Policy News – Page 98
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NewsAlexander: 'You must hold our feet to the fire'
Danny Alexander launches new industry forum to help government deliver its infrastructure plan
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NewsPoll reveals fears over design impact of extension plan
Survey comes as councils look for ways to circumvent government plans to relax planning rules for extensions
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NewsGovernment admits Green Deal delayed until 2013
Energy secretary confirms Green Deal retrofitting work has been put back by four months
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NewsParliamentary group calls for Olympic procurement roll out
All Party built environment group produces new 13 point best-value plan for construction
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NewsNew agency to oversee £10bn housing loan guarantees
HCA to invite expressions of interest in developing affordable homes within days
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NewsConstruction unites to lobby ministers for investment
Exclusive: New ‘single voice’ campaign brings sector together to make the case for investment in construction to drive growth
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NewsGovernment reveals 70,000-home construction boost
Full details of growth push, which Downing Street says is designed to create 140,000 jobs
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NewsGovernment extends FirstBuy support for housebuilders
Package of measures to include relaxation of planning rules on home extensions
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NewsFresh planning shake up 'won't spur boom'
Councils say planning not the problem as data shows backlog of 400,000 homes already granted permission
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NewsTwo thirds of Scottish SMEs snub public procurement
Scottish Building Federation calls for radical reform as survey finds firms rejecting “lottery” of public sector procurement
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NewsGovernment defends lower VAT rate for green materials
European Commission told insulation and other Green Deal products must stay at 5% following legal challenge
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NewsOlympic marketing rules "not doing harm" ODA boss insists
Dennis Hone says Olympic marketing restrictions are “no straightjacket”
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NewsMorrell casts doubt on Osborne's growth plan
Chief construction adviser Paul Morrell says pension funds unlikely to invest in new infrastructure as it’s ‘not their business’
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NewsTessa Jowell praises 'socially responsible' 2012 Olympics build
“Supportive” work culture and partnership between client and unions provides a blueprint, MP argues
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NewsVince Cable joins Kier in launching apprenticeship scheme
Business secretary says such schemes vital to develop construction skills
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NewsProperty groups slam heritage VAT hike
Campaigners claim Treasury has “insufficient evidence” to justify tax rise
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NewsLabbad to interview hopefuls for construction adviser role
17 applicants express interest in replacing Paul Morrell as the government’s chief construction adviser
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NewsBoris beats housing delivery target
Mayor of London delivered 54,000 homes in first term but is accused of a “shameful whitewash” by Labour
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NewsClegg pledges ‘financial guarantees’ for major projects
Government to boost investment by using its Triple-A credit rating to guarantee investment in major projects
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NewsOsborne gives ground over listed buildings tax backlash
Chancellor divides critics with £30m fund annoucement