Government news

Mortgage access and planning system must be fixed, says builders' body [08 Dec 10]

Addressing the availability of loans and uncertainty over the future of planning will allow builders to meet the "huge demand" for housing, says HBF. ...
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Government plans 'digital hubs' to spread high-speed broadband [07 Dec 10]

Culture secretary says Britain aims to have the best broadband network in Europe by 2015. ...
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Localism proposals 'raise interesting questions' [07 Dec 10]

Proposals to devolve planning power to councils raise a number of "interesting questions", an expert has claimed. ...
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  • Communities 'need real incentives' to back developments [06 Dec 10]
  • Localism drive 'could be brilliant for rural housing' [30 Nov 10]
  • Shapps vows to tackle 'alphabet soup' of building standards [26 Nov 10]
  • Affordable rent tenancies 'could boost home ownership' [25 Nov 10]
  • HCA announces senior management shake-up [25 Nov 10]
  • Capital spending focus would save 13,000 builders' jobs, says SBF [17 Nov 10]
  • Builders' body backs proposed New Homes Bonus [16 Nov 10]
  • Government unveils £1bn New Homes Bonus pot [15 Nov 10]
  • Scrapping of Regional Strategies ruled unlawful [11 Nov 10]
  • Government plans to cut red tape for builders [04 Nov 10]
  • VAT rise will threaten builders' jobs, warns FMB [03 Nov 10]
  • Builders' group welcomes support for SMEs [02 Nov 10]
  • Builders 'need more support' if apprenticeship plan is to work [28 Oct 10]
  • National Infrastructure Plan 'fundamentally flawed', warns FMB [26 Oct 10]
  • Government eyes 'comprehensive refurb' of UK homes [25 Oct 10]
  • Think small to solve London housing crisis, says builders' group [25 Oct 10]
  • Warning over drop in flood defence budget [22 Oct 10]
  • Budget cuts "bad news" for first-time buyers [20 Oct 10]
  • Localism drive will improve social housing, says minister. [19 Oct 10]
  • Housing budget 'set for 50% cut' [19 Oct 10]
  • Homes and Communities Agency spared from 'bonfire of the quangos' [15 Oct 10]
  • Spending review 'to axe funding for 21,000 homes' [14 Oct 10]



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