Hope for renters in England facing eviction due to Covid arrears

21 Aug,2020 | Business, The Guardian

Announcement imminent on protections for tenants who fall behind with paymentsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRenters facing eviction after falling behind on rent during the coronavirus pandemic are awaiting an imminent government...

The Observer view on Tory fantasies about planning | Observer editorial

9 Aug,2020 | Business, The Guardian

Opinion Planning policy The Observer view on Tory fantasies about planning Observer editorial Robert Jenrick’s white paper will do little to solve the housing shortage

The Guardian view on planning: put people before profit | Editorial

6 Aug,2020 | Business, The Guardian

Opinion Housing The Guardian view on planning: put people before profit Editorial New green homes are needed, but the prime minister’s promise to cut red tape is a soundbite not a solution

The attack on planning laws reveals a government that doesn't play by the rules | Polly Toynbee

6 Aug,2020 | Business, The Guardian

Another day, another act of sabotage. Today the government announced plans to strip away the planning system in England that guarantees local authorities and local inhabitants a measure of say in what developers do to our surroundings. Ripping down familiar landmarks...

England’s planning reforms will create ‘generation of slums’

5 Aug,2020 | Business, The Guardian

RIBA and housing experts warn of erosion of building laws with fast-track proposalsHow planning shakeup will affect UK housingJack Airey: the aide who helped build red tape bonfireThe biggest shake-up of planning for decades has caused fury that moves to fast-track...