Construction News

Solar on all new homes must align with 1.5 million homes target


The Government have said that solar panels will be included in the FHS, leading to installation on the vast majority of new build homes.

£445M for Wales rail


Working people across Wales will benefit from better access to jobs and opportunities thanks to a Welsh rail investment worth at least £445M.

PM unveils AI tool to turbocharge planning


Prime Minister announced the launch of “Extract” – an AI assistant for planning officers and local councils, developed by government with support from Google

Multi-billion-pound investment to build Sizewell C


Government announces a £14.2Bn investment to build Sizewell C nuclear plant ending years of delay and uncertainty. 

NAO identifies need for improvements to developer funding system


Weaknesses in the MHCLG developer contributions system are undermining councils’ ability to negotiate with developers, says the NAO.

Development consent granted for M5 Junction 10 improvements


The Secretary of State for Transport has granted development consent for the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme

Biggest ever investment in city region local transport


Reeves unveiled the first investment announcements from the Spending Review, with £15.6Bn of funding for local transport projects in England’s city regions

Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5Bn for forces housing


Record additional funding for forces family housing to tackle state of accommodation, and build on the Defence Consumer Charter to transform living conditions for service families.

Risk Vs Reward: Labour’s ambitious plans for stalled housing developments


Labour’s plans to allow local authorities to take control of stalled housing sites signals bold intent to tackle the UK’s housing shortfall.

Report published to unlock financing to decarbonise school estates


Financing Decarbonisation of Schools Report, outlines the barriers and potential solutions that could significantly reduce the investment gap to decarbonise the UK’s schools.