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UKREiiF Backs 165,000 Reasons Campaign to Address Child Homelessness in Temporary Accommodation
UKREiiF has confirmed its sponsorship of 165,000 Reasons, a national initiative aimed at improving conditions for children living in temporary housing across the UK.
Valpak Research Provides Crucial Insights for Councils on Flexible Plastics Recycling
New research conducted by Valpak in partnership with Reconomy, commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), offers detailed evidence to local authorities on the volumes,…
Stantec Appointed to Lead Tees Valley’s New Spatial Development Strategy
Stantec has been selected to spearhead the creation of the Tees Valley Combined Authority’s (TVCA) spatial development strategy, marking a significant step in regional planning.
£6bn North Manchester Regeneration Risks Alienating Older Residents, Study Warns
Major regeneration projects in North Manchester, valued at £6 billion, risk alienating older residents by causing a sense of ‘cultural displacement’ unless these communities are…
Lawsons Group Urges Government to Mandate Fair Tax Mark for Public Sector Construction Contracts
Lawsons Group, the largest independent builders’ merchant in London and the South East, has urged the UK government to require Fair Tax Mark accreditation for…
Humber Freeport’s £25m Seed Fund Spurs £170m Private Investment in Regional Industrial Projects
More than £170 million of private sector investment has been unlocked in the Humber region thanks to a £25 million seed capital fund provided by…
Robust Viability Testing Crucial to Achieving Government’s 1.5 Million Home Target, Research Shows
Ensuring the financial viability of housing developments is vital to meeting the Government’s goal of constructing 1.
House Prices Continue to Outpace Salaries in England and Wales
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that the median average house prices in England are now 7.
PD Ports Announces Teesport Offshore Gateway as Key Player in UK’s Offshore Wind Expansion
PD Ports has expressed strong support for the Crown Estate’s recent announcement regarding the Round 6 offshore auction, confirming its intention to develop the ‘Teesport…
Government Unveils Future Homes Standard Amidst Concerns Over Housebuilding Targets
The Government has introduced the Future Homes Standard (FHS), which aims to enhance energy efficiency in new homes by mandating renewable energy sources and supporting…