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Housing targets and economic growth key focus of King’s Speech

Prime minister Keir Starmer placed the economy at the forefront of his first King's Speech today, with policy reforms geared towards encouraging growth.

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Disability housing inquiry from Levelling Up Committee now seeking evidence

The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee has launched an inquiry into how to ensure that people with disabilities have access to accessible and adaptable housing in England.

British Land gets green light for sustainable urban logistics hub

British Land has received planning permission for a 455,000 sq ft multi-level urban logistics hub in Enfield, London.

Places for People launches £104m major works investment programme

A four-year major works investment programme promises £104m of upgraded homes and employment opportunities across England and Scotland.

Homes England unveils £1bn Brownfield, Infrastructure and Land Fund

Homes England has introduced the Brownfield, Infrastructure and Land Fund designed to support their partners and project in grant and equity activities.

Gove’s plans to relax planning rules met with mixed response

Michael Gove has announced a £24m package including ‘super squads’ and relaxing planning rules, including developing more brownfield and retail units to deliver new homes.

HS2 programme deemed ‘unachievable’ in new IPA report

A report by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), responsible for overseeing major government projects, has deemed the HS2 programme to be unachievable.

Developer contributions inquiry launched by APPG on Housing and Planning

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Planning has launched an inquiry into England's developer contributions systems.

New Social Housing Regulation Act gives authorities stronger powers against underperforming landlords

The new Social Housing Regulation Act has become law, after receiving Royal Assent. The law will give authorities more power to address issues with underperforming landlords.

Leicester city-wide improvement programme enlists Pick Everard

Working with the local council's Estates and Building Services, Pick Everard have committed to an initial two-year term in the Leicester city-wide improvement programme.

[VIDEO]: HS2 sets record with UK’s heaviest single-span bridge drive

HS2 recently completed its heaviest bridge drive by installing an intersection bridge structure beneath the West Coast Main Line near Lichfield.

Inflation rate drops to surprise 15-month low

As inflation rates drop to 7.9%, a milder outlook than predicted, the Bank of England faces less pressure to respond aggressively.

Construction project starts continue to slide on downhill trajectory, reports Glenigan

The Glenigan Index has reported that construction project starts were weak in June, as performance remains sluggish across the sector amid price inflation, interest spikes and economic uncertainty.

Mace’s 2022 annual accounts reveal impressive growth and profitability

Mace published its 2022 annual accounts, reporting stable revenues and consistent profitability. The business grew by over a third and generate £500m in turnover

Specialist and Supported Housing Design Guide launched

The new Specialist and Supported Housing Design Guide is tailored to the requirements of those with assisted living needs.

HS2’s London Logistics Hub celebrates moving 1M tonnes of material

HS2 has announced that its London Logistics Hub at the Willesden Euro Terminal has moved 1m tonnes of excavated material and avoided 110,000 lorry journeys.

Government will fail to deliver 40 new hospitals by 2030, according to NAO report

National Audit Office research has found that of the 40 new hospitals promised in the New Hospitals Programme, only 11 are actual new builds.

Housing association CEO calls out Gove after housing crisis funding was unspent

Manningham Housing Association's CEO has written to Michael Gove after it emerged that almost £2bn in housing crisis funding wasn't spent.

Construction output falls for third consecutive month as new work declines

The latest ONS figures for the month-on-month series show that construction output continues to fall, with a 0.2% decrease in volume terms.

HS2 enters new phase as CEO Mark Thurston departs amid numerous setbacks

HS2 CEO Mark Thurston has revealed that he will be leaving the organisation after six and a half years in charge.

£1.9bn of funding for housing crisis returned to Treasury by DLUHC

The DLUHC has surrended £1.9bn of funding for the housing crisis, roughly a third of the housing budget, after failing to find projects to spend it on.

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