POLICY
The latest policy news from across the UK housing sector.
From the micro to the macro, councils to government, here we cover all the latest developments in housing policy.
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The measures will apply to all new homes and residential institutions, including student halls of residence, from 2021.
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In force from 2025, the new measures are aimed at protecting the environment, lowering energy use and bills, and reducing emissions.
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Homes England said it had decided to push back the original deadline due to delays in the construction of new homes caused by COVID-19.
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Renters who accrued arrears during the pandemic could now face eviction – despite the government recently extending the evictions ban.
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The Welsh government claims the proposals would give Wales the most comprehensive building safety regime in the UK.
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Legislation to further suspend evictions in Wales will come into force from Monday, the minister has confirmed.
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The UK government has announced that it will extend the eviction ban for renters in England till 21 February.
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Regulations will be laid out in the Scottish Parliament next week to extend the current ban, which is due to end on 22 January.
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Generation Rent is urging the government to reinstate the eviction ban that was introduced during the first lockdown.
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The funding represents a portion of the c.£750m invested into tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in 2021.
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