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  • Cutting needless red tape to help build more affordable homes

    Communities Minister Don Foster announces proposals to simplify confusing housing standards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK specialists support a Code of Conduct for Sustainable Homes in Peru

    The UK’s Building Research Establishment and the Peruvian Ministry of Housing join forces to improve living and environmental conditions in Peru.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tenancy deposit protection schemes

    Letter from Housing Minister Mark Prisk to the Chairman of the Residential Landlords Association.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £109 billion of future government construction opportunities up for grabs

    Updated information has been published on proposed government construction projects through to 2020 and beyond.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government action to take on town hall "bin blight"

    New guidance to tackle unsightly bin clutter and ugly wheelie bins.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Safe homes for Haiti as deadly hurricane season approaches

    The UK is helping to avert a crisis by moving 17,500 people – already displaced by disasters – out of temporary tents and into secure homes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New mark to help separated parents choose the best support to work together in the interests of their children

    Organisations that help support separated families can apply for their work to be independently assessed and recognised.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Increase in housebuilding starts show market has turned the corner

    New figures show government action is getting Britain building and helping to provide the homes this country needs, Brandon Lewis said.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MOD secures trio of planning approvals

    MOD has secured 3 major planning approvals that will allow the sale of surplus military facilities in the south of England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Delivering new homes for hard-working people

    New figures show that the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme is surging ahead with 10,000 reservations for new build homes in the last 4 months.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government shifts cycling up a gear

    A nationwide drive to promote cycling in cities and national parks across England will be launched today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Benefit cap – final stage starts

    The benefit cap started in the final council areas on 12 August 2013 and will be completed nationally by the end of September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Digital Deal: 12 projects to help social tenants get online

    …The government's Digital Deal has provided funding for internet services and training to social housing tenants.…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Inside MOD's tube station

    With the historic property going up for sale next month, we take a last look around MOD's Brompton Road site.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New planning rules will breathe life into rural communities and town centres

    Extension of permitted development rights will ensure better use is made of existing buildings.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Innovation Fund opens to get more people on the electoral register

    With so many young people not on the electoral register, an Innovation Fund has been launched to encourage people onto the electoral roll.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £17 million support to help communities build

    Anyone planning new building projects in their community can apply for a share of £17 million to get their ideas off the ground.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultants from Building Research Establishment visit Chile

    Professionals from Building Research Establishment (BRE) will launch a project to develop a sustainable construction code in the country.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish Secretary speech at Fife Chambers of Commerce

    The Secretary of State for Scotland delivered a speech to Fife Chamber of Commerce.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Weyhill Fairground Craft and Design Centre

    With a long and important historical heritage, this diverse centre has been revived for the benefit of the local community.

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