Higher and degree apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as a valuable career development tool, providing opportunities for individuals to 'earn while they learn.'
18/05/2016 - 12:45
The government’s commitment to increased devolution of powers to local areas, including the Northern Powerhouse, was included in the Queen’s Speech.
17/05/2016 - 10:43
Pembrokeshire council is set to approve a planning application submitted by Pembrokeshire Housing Association, in a move that could boost affordable housing in the area.
16/05/2016 - 11:56
Following weeks of resistance in the House of Lords, the new Housing and Planning Bill has received Royal Assent.
13/05/2016 - 10:01
New research by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has found that housing allowances are not keeping up with rents in the private sector.
12/05/2016 - 15:26
A judgement has ruled that builders developing sites of less than 10 homes will no longer have to make an affordable homes contribution.
10/05/2016 - 09:57
The Land Registry has launched a consultation on the proposed draft Local Land Charges Rules 2017.
09/05/2016 - 11:30
Lutterworth council has rejected a controversial plan to build 250 homes on valuable farming, despite not having a five-year supply of housing land.
06/05/2016 - 11:12
Limiting the use of lifetime tenancies will help to reduce inequality by better supporting minority groups, according to a recent impact report from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
05/05/2016 - 11:47
According to housing charity Shelter, the government’s Right to Buy extension is likely to cost the average council in England £26 million per year to fund.
03/05/2016 - 10:36
According to data from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), the number of empty homes is now at a record low.
03/05/2016 - 10:35
The Local Government Association (LGA) has said that housing developers should be legally required to install anti-flood measures when constructing new homes.
03/05/2016 - 10:34
A new partnership between Kier Living, Cheyne Capital and The Housing Growth Partnership has been launched to pool £1 billion in order to construct 10,000 new homes, in partnership with local authorities and housing associations.
29/04/2016 - 10:16
A report conducted by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned that the government’s plan to extend its Right to Buy policy lacks clarity.
29/04/2016 - 10:15
A study published by the Children’s Society has warned that moves to restrict support given to migrant families could result in more children becoming homeless, putting them at further rise of exploitation and abuse.
25/04/2016 - 10:27
Homelessness charity Crisis has published a review of homelessness legislation, calling for councils to be forced to act sooner to prevent people from resorting to living on the streets.
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Event Diary
The Blue Light Show launches this year and is set to become the only cross-collaborative event focused on bringing together emergency services professionals.
Highways UK 2025, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 15–16 October, stands as the UK’s leading event for the highways and road infrastructure sector.
Covering a myriad topics from building safety to insolvency, housing reform to the skills agenda, diversity to historical buildings, UK Construction Week London’s seminar programme features speakers from Westminster, Premier League football clubs and beyond.
What’s more, the 300+ talks and workshops at UKCW London (ExCeL, May 7-9th) are all fully CPD accredited by the CPD Group, solidifying UKCW’s commitment to providing high-quality educational experiences for industry professionals.*
Keynote speakers at UKCW London include:
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Experience and unforgettable 1 hour journey through maritime history and breathtaking landscapes.
Seal Watching Harwich is a magical wildlife experience loved by both adults and children.
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