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Construction output on more controlled decline in June 2025 PMI

The June 2025 PMI has been released, showing a more optimistic look in many ways but still concern for the rates of employment.

Chancellor announces £15.6bn for regional transport investment

The Chancellor's £15.6bn regional transport investment package is part of a wider £113bn in capital spending outside South East England, to be confirmed in full in a spending review next week.

UK to avoid US steel tariffs

The UK is set to avoid the 50% US steel tariff for now, as a deal has been struck and is awaiting to be signed by the two nations.

Labour’s first year review: Building the future or falling short?

Ben Arrowsmith, head of planning at national law firm Roythornes Solicitors, reviews the good and the bad of Labour’s first year in parliament.

Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2025

This autumn, the UK’s built environment community will come together for a very special edition of UK Construction Week Birmingham - marking a decade of innovation, growth, and impact across the industry.

Average wait for homebuilder infrastructure agreements increases to 515 days

A new report from the Home Builders Federation shows that the wait time for Section 106 agreements has increased by 20%.

Government makes military family housing investment worth £1.5bn

A new invstment into military family housing will bring the total investment in this parliament to £7bn for both new homes and renovations.

Government announce first new water reservoirs since 1990s

The government have announced two new reservoirs, the first major water infrastructure reservoirs since the 1990s to combat water scarcity.

Northern Ireland housebuilding sees growth

Northern Irish housebuilding has seen minor growth in starts and completions, but concerns remain for social budgets.

New construction SME support announced in rules reforms

Rules reforms intended to boost construction SME support have been announced, streamlining both land and financing rules.

National Federation of Builders say SME support vital to hitting targets

The National Federation of Builders has responded to government calls for investment in construction, saying more support for SMEs is needed.

Average house price for first-time buyer hits £250,000

The house price index March 2025 has revealed further increases for house prices with no relief for first time buyers in sight.

PM: “My message to housebuilders: get on with it”

The prime minister and deputy prime minister have released a message to housebuilders, urging speed and proposing new rules.

The 1.5m homes challenge: Why construction SMEs must be part of the solution

Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance Northeast (CAN), discusses barriers to 1.5m homes, and the role construction SMEs could play.

New home registrations rise in Q1 with developers encouraged by government focus on housing

Figures released by NHBC show 29,356 new homes were registered to be built in Q1 2025, up 36% on Q1 2024 (21,635) and 17% more than Q4 2024 (25,034). 26,120 new homes were completed in the same period, 1% down on Q1 2024.

Homes England Strategic Place Partnership agreed

Homes England has partnered with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) to deliver a shared plan for housing and regeneration.

May 2025 Construction Review shows minor relief for industry

The May 2025 Glenigan Construction Review paints a picture of minor short term relief for the sector, but longer trends remain concerning.

New Homes England stats reveal agency surpassed targets

The Homes England stats detail number of homes built, started, and land unlocked by the agency in working towards government targets.

Prioritise helping first time buyers, says new HBF-supported housing report

First time buyers are in desperate need of support, says a new HBF-supported housing report exploring the issue.

Construction products reform: What it means for the industry

The UK Government has released a Green Paper proposing big changes to how construction products are regulated. These reforms are a direct response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the urgent need to make buildings safer.

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