The government have announced their intention to reform the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to speed up newbuild applications being renewed, in a bid to boost development.
The reforms to the BSR include a Fast Track Process to speed up decisions, as well as leadership and a funding boost, to push the UK to having 1.5 million new homes by the end of this parliament, the target Labour have set for themselves.
The BSR is an independent body established by the Building Safety Act (2022) and is part of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. In the aftermath of the Grenfell disaster, the government asked HSE to establish BSR.
The reforms announced today (30th June 2025) pave the way for the creation of a single construction regulator, a key recommendation from the Grenfell Inquiry.
Andy Roe KFSM has been appointed as non-executive chair of anew board of the Ministry of Housing, communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to take on the functions of the BSR as part of initial steps towards creating a single construction regulator.
Alex Norris, minister for building safety, said: “The establishment of the BSR has been fundamental to centralising safety in the construction process and its time to take the next steps to build on that precedent and create a system that works for the sector whilst keeping residents and their safety at the heart of the process.
“That’s why we’re announcing a package of reforms to the BSR today to enhance operations, reduce delays, and unlock the homes this country desperately needs—delivering on our Plan for Change.”
The technology secretary had announced a new blueprint for AI regulation in a bid to improve public services.
The government has announced a tech boost of £20 million each for Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Glasgow City Region.
Welsh government funding for fuel vouchers is helping to keep families warm across the country.
In the last six months, more than 131,000 potholes across 266 miles of road in Wales have been fixed or prevented.
The government has announced an £80 million package for support to help get people back into work.
Grantex is the UK’s leading supplier of specialist aggregates and producer of Premium Dried Sports Sand for High-Performance Synthetic Pitches.
Creating and maintaining an outstanding synthetic pitch starts with the right foundation. Grantex premium dried silica sand is engineered to deliver exceptional performance, durability and safety across a range of synthetic sports surfaces.
Join us for the landmark 10th Anniversary of the London Build Expo, the UK’s largest and most influential construction and design show.
Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo returns to Excel London across 12-13 November, once again bringing together the world of logistics, supply chain, eCommerce and retail innovation for two dynamic days of opportunity.
Every sport, from grassroots football to world-class tournaments, depends on one constant: high-quality playing surfaces and well-maintained green spaces.
Bauder marked a major milestone in its UK expansion with the official handover of a brand
At Words of World, we specialise in professional translation and interpreting, d
The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA) have successfully completed a groundbreaking project aimed at exploring the future of cleaning. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the cleaning industry, reflecting a shared commitment to embracing innovation with confidence.
The Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new framework on Language Services (RM6302), dealing with translation, transcription and interpreting, is live, running from 7th May 2025 to 6th May 2028.
