All Government policy articles – Page 24
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NewsPublic sector watchdog confirms probe into Crossrail
The NAO is set to begin an investigation into the cause of the £16bn scheme’s delay early next year
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NewsNIC should be given statutory power, says former housing minister
The Raynsford Review, which has been published today, makes 24 recommendations to overhaul the planning system
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NewsKier JV scores £160m MoD contract
Project will make RAF Lakenheath the first permanent base for US F-35s in Europe
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NewsBrexit agreement 'disastrous' for construction, say industry insiders
The proposal, which has already prompted the resigntion of two senior cabinet ministers, could cause “an unprecedented skills deficit”
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NewsGovernment's housebuilding target in danger of becoming a 'pipedream'
DCLG data shows net additional housing grew by just 2% in 2017/18
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NewsLondon Assembly moots December 2019 opening for Crossrail
Railway bosses said in summer scheme would be delayed until next autumn
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NewsMayor faces more flak for Crossrail delay
London Assembly members said Sadiq Khan showed “incompetence, or at the very least, disinterest” in his handling of Crossrail
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NewsNo plans in place to replace combustible cladding on more than 100 privately-owned towers
But this number has fallen from more than 200 in June
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NewsMoD reveals new £15.7bn plan for major projects
The plan lays out plans for major works and a new procurement process
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NewsLendlease sues council that scrapped £2bn housing deal
But Haringey says its agreement was conditional and only owes contractor £500,000 for half the costs
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NewsCouncil confident about Commonwealth Games pool despite continuing red-risk rating
Sandwell council says the full project team is now in place
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NewsCITB pledges £5m for hard-to-reach recruits
Women, long-term unemployed and ex-military all being courted by new fund
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NewsHammond signals end of an era, calling time on PFI
Chancellor says government will honour existing PFI and PF2 deals but will not sign any new details
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NewsBudget 2018: impact on construction at a glance
Housing, apprentices and high streets all mentioned during Hammond’s hour-long address
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NewsConstruction apprenticeship starts on the rise
New figures described as ‘promising’ but work is still needed to recruit females
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NewsSwansea council starts search for private partner for £1.5bn tidal lagoon scheme
Government pulled funding in June saying scheme was not value for money
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NewsSecond reading of retentions reform bill pushed back for a third time
The 'Aldous Bill’ is now set for a second reading on 23 November
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NewsHousebuilders braced for Help to Buy overhaul in Budget
Changes expected next week as scheme attracts mounting criticism over claims it pushes up executive pay
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NewsEdinburgh council puts brakes on £165m tram project
Scheme will see route extended from Edinburgh airport to Newhaven on the coast