All Government policy articles – Page 115
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New housing measures: The right direction?
The housing measures could benefit from less focus on the planning system and more on affordable housing
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New agency to oversee £10bn housing loan guarantees
HCA to invite expressions of interest in developing affordable homes within days
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Construction 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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Government 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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Government extends FirstBuy support for housebuilders
Package of measures to include relaxation of planning rules on home extensions
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Fresh 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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Two thirds of Scottish SMEs snub public procurement
Scottish ɫTV Federation calls for radical reform as survey finds firms rejecting “lottery” of public sector procurement
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Government 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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Olympic marketing rules "not doing harm" ODA boss insists
Dennis Hone says Olympic marketing restrictions are “no straightjacket”
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Morrell 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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Tessa 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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Vince Cable joins Kier in launching apprenticeship scheme
Business secretary says such schemes vital to develop construction skills
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Property groups slam heritage VAT hike
Campaigners claim Treasury has “insufficient evidence” to justify tax rise
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Labbad 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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Boris 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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Clegg 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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Osborne gives ground over listed buildings tax backlash
Chancellor divides critics with £30m fund annoucement
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Kevin McCloud to champion self-build industry
Grand Designs presenter appointed by National Self-Build Association as £30m government fund announced
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Listed building projects cancelled after VAT hike
Tax rise is harming industry and economy, says FMB and RIBA
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Greg Barker heckled over Green Deal
Climate change minister booed and interrupted after making a speech at CPA annual lunch