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  • Speech by Greg Barker at the Ecobuild Conference

    Check against delivery I’m delighted to be here at the Ecobuild conference. We have come a long way since I spoke about the Green Deal at …

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

  • Green Deal boost for small businesses

    20 March 2012 In a keynote speech on 20th March at the annual Ecobuild conference in London, Climate Change Minister Greg Barker announced …

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

  • Stalled building sites to get funding boost

    Over 200 stalled building projects will receive a share of a multi-million pound pot to get Britain building again, Housing Minister Grant Shapps…

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

  • Helping tenants take control

    Plans to make it easier for council tenants to take control of their local neighbourhood and services were announced today by Housing Minister…

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

  • Independent review on Fuel Poverty final report published

    15 March 2012 An independent report has been published today advising the government how it could best tackle the problem of fuel poverty. …

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on the publication by Professor Hills of the final report of his independent review of fuel poverty

    15 March 2012 In March 2011, my predecessor commissioned Professor John Hills of the London School of Economics, to undertake a review of the…

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

  • The Building Act 1984, Building (Amendment) Regulations 2012: circular 01/2012

    The purpose of this Circular is to: draw attention to the fact that the amendments apply in England and to excepted energy buildings in …

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  • Unlocking aspiration for a new generation of home buyers

    Details of two ambitious schemes that will unlock the aspirations of a new generation of home buyers, and get Britain building thousands of …

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

  • Industry support grows for NewBuy Guarantee

    Housing industry movers and shakers have hailed today’s launch of the NewBuy Guarantee scheme as a vital kick-start for house builders across…

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

  • NewBuy Guarantee scheme to help new generation of homebuyers

    NewBuy Guarantee declared open for business - scheme offers mortgages on new-build properties with much smaller deposits.

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

  • Safety net of support working to protect thousands at risk

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today said new figures, showing a 14 per cent increase in the number of households accepted for homelessness help…

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

  • Green Deal Cash Boost

    08 March 2012 £3.5m to train Green Deal assessors and installers £10m to improve the energy efficiency of non domestic buildings A…

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

  • Green Deal in the media

    A selection of Green Deal good news stories from around the country

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

  • New £5 million 'payment by results' deal to get rough sleepers off London's streets

    An innovative new ‘payment by results’ scheme to help London’s persistent rough sleepers off the streets and into secure homes was launched …

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

  • Apprenticeships in the home' for tenants

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today offered wannabe decorators and carpenters the opportunity to become “an apprentice in the home” - and…

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

  • First cash for neglected neighbourhoods to bring empty homes back into use

    The first cash payments to tackle the scourge of empty homes will ensure thousands of properties are lived in once again and breathe life into…

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

  • Backdated port tax burden finally lifted

    Port-based businesses facing unfair and unexpected backdated business rates bills can breathe a sigh of relief, Local Government Minister Bob…

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

  • 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