housebuilding – Page 2

Government announces Bill changes

MHCLG announces amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, whilst thousands of homes retrofitted with insulation require repair.

The Government announces new home-buying proposals, as the housing market remains subdued.

Steve Reed announces that work will begin on three new towns before the end of the current Parliament.

Housing Secretary Steve Reed issues a call to arms to developers, following a meeting with industry leaders.

It’s all change in the Labour cabinet following Angela Rayner’s resignation.

A report from think-tank Policy Exchange has said that 100,000 new ‘beautiful’ council homes a year are needed in the UK.

The HBF launches the latest cohort of its Women into Home Building initiative.

NHBC data reveals a rise in new home registration figures in the second quarter of 2025.

Rachel Reeves has announced a raft of mortgage reforms to boost home ownership.

Seven housebuilders under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority make a £100m offer to close the probe.