Plans to devolve more powers to city councils and to promote home ownership were cornerstones of the new Conservative government’s legislative programme unveiled in the Queen’s Speech yesterday. Other government measures announced by Her Majesty at the state opening of…
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Queen speaks, industry reacts
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Labour promises support for small builders in house-building drive
The Labour Party appears to have won some hearts in the construction industry with a plan to build 200,000 new homes a year if voted into government. Councils will be compelled to produce plans for house-building and given powers to…
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