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Housebuilders’ trade body says the number of planning permissions for homes in England are at a new low
Settlement is below what local authorities say is needed to prevent more town halls going bust
Government plans to cap payments could lead to compensation claims from pension funds, trade body warns
Communities secretary says he should ‘have been more forthright’ in calling for first lockdown in 2020
Move comes as Rishi Sunak concedes pro-Palestinian march will go ahead on Sunday
Labour says abolition could take years, as bill passes second reading, after move made contingent on court reforms
Prime minister says beating inflation is the priority despite pressure from his party to make pre-election giveaway
Michael Gove set to announce technical consultation period after local authority declared itself in effect bankrupt
Fingers pointed at Tory MPs who are landlords over parliamentary hold-ups to bill ending ‘no-fault’ evictions
IfG warns flagship policy to bridge regional divides is not a priority for the government
Levelling-up secretary cites rise of AFD in Germany in FT Weekend Festival appearance
Move by local authority follows request from UK government to fast-track licensing extensions
Is there a conflict of interest in my role at the trust holding family assets?
Local opposition to housebuilding around university city and lack of water and transport infrastructure undermine grand plans
In absence of proper policy, decision looks arbitrary and confusing
Gove housing reforms earn mixed reception from industry and even own MPs
Michael Gove’s ruling delights environmentalists and opens up debate over construction industry’s role in decarbonising UK economy
Simon Case says officials ‘dehumanised’ by portrayal that they are part of perceived left-leaning establishment
Probe follows FT investigation that raised concerns over project in north-east England
Levelling up secretary says limit should apply to number of non-UK nationals arriving in Britain
Michael Gove said to be concerned at public bodies adopting ‘own foreign policy’ over boycott, divestment and sanctions policies
Bills to end ‘no fault’ evictions and change leasehold system before next election
UK housing secretary asks BlackRock and Vanguard to use their ‘position of influence’ to force action
Minister moves to ban 11 companies from housing market until they sign pledge prompted by Grenfell Tower fire
House of Commons levelling-up committee requests explanation for doubts over ministry’s ability to deliver
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