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  • New planning powers continue to be a hit with communities

    More than 100 communities eager to trial new rights that give local people powers to bring jobs and homes to their area and shape development…

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

  • Case study: The Big Energy Upgrade

      The BIG Energy Upgrade Programme is the first large scale project that is delivering installation of energy efficiency measures and renewables…

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

  • Greg Barker's speech at the BPF Annual Residential Conference

    Thank you for the invitation. I’m delighted to be here at the British Property Federation’s Annual Residential Conference. I’m pleased to…

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

  • Improvements to the Feed-in Tariffs scheme

    Press release 2012/010 09 February 2012 The Government has today announced plans to ensure the future of the Feed-in Tariffs scheme to make…

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

  • Lennon and McCartney’s childhood homes listed

    Houses in Liverpool where The Beatles wrote their early songs including Please, Please Me are given special status

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

  • Speech by the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke MP, to the Hundred Group

    Speech by the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Andrew Stunell offers £100 million boost to breathe life back into empty homes

    Neighbourhoods suffering the blight of empty homes could benefit from a £100 million boost to bring these properties back into use and provide…

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

  • Over half of London's rough sleepers now non-UK nationals

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today warned aspiring Dick Whittingtons from across the continent not to come to London before making firm plans…

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

  • Homelessness experts back 'Before You Go' information campaign

    New campaign to educate people coming to the UK about the dangers of ending up sleeping rough on the streets.

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

  • £55 million to help cultural organisations build endowments

    Michael Portillo to chair Endowment Fund panel.

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

  • Edward Davey comment on Ofgem announcement on liquidity reforms

    Commenting on this morning’s Ofgem announcement on its liquidity reforms, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey said: “I welcome…

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

  • Planning Portal hits the million application mark

    The one millionth planning application has been processed by the Government’s planning resource website, a site that has now delivered savings…

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

  • Sir Adrian Montague calls for evidence on barriers to institutional investment in private rented homes

    Sir Adrian Montague today (21 February 2012) issued a call for evidence for his review of how to encourage greater investment in privately rented…

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

  • Private rented homes: review of the barriers to institutional investment - call for evidence

    A call for evidence for the independent review of the private rented housing sector carried out by Sir Adrian Montague.

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  • Feed-in Tariff appeal: Application to the Supreme Court

    21 February 2012 A DECC spokesperson said: “We respectfully disagree with the Court of Appeal’s decision on Feed-in Tariffs and we have today…

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

  • Appointments to the Homes and Communities Agency Regulation committee

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government today announced the appointment, following open competition, of four non-executives…

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

  • New local pay guidance to help tackle tax avoidance

    Government rules to open up Town Hall pay practices and senior salaries to public scrutiny now include measures to root out any inappropriate…

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

  • Grant Shapps welcomes overwhelming demand to Get Britain Building

    A Government scheme to get builders back on stalled sites and work restarted on homes has had an overwhelming response and is three times oversubscribed…

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

  • Baroness Warsi speech in the Holy See

    Baroness Warsi gave a speech on the role of faith in contemporary society on 14 February 2012.

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

  • £20 million for safety net against repossession

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced a new £20million safety net to help ensure that mortgage repossession remains the last resort …

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