All Government policy articles
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Raised fees alone cannot fix Scotland’s planning system, RTPI warns
Planning fees cover only 66% of processing costs, according to latest research Â
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Features
School buildings crisis: What can the next government do to save our schools and colleges?
Public capital spending on education was less last year than at any time since Labour’s ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Schools for the Future programme got up to speed 17 years ago. As part of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV’s election focus, Joey Gardiner asks what can be done to stop our schools falling further into disrepair
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DLUHC admits handing £1.9bn of housing funds back to Treasury
Officials say affordable homes cash can be used in later years but £1.2bn of Help to Buy funds lost
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Government’s energy decarbonisation plans lack coherence, MPs say
ICE backs public accounts committee’s call for annual progress report to parliament
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Government rejects proposal to mandate project bank accounts on public jobs
Labour MP’s amendement would have applied to work valued at more than £2m
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Budget: New investment zones will benefit from ‘accelerated planning’
Tees Valley mayor says scaled back package of investment zones in today’s budget will be along similar lines to Truss’ plan
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Comment
The next PM must address the built environment before it’s too late
Sunak and Truss have proved adept at evading substantive issues around housing and the climate emergency. When will politicians give our industry the attention it deserves?
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New housing minister appointed
DLUHC appoints two new ministers, including a minister for housng
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Features
Seven things you need to know about the new housing and communities secretary
Greg Clark’s appointment to the caretaker role marks his second time in the job - what can we expect from him this time round?
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Boss of Palace of Westminster restoration sponsor body leaves
Sarah Johnson appointed to top role at stalled scheme three years ago
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Toolkit launched to help industry make better decisions based on value
The toolkit is part of the £72m mission the Construction Innovation Hub was given four years ago
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Comment
Government must clarify its net zero expectations for construction
Chair of Environmental Audit Committee says industry needs consistent direction from government
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Crossrail: How the delay has unfolded
How much is Crossrail going to cost? ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV reveals what we know about the rail project’s delayÂ
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Spring Statement: Sunak confirms fuel duty cut to aid firms and householders
Treasury says move will save hauliers £1,500 a year and van drivers £200
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Spring Statement: Chancellor brings forward green-energy rates relief
Sunak also removes VAT from installation of domestic solar panels and wind turbines
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Construction Playbook set to be updated, BEIS official confirms
Updates include clarifications and new policy updates
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Firms gear up as New Hospital Programme unveils initial £2.5bn pipeline of work
Details of deals already awarded also revealed
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Skills shortage sees London mayor call for temporary visa scheme for construction workers
Mayor warns shortages could hit housing plans
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Construction frameworks ‘wasteful and confusing’, Mosey review finds
Report makes 24 recommendations to improve efficiency
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Council’s plans for Trellick tower redevelopment abandoned
Haworth Tompkins’ planning application for five new blocks at listed London estate pulled after resident revolt