All Government policy articles – Page 70
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NewsGreen Deal installations hit record level in June
Latest official data shows Green Deal financing was at its highest point before scheme was scrapped
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NewsHansford to fill "gaps" following CLC revamp
Chief construction adviser to ensure slimmed down Constrction Leadership Council addresses all issues
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NewsHackney mayor puts boot into Bishopsgate plans again
Jules Pipe tells people to object to amended proposals
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NewsNorthern Powerhouse transport blueprint unveiled
Government outlines £13bn of planned infrastructure improvements
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CommentThe many U-turns of sustainable building
The government’s sustainability backtracking will have knock-on effects for other national policies and will be damaging for industry confidence
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NewsClark launches £26m fund for starter home pilots
Government also makes £10m available for local authorities to prepare brownfield land for homes
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NewsClampdown pledged on construction's illegal immigrants
Immigration minister James Brokenshire says sector is one of three to be targeted for raids
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CommentThey’re not making it easy, being green
Has the government lost its way on the path to a low carbon economy?
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NewsSouthwark warns against luxury flats at FT's South Bank offices
Former owner of Financial Times warned over potential change of use after it did not include offices in sale of newspaper group
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NewsSeven-month wait for new retrofit policy
BRE boss Peter Bonfield, who is leading a review of energy efficiency policy, says replacement schemes will ‘put the consumer first’
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CommentNow the dust has settled
In less than 11 weeks, the new government has scrapped zero carbon standards and the Green Deal
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NewsGovernment could face legal action over Green Deal funding axe
Anonymous source says funding cut could lead to potential judicial review challenge
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FeaturesApprenticeships levy: Taxing Times
The government’s pledge to deliver 3 million apprenticeships through a levy on large employers has left many in the industry confused as to how the policy will work
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CommentSlip slidin’ away
The government’s decisions to ‘renew’ the CLC and scrap the chief construction adviser role have dismayed the industry
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NewsHousing minister defends social landlord rent changes
Brandon Lewis speaks exclusively to Building about the government’s pledge to build 275,000 affordable homes
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FeaturesInterview: Brandon Lewis
Building talks to housing minister Brandon Lewis about the Conservative government’s radical policy agenda
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NewsMayor of London reaches 50,000 new homes target
Mayor claims success in bid to find land for 50,000 new homes in landmark Housing Zones
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NewsGovernment aiming for new energy deal
Energy efficiency minister will submit new suite of policies to the Treasury for autumn spending review, after industry reacts furiously to axing of Green Deal
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NewsNine Elms director switches for Tottenham regeneration role
Director of Vauxhall Nine Elms appointed to lead regeneration of Tottenham