Government news

Builders' body welcomes £925m kick-start plan [28 Jul 09]

Government initiative aims to deliver over 22,000 new homes. ...
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Warm Front scheme failing poorest households, says committee [28 Jul 09]

MPs criticise initiative's lack of clear aims. ...
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Government forecasts greater use of domestic heat pumps [22 Jul 09]

A government report has set out an increase in the contribution that heat pumps will make to the UK's renewable energy target. ...
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  • Welsh Assembly Government to oversee building regulations [21 Jul 09]
  • Eco-towns get green light [17 Jul 09]
  • Energy group welcomes pay as you save scheme [17 Jul 09]
  • Conservatives vow to bury Building Regulations [10 Jul 09]
  • Mayor of London launches good design guide [09 Jul 09]
  • Darling to introduce health warnings for mortgages [08 Jul 09]
  • Cowboy tradesmen threaten energy efficiency drive, says MP [08 Jul 09]
  • Building recovery dependant on increased mortgage availability, says HBF [06 Jul 09]
  • Planning uncertainty hitting green investment, warns CBI [03 Jul 09]
  • Government measures target rogue traders [03 Jul 09]
  • FSA launches interim scheme to protect sale and rent back customers [02 Jul 09]
  • Government 'needs to address wider housing issues' [01 Jul 09]
  • CERT changes 'to benefit home owners' [30 Jun 09]
  • Grants unveiled for flood protection home improvements [26 Jun 09]
  • Government urged to prevent future housing bubbles [24 Jun 09]
  • Planning changes 'aim to boost construction of green homes' [19 Jun 09]
  • CIH chief calls for more new build [19 Jun 09]
  • TCPA urges action to adapt UK housing to climate change [19 Jun 09]
  • Insulation scheme scoops award [18 Jun 09]
  • OFT puts estate agent register online [16 Jun 09]
  • Smarter eco-design could save £900m a year, claims Defra [15 Jun 09]
  • EST calls for CERT grants for older homes [10 Jun 09]



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