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Tuesday 27 October 2026 · London open
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Every Financial News story tagged planning reforms, newest first.
Amid subdued financial results and declining housing project initiations, the government's ambitious housing goals are in jeopardy, according to experts.Industry analysts express concerns over the feasibility of constructing 1.5 million new homes by the next election, citing slow…
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Recent government planning reforms aim to boost house-building across England.Angela Rayner announces a return to mandatory housing targets, reversing last year's relaxation.Rayner highlights moral duty for councils to increase housing…
The newly elected government's planning reforms aim to expedite development, setting substantial housing targets for the future.The reforms focus not only on housing needs but also envision broader town and…
The UK is poised for an infrastructure transformation aimed at modernising its essential networks.The challenge is prioritising competing infrastructure needs, such as outdated water and sewerage systems.Transitioning to renewable energy…
The recent general election has had a "seismic" impact on the construction industry, promising growth despite current challenges.Significant improvements are anticipated in private housing, retail, and office refurbishment sectors, according…
In a major move to revitalise the UK housing sector, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced significant planning reforms.The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) aims to streamline processes and eliminate…
The Labour Party has outlined a comprehensive plan to boost housebuilding immediately if elected, promising urgent action and reform.Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves pledge to begin housebuilding initiatives from…
The New West End Company, representing over 600 businesses in London's iconic West End, has unveiled a manifesto demanding urgent political attention.This call to action focuses on three pivotal areas:…
