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Independent review of Homes England comes as country endures chronic shortage of new accommodation
Levelling-up secretary abandons reforms after opposition from Treasury and lobbying by pension managers
England’s councils reverse course on agreed plans after targets diluted despite acute shortage of homes
Government audit proposals come as concern mounts about financial health and oversight of councils
Levelling up department says plans for workers to cut hours without losing pay does not give taxpayer value for money
Peers strike down attempt to end ‘nutrient neutrality’ regime as part of drive to boost homebuilding
Government proposals designed to address backlog of more than 500 financial statements from public bodies
Attempt to defuse what minister called ‘wild accusations’ over Westferry development
Businessman Richard Desmond spoke to minister about Westferry Printworks during party fundraiser
‘Cast-iron guarantee’ sought that impact of rising costs and falling revenues will be met
UK authorities balk at post-Grenfell bills against backdrop of funding cuts
Findings in response to Grenfell Tower blaze ‘don’t tell us anything new’
Kensington and Chelsea local authority heavily criticised after deadly fire
All 34 site samples fail combustibility tests after Grenfell Tower disaster
Pressure on PM to reveal what she knows of funding ‘conversations’ with Tory council
Community groups encouraged to fill gap left by council funding cuts
‘Wealth fund’ created by pooling eight local authority retirement schemes
Tory authority struggling to pay for elderly care after funding cuts
MPs fear lack of expertise in property ventures could leave taxpayers with big bill
Data undermine government’s Northern Powerhouse push to rebalance the economy
Government plans to ban schemes from taking part in politically motivated divestment campaigns
Move expected to reduce costs through sharing premises and combining back-office functions
High costs strengthen argument for reform of local UK schemes
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