Tag results for: National Federation of Builders
NPPF review is a chance to fix planning, build homes, restore wildlife and help SMEs
The latest National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) unveils an ambitious package of reforms designed to speed up the planning process and make smaller sites more viable.
This includes trimming environmental...
Consistent support for apprenticeships helps construction
The Government has announced a £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system, including £140m for a Mayoral pilot programme.
Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of...
The Budget keeps builders stuck in the mud
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves delivered her second budget today, unveiling an array of tax measures. Most importantly, she did not go ahead with the unviable landfill tax...
Building around railways is organic placemaking
The Government has announced that planning applications for homes around train stations will get a default ‘yes’, and any housing development above 150 homes will require councils to inform...
Government is right to tackle the issue of London’s unviable housing
The Government has recognised that housebuilding in London has become unviable and has announced a raft of measures to help get London’s housing projects off the ground.
Richard Beresford, Chief...
Chancellor is right to keep fixing the foundations
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce plans that will save businesses £6bn by 2029 at the Regional Investment Summit held today in Birmingham.
Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation...
