Gove axes vote on Levelling Up Bill after backbench rebellion, as HSE data published

Michael Gove faces stiff competition after proposing planning reforms, and latest HSE data reveals key statistics from the construction industry.

Mini-budget impact continues to be felt, as housing market softens

Share prices fell across all housebuilders this week, as Kwarteng’s mini-budget continues to wreak havoc. Meanwhile, house price indices are published by Nationwide, Zoopla and Rightmove.

Truss vows to abolish housebuilding targets, as market remains optimistic despite cooling

The Office for National Statistics and Rightmove published their house price indices this week, as Liz Truss states that she will scrap current Government housebuilding targets.

Government warns that homes target could be missed, as industry needs over 250,000 more workers

Michael Gove has stated that the Government’s target of 300,000 new homes a year is “difficult”, amidst a report which reveals huge gaps in worker supply.