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‘Sticking plaster’ approach all that keeps planning system working

Almost all local authorities in England would fail to meet government targets on planning decisions without the use of ‘sticking plaster’ time extensions, says a Financial Times (FT) analysis of official data.

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Poor Contract Management caused prison ‘disgrace’ 

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has slammed the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) over commercial failings in leasing a prison for £4 million a year that is unusable because high levels of radon gas could damage prisoners’ health. 

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Former Carillion finance chiefs have fines reduced

Two former finance chiefs of Carillion, which collapsed eight years ago, have had their fines from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reduced after appealing. 

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Contractor fined £60,000 after collapsing wall knocks worker through floor opening

A contractor has been fined £60,000 after a wall collapsed, knocking an employee through an open stairwell onto a concrete floor below. General labourer Mark Jones suffered multiple fractures and a dislocated shoulder, spending a month in hospital as a result.

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Treasury Chief Secretary appoints experts to lead review of Green Book discount rate

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray has appointed Professor Mark Freeman and Professor Ben Groom to lead an independent review of the Green Book discount rate. The Review is to ensure that government is taking a fair view of the long-term benefits that arise from transformational investments.

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‘Landmark’ Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill received Royal Assent this week, on 18 December, holding out the hope of cutting delays and costs for housing and infrastructure projects.

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Consultation has been launched on plans to revamp the National Planning Policy Framework.

Hundreds of thousands of new homes will be built under the biggest housebuilding surge in a generation, says the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), thanks to what it says would be ‘the most significant rewrite of planning rules in more than a decade’.

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Single construction regulator consultation launched

Consultation has been launched on proposals to establish a single construction regulator, as recommended in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 report. Consultation will run until 23.59 on 20 March 2026.

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CMA Competition regulator’s interim report identifies ‘persistent issues’ in the civil engineering market for roads and railways

The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) interim report in its ongoing market study into the civil engineering sector for public road and railway infrastructure says evidence to date suggests the market is caught in a cycle of inefficiency, characterised by high costs, and low investment. 

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New issue of Construction Law arrives with subscribers

The last print issue of Construction Law of 2025 is on subscriber’s desks and has been available to them for online viewing on our website for a week. 

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