Policy News – Page 11
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Heathrow expansion removed from ministerial responsibilities in DfT reshuffle
PM last week said there was ‘no immediate prospect’ of project starting
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Government will block access to low-skilled workers in blow for construction
Post-Brexit immigration system announced
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Minister in charge of HS2 named
Andrew Stephenson replaced Paul Maynard in reshuffle at transport ministry
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Hackitt rounds on industry for ‘excuses’ she hears over slow pace of change following Grenfell fire
Standard practices are ‘gob-smacking’, says chair of board behind building safety regulator
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Sajid Javid quits as chancellor in cabinet reshuffle
Esther McVey also sacked as housing minister
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Boris Johnson lays into HS2 management as he gives thumbs-up to £100bn scheme
Railway's management structure in line for overhaul
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Mayor to spend £350k fighting Tulip appeal
GLA paper shows £150,000 earmarked for leading counsel
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Government tells NHS to use offsite construction for £2.7bn building programme
Health minister says standardised components will help buildings’ adaptability
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Grenfell inquiry stalled until end of February
Chair agrees to seek government agreement that evidence should not be used in future prosecutions
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New procurement plan for £6.8bn Lower Thames Crossing
Contract roles changed in Highways England rethink
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No Grenfell evidence this week as witnesses legal row holds up inquiry
Hearings will restart next Monday at earliest
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More details emerge on immigration ‘clearing house’ plan
CITB spearheading initiative which will see workers ‘contracted out to firms’
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ǿմý owners need to tell residents if homes have ACM cladding, McVey says
Housing minister keeps up pressure on owners to take responsibility for repairs
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Industry plans ‘clearing house’ to keep access to EU workers
Idea being drawn up in response to new immigration rules
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Construction to feel post-Brexit immigration pinch, latest report finds
The Migration Advisory Committee has recommended against having a full Australian-style points system
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Key construction firms in Grenfell refurb to give evidence
Architect, contractor and specialists to speak as public inquiry restarts today following resignation of panel member
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Industry calls on government to relax new immigration rules
Easier access for construction workers needed for “struggling” firms, says FMB boss
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Cost of HS2 civils up by 85%, says watchdog
HS2 and DfT ‘underestimated complexity and risk’ of project