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New issue of Construction Law arrives with subscribers

The latest issue of Construction Law will be landing on the desks of subscribers shortly, with its enviable mix of expert comment and analysis on the most important legal and procurement issues facing the industry. Anyone interested in taking out a new subscription should visit our website - www.constructionlaw.uk.com - for instructions.

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Housing Associations hit record reinvestment despite economic pressures

Reinvestment in new and existing homes by housing associations reached record levels despite mounting costs, according to the annual Value for Money report published by the Regulator of Social Housing. 

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Government advice issued on Scottish Local Development Plans

Advice has been issued by the Scottish government that sets out agreed actions for key stakeholders and clarifies how Local Development Plans (LDP) guidance should be applied.

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Funding from planning agreements left idle in council accounts

Funding provided as part of planning agreements for new homes intended for improvements to local infrastructure and amenities left idle in council accounts.

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NHS using ‘true alliance model’ for new hospital construction

The NHS has selected 10 construction firms to deliver 11 new healthcare facilities under the £37 billion New Hospitals Programme that has been described as a ‘true alliance model’.

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Hinkley Point C hit by new delay, rising costs

The Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor will now cost nearly £50 billion at current prices compared to the project’s original estimated cost of £15 billion at 2015 prices.

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Former Carillion Chief Executive fined by regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined former Carillion Chief Executive Richard Howson £237,700 for his part in misleading statements issued by Carillion plc before it went bust.

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Trial dates set for Hinkley Point C prosecutions

Trial dates have been scheduled for 17th January 2028 in the prosecution of Hinkley Point C contractors following the death of a worker in November 2022. The trial at Bristol Crown Court is expected to last between four and six weeks.

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News in Brief: March 2026

The Department for Transport (DfT) has begun early market engagement as it looks for partners in a public-private deal to design, build, finance and maintain the planned HS2 Euston station terminus.

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Wind farm development approval overturned

Scottish Appeal judges have overturned a Scottish government approval of a wind farm which had previously been rejected on three occasions.

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