Housing Secretary Steve Reed issues a call to arms to developers, following a meeting with industry leaders.
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Reed becomes Housing Secretary as Rayner resigns
It’s all change in the Labour cabinet following Angela Rayner’s resignation.
100,000 council homes a year needed to solve affordable housing crisis
A report from think-tank Policy Exchange has said that 100,000 new ‘beautiful’ council homes a year are needed in the UK.
Home Builders Federation launches autumn Woman into Home Building Programme
The HBF launches the latest cohort of its Women into Home Building initiative.
Construction returns to growth
Latest figures from the ONS indicate construction growth increased in Q2 2025, when compared to Q1.
House prices rise in July
The Halifax reports house prices rising by 0.4% in July; but construction output drops again.
New home registrations see modest growth
NHBC data reveals a rise in new home registration figures in the second quarter of 2025.
Reeves unveils mortgage reforms
Rachel Reeves has announced a raft of mortgage reforms to boost home ownership.
Housebuilders set to pay £100m to CMA
Seven housebuilders under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority make a £100m offer to close the probe.
Government targets 300,000 new homes under Affordable Homes programme
The Government provides further information on the £39bn affordable housing spend, as MHCLG takes on the role of the Building Safety Regulator.
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