Starmer says he won’t ‘give in’ to new town naysayers after Enfield’s withdrawal

The prime minister vowed "to get Britain building again" by backing local mayors to step in and push through stalled schemes such as the new town planned for Enfield in north London. The post Starmer says he won’t ‘give in’ to new town naysayers after Enfield’s withdrawal appeared first on Property Week.

Exclusive: Andy Burnham tells the AJ how Manchester became a model for growth

The Architects’ Journal Exclusive: Andy Burnham tells the AJ how Manchester became a model for growth Richard Waite talks to the mayor of the Greater Manchester – and possible future prime minister – about how Manchester has become the UK’s fastest-growing city, and a model for devolution The post Exclusive: Andy Burnham tells the AJ how Manchester became a model for growth appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Richard Waite

King’s speech: what you need to know

The Architects’ Journal King’s speech: what you need to know Social housing, cladding remediation and Northern Powerhouse Rail all made appearances in today’s (13 May) king’s speech despite doubts surrounding prime minister Keir Starmer’s future The post King’s speech: what you need to know appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Gino Spocchia

Industry gives cautious welcome to British Steel renationalisation

Bringing back British Steel into public ownership is “crucial” to help to secure the UK’s long-term steelmaking capacity - but won't solve contractors’ immediate cost concerns, industry experts have warned. Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer announced on Monday (11 May) plans to introduce new legislation… The post Industry gives cautious welcome to British Steel renationalisation appeared first on Construction News.

Reed to investigate Criterion Capital ‘mass eviction’ scandal after backlash

Prime minister Keir Starmer has asked housing secretary Steve Reed to investigate allegations that landlord Criterion Capital is mass evicting tenants ahead of new renters' rights laws coming into effect. The post Reed to investigate Criterion Capital ‘mass eviction’ scandal after backlash appeared first on Property Week.