell pricing mistake
Rydon’s bid alleged to have been £212k too low because of an ‘adding-up error’
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NewsAlmost three quarters of cladding projects stalled by covid have restarted
Ongoing work has seen nearly half of buildings identified have ACM system removed or remediated
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NewsConstruction Innovation Hub launches toolkit to improve decision-making
R D group has been backed with £72m of government money
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NewsConstruction firms claim £2.6bn of furlough payments
Industry also has most self-employment income support scheme claims
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NewsMore roles added to Home Office's skilled workers list
But CITB says firms must have access to migrant labour to plug skills gaps
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NewsArchitect due to be appointed as plans to build new Whipps Cross hospital gather pace
Barts Health NHS Trust one of six to recieve £2.7bn of government funding
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NewsHousebuilders await Sunak statement on stamp duty holiday
Chancellor’s economic statement today will confirm £3bn for green home upgrades
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NewsCladding posed no ‘particular issues’ in 2012, Grenfell inquiry hears
Senior fire engineer provides first evidence in three months
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NewsMPs and Lords asked for views on £4bn Parliament restoration plan
Review into agreed proposal announced in May
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NewsConfusion as cost of England's Nightingale hospitals remains under wraps
Details of Welsh deals released over a month ago
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NewsPost-war planning system set for complete overhaul, says Johnson
Prime minister reveals a series of reforms as part of covid recovery plan, but says “radical” reform package due in July
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NewsBoris Johnson says building industry will help fix nosediving economy
Planning system to be overhauled as first quarter GDP figures slump to 1979 levels
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NewsDocuments prove Jenrick sped up Westferry appeal decision
Files show Jenrick urged officials to ensure quick decision on 1,500-home scheme two days after meeting developer
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NewsBuilt environment policy must change to hit net zero target, government adviser warns
Committee on Climate Change says buildings and heat strategy must be a priority
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NewsKerslake demands further probe into Westferry saga
Former head of civil service says disclosure of documents raised “troubling issues”
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NewsGovernment concedes public authorities will have to cancel construction contracts
New guidance runs until October