Capital spending cuts put on hold

Action plan to cut carbon in built environment announced

The government has unveiled an action plan to work with industry bodies to cut carbon across the construction sector and built environment by 2050.

Landlords look to Osborne to boost investment

Housing associations and councils have called on chancellor George Osborne to help them access more private sector investment as part of next week’s Budget.

Leap of faith

House builders call for VAT cut

House builders have urged chancellor George Osborne to slash VAT ahead of next week’s Budget in order to feed consumer confidence.

Borrowing forecasts rise as economy falters

Chancellor George Osborne has increased UK government borrowing forecasts and reduced growth predictions in his autumn statement today.

Knocking down barriers

Finance Bill reforms aim to make it easier and cheaper to invest in the housing market. James Duncan, partner at Winckworth Sherwood, explains

Get some expert advice

Every week Inside Housing’s Need to Know section brings you best practice advice and information on the subjects most concerning you. Free with today’s magazine is the first ever Need to Know supplement. Here our Ask the Experts panel answer some of the key questions it raises

Get your Act together

With a host of legal acts coming into effect this year and next, Caroline Thorpe helps you to learn your lines so you can take to the housing stage with confidence

Cheaper by the Durkan

The contractor charged with giving an east London estate a facelift also threw in comprehensive energy retrofitting - at no extra cost. Jess McCabe finds out more

Sentenced to life without a home

Imprisonment and homelessness are among the more traumatic experiences that can befall an individual. All too often, the two are inextricably linked.