It’s all change in the Labour cabinet following Angela Rayner’s resignation.
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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.
Construction returns to growth
Latest figures from the ONS indicate construction growth increased in Q2 2025, when compared to Q1.
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 to speed up planning appeal process
MHCLG has announced a scheme to speed up planning appeal decisions, whilst the Government launches the Construction Skills Mission Board.
Spending Review is “make or break” for housing target
The chair of the MHCLG has written to Rachel Reeves, expressing concerns over reports to department cuts.
Public support for housebuilding falls -11% in a year
A survey finds that public support for new housing has fallen since the General Election.
Housing planning applications increase by 44% over the year
Figures released by Terraquest reveal a jump in planning applications during the first quarter of 2025.
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