Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterates his Government’s ambitious housebuilding target, as a report highlights some blockers to delivery.
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Elly Hoult: “When you think about it, it’s quite an amazing thing that we do.”
Elly Hoult is on a mission: to get more people talking about housing and champion the industry as a rewarding and attractive career choice.
Latest HSE statistics reveal construction fatality increase
Latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive reveal illness and fatality statistics, as house prices rise and Crest publishes an update.
Nearly 200,000 more affordable homes needed each year, study finds
Savills research has found that 187,000 additional affordable homes are required every year, as house prices continue to rise.
Reeves announces housebuilding investment, but tax hikes sting businesses
Rachel Reeves delivers Labour’s first budget of the new government, to a mixed response.
Planner funding should be a Budget priority, say housebuilders
A survey by Knight Frank reveals that over half of respondents want to see more funding for planners, as Barratt Redrow announces the closure of nine offices.
Labour vows to “reverse the tide” of falling social housing
Deputy PM Angela Rayner pledges to build more social homes, as planning permissions hit an 11-year low.
Local councillors believe housing crisis has worsened, says survey
A survey from SEC Newgate finds that nearly three-quarters of local councillors believe the housing crisis has worsened over the past year.
Barratt takes ownership of Redrow shares
The Barratt Redrow deal takes a step closer to completion, as Women into Construction closes its doors.
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.
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