Government orders review of Homes England

The Department for Levelling Up, Homes and Communities (DLUHC) has ordered a review of Homes England to ensure it is “delivering for the taxpayer”.

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Anti Sizewell C judicial review challenge fails

A legal challenge against the government’s decision to build the Sizewell C nuclear power plant has been rejected in the High Court.

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News in Brief: July 2023

Rail minister Huw Merriman has said in an HS2 report to Parliament that the project’s Euston station plans are unaffordable at current costs, and the government will consider partnering with the private sector to ensure “it delivers” for taxpayers.

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Is the UK Government serious about decarbonising?

Announcing net zero carbon plans with target dates for achieving them – such as those of the UK government in 2021 – was always recognised as being ambitious. The UK became the first country to enshrine the goals in law, so was obviously staking a bit of reputation on achieving them.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 281

This table, prepared by Barrett Byrd Associates, provides a regularly amended guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry. In addition to EU Directives and UK legislation, the table includes notes highlighting discussion papers issued by both government and non-government organisations, and commentary on the latest developments.

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HS2 Euston station ‘unaffordable’

Rail minister Huw Merriman has said in an HS2 report to Parliament that the project’s Euston station plans are unaffordable at current costs, and the government will consider partnering with the private sector to ensure “it delivers” for taxpayers.

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Government orders review of Homes England

The Department for Levelling Up, Homes and Communities (DLUHC) has ordered a review of Homes England to ensure it is “delivering for the taxpayer”.

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Anti Sizewell C judicial review challenge fails

A legal challenge against the government’s decision to build the Sizewell C nuclear power plant has been rejected in the High Court.

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Only two house builders hold out against remediation contract

Only two house builders have yet to agree to sign the government’s Developers Remediation Contract committing them to remediating unsafe buildings following Dandara agreeing to sign.

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High Court backs Sky in leaking roof dispute

Media group Sky has had a ruling in its favour in the High Court over a long running dispute with insurers over a leaking roof at its West London headquarters.

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