Policy News – Page 84
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NewsGovernment plans new 'super-prison'
Justice secretary plans development of second super-prison at Feltham
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NewsVeteran retailer Grimsey unveils high street rescue plan
Former Wickes and Iceland boss will present his report to MPs today
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NewsDetails of HR blacklisting probe revealed
Human resources body CIPD says it’s investigating 19 members over their alleged involvement in blacklisting
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NewsCouncils seek ‘whitelist’ to bar blacklist firms from contracts
GMB union asked to produce list of contractors who have not been implicated in industry scandal
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NewsTrial launch for government planning guidance website
Resource features cut-down guidance as part of government ‘war on red tape’
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NewsEmployers bid for place on asbestos claims scheme
National Federation of Builders lobbies Department of Work and Pensions to ensure builders are not left open to liabilities
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NewsGovernment shows 'no conviction' in tackling late payment
Chair of cross-party inquiry blasts government for lack of urgency in dealing with the problem
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NewsCouncils 'misusing' credit-rating checks on SMEs
NFB research finds councils are unfairly shutting out SMEs from winning construction work by misusing credit-rating checks
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NewsFears over plan to scrap Code for Sustainable Homes
Government proposals raise concerns that vital areas of sustainability will not be covered by fresh standards
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NewsHousebuilders face new minimum space standard
The government proposes national space standard for new build homes as part of its wider review of housing standards and regulations
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NewsGovernment reveals detail of £109bn construction pipeline
The government has revealed the detail of £109bn of opportunities available through its construction pipeline
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NewsInterserve takes top spot in SME spend table
Government publishes progress report on SMEs policy
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NewsFears government zero-carbon plan will harm recovery
Industry concerned vagueness of allowable solutions proposals will weaken nascent housing recovery
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NewsInquiry to look at boosting youth employment in construction
Parliamentarians led by Nick Raynsford MP and Lord Best launch an inquiry into boosting youth employment and training in construction and housing
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NewsZero-carbon 2016 target ‘under threat’
Industry figures warn that watered-down energy efficiency targets in changes to Part L and delay in implementation could jeopardise goal for 2016
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NewsHelp to Buy helps boost housing market recovery
Improved market sees housing starts up by a third in Q2 2013
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NewsDavey says apprenticeship policy is ‘step forward’
Energy secretary defends policy that has seen decline in number of construction apprentices
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NewsUKCG chair supports Ratcliffe after blacklist evidence fiasco
UKCG chairman James Wates says Stephen Ratcliffe can survive in his position after mauling by MPs over blacklisting in the industry
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NewsEconomists slam Osborne's homes guarantee
Help to Buy guarantees slated as equity loan figures revealed