The Barratt Redrow deal takes a step closer to completion, as Women into Construction closes its doors.
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Positive signs as construction output grows
Various surveys and reports indicate recovery in the housing sector, as house prices edge up in June and Bellway withdraws its offer for Crest.
TopHat faces winding up petition as Persimmon writes off investment
Modular builder TopHat faces a winding up petition, as house prices edge up and manufacturers sound warnings.
Rayner confirms revised NPPF and reinstates housing targets
Angela Rayner announces changes to the NPPF, as house prices edge up in July.
Housing market health is worse than twenty years ago
Initial findings from the Radix Housing Commission makes for difficult reading, as the Government seeks to address labour issues.
Industry welcomes King’s Speech, but warns of challenges ahead
Industry leaders welcome the proposed Planning Bill, but warn of land and labour difficulties.
Reeves announces major planning system reforms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a host of measures to boost housebuilding, as Barratt and Vistry declare results.
Housing industry reacts to Labour landslide
Industry leaders react as Labour enjoy a historic victory at the polls. Meanwhile, the number of construction deaths rises.
Housebuilders sign up to wildlife support on new sites
Twenty housebuilders sign up to a scheme to support wildlife on new developments, as Zoopla releases latest house price data.
England needs to build 550,000 new homes a year to solve housing crisis
A new report reveals the extent of the housing shortage, as construction companies top the list of firms going bust.