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We need a step change in the approach to older people’s housing

Comment24 Feb 2025

We need a step change in the approach to older people’s housing

Government receives more than 100 submissions for New Towns as it works on planning reform

News17 Feb 2025

Government receives more than 100 submissions for New Towns as it works on planning reform

The editor’s rundown: housing as infrastructure, ‘getting things built’, and a close-up on TSMs

Insight05 Feb 2025

The editor’s rundown: housing as infrastructure, ‘getting things built’, and a close-up on TSMs

Housing as ‘infrastructure’ – what would reclassification mean for sector investment?

Insight05 Feb 2025

Housing as ‘infrastructure’ – what would reclassification mean for sector investment?

Chancellor sets out plans to reduce environmental requirements to get ‘things built and stop worrying about bats’

News30 Jan 202515:30

Chancellor sets out plans to reduce environmental requirements to get ‘things built and stop worrying about bats’

Housing secretary defends lack of social housing target

News10 Jan 202506:00

Housing secretary defends lack of social housing target

Sector welcomes updated NPPF, but calls for further measures to tackle social housing need

News16 Dec 202417:10

Sector welcomes updated NPPF, but calls for further measures to tackle social housing need

Housing minister unable to reveal affordable homes target despite emphasis on social rent

News13 Dec 202409:10

Housing minister unable to reveal affordable homes target despite emphasis on social rent

News12 Dec 202412:15

Government sets mandatory housebuilding targets for councils as updated NPPF published

News10 Dec 202415:41

Government proposes mandatory training for planning committee members

News05 Nov 202409:36

Homes England chair: fiscal rules ‘most important thing in Budget’ as agency takes long-term view

Comment16 Oct 202408:00

How can registered providers partner with local authorities to deliver genuinely affordable housing?

News11 Oct 202414:15

US developer secures £600m from banks for 1,600-home high-rise London scheme

News09 Oct 202416:00

Homes England pumps £29m into 1,500-home garden village scheme

Insight04 Oct 202410:13

Labour conference fringe round-up: encouraging noises, housing as infrastructure and ‘spend to save?’

News03 Oct 202406:00

Housing minister tells Homes England: maximise social rent delivery in Affordable Homes Programme