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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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.
Government launches National Housing Bank
The Government launches the National Housing Bank, a week after announcing a new ten-year Affordable Homes Programme.
Spending Review: the housing industry reacts
The housing industry gives a warm reaction to Reeves’ Spending Review.
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.
Housebuilders react to being told to ‘play their part’
The Government announced a range of proposed rules this week, to backlash from the housing industry.
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.
Housing starts fall behind completions again
ONS data reveals flagging housing starts, as Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey publish trading updates.
Residential construction output improves in March
A bellweather survey reveals an improvement in residential output in March, albeit the sector remains in decline.
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