Policy News – Page 42
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NewsDeputy first minister resigns over subsidy scandal
Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister Martin McGuinness resigns over Renewable Heat Incentive fall-out
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NewsLord Stunell leads review into Brexit’s impact on construction
Ex-building regulations minister heads working group as Building launches campaign to get industry best deal
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NewsGovernment unlocks £7bn housing fund
The government has also expanded the variety of housing that can be built
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NewsHS2 demand forecasts 'lack credibility'
Chair of influential committee of MPs says HS2 ‘scarcely worth the candle’ without evidence to back up claims
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NewsFirst starter homes to be built this year
Government picks 30 councils to develop the first discounted homes
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NewsWestminster planning chair steps down after 17 years
Robert Davis stepping down as chair for new role at culture and heritage
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NewsHomes and Communities Agency picks new chief exec
Former Haringey council boss Nick Walkley is to take on the role
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NewsGovernment launches £1bn fit-out framework
The four-year framework could see up to 30 contractors appointed
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NewsBonfield Review of green home improvements finally published
Review sets out 27 recommendations to boost uptake of energy efficiency measures
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NewsMPs investigating Garden Bridge question need for project
Chair of public accounts committee slams Treasury over lack of proper business case
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NewsLarge firms to publish payment times from April
Government publishes plans to mandate reporting of payment performance
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NewsNetwork Rail set to lose grip on tracks
Clients could change for firms involved in rail sector under plans unveiled by government
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NewsGovernment unveils record £500bn infra pipeline
Over half of the pipeline will be funded by private finance
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NewsBenn calls on industry to work together to train apprentices
Brexit committee chair says building firms are responsible for ensuring there are enough future workers
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NewsLondon gets 35% affordable homes target - but unclear how starter homes will fit in
Building Live: City Hall insider admits there is uncertainty around how to apply the starter homes policy in the capital
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NewsHadid's practice rebukes director for social housing comments
Patrik Schumacher said tenents in prime London sites were “free-riding”
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NewsTop consultants appointed to council land framework
Framework aims to help local authorities get extra cash from surplus land
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NewsConstruction Leadership Council launches ‘simplified’ agenda
Fresh agenda due to be outlined by co-chair Andrew Wolstenholme to business leaders this week
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NewsHousing sector hails Hammond's raft of new cash
Affordable housing and enabling infrastructure money welcomed by industry leaders
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NewsPF2 pipeline by early next year
Treasury backs public-private funding scheme in Autumn Statement documents