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Insolvency threatens Gateway 2 backlog clearance

Building control firm Assent Building Compliance has ceased trading and is entering insolvency, creating huge uncertainty for projects across the building market, and risking further delays to the Gateway 2 backlog. Some projects identified as high risk could have to start their approval process again, it is feared.

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Construction Law latest print issue published

Our latest Construction Law print edition is landing on subscriber’s desks now, with our popular blend of analysis from leading industry legal experts and news of developments affecting law and procurement strategies.

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Privately financed major transport projects not expected for several years

The National Audit Office annual overview of the Department for Transport confirms that it is considering private finance for some major projects but does not expect it to be available for several years.

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Transformative Railways Bill to go ahead, government consultation response confirms

The government has confirmed that its proposed Railways Bill will go ahead as originally planned in its response to the consultation on its plans.

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Late payment legislation to be diluted?

The UK government is reported to be considering watering down proposed late payment rules that were announced in July this year.

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Lead environmental regulator agreed

Falmouth Dock redevelopment project has joined the Lower Thames Crossing as a major UK infrastructure project that will benefit from the recently introduced lead environmental regulator scheme, part of the government’s drive to streamline the planning process. 

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Planning reforms proposed

New infrastructure that can be held up by lengthy legal challenges will be delivered faster under new planning reform proposals announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in October.

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News in Brief: November 2025

Changes to the environmental permitting system were announced on 27 October that will empower the Environment Agency to consider which low risk activities should be exempt from requiring an environmental permit.

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Lead environmental regulator agreed at major marine project

Falmouth Dock redevelopment project has joined the Lower Thames Crossing as a major UK infrastructure project that will benefit from the recently introduced lead environmental regulator scheme, part of the government’s drive to streamline the planning process.

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Landmark Supreme Court ruling ends nutrient neutrality housebuilding delays

A ruling from the Supreme Court this week could mean construction of thousands of houses held up by ‘nutrient neutrality’ rules can go ahead.

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