tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-05-20T16:32:07+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/strongerstandardsand-training-toimprovebuilding-safety2026-05-20T16:32:07+01:00Stronger standards and training to improve building safetyThe government has published updates for a more consistent and accountable building safety system, acting on the recommendations in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/housing-and-planning-minister-speech-to-ukreiif-20262026-05-19T11:27:00+01:00Housing and Planning Minister speech to UKREiiF 2026The Housing and Planning Minister's speech at the UK Real Estate and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) on 19 May 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-national-housing-bank-strengthens-oversight-with-appointment-of-non-executive-directors2026-04-14T10:50:00+01:00New National Housing Bank strengthens oversight with appointment of non‑executive directorsTwo senior leaders with extensive careers in the regeneration and investment sectors have joined the National Housing Bank Board as independent non-executive directorstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-860m-joint-venture-between-homes-england-capitalcentric-and-swiss-life-asset-managers-makes-first-acquisition-in-manchester2026-04-08T10:02:00+01:00Landmark £860 million joint venture between Homes England, Capital&Centric and Swiss Life Asset Managers makes first acquisition in ManchesterThe Impact&Places housing partnership is expected to deliver 2,250 homes across the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-housing-bank-and-aviva-to-invest-100-million-to-build-thousands-of-high-quality-family-homes-in-uk-towns-and-cities2026-03-31T13:00:00+01:00National Housing Bank and Aviva to invest £100 million to build thousands of high-quality family homes in UK towns and citiesThe first sites in Liverpool and Manchester will see 300 aspirational homes built on brownfield sites in well‑connected locations in boost to regional economies and communities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/stalled-housing-and-employment-sites-to-be-unlocked-with-new-165-million-road-fund2026-03-30T00:01:00+01:00Stalled housing and employment sites to be unlocked with new £165 million road fundFund will support transport links so stalled housing and employment sites can go ahead.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/70m-funding-to-address-building-safety-professional-shortages2026-03-26T14:01:19+00:00£70m funding to address building safety professional shortagesNew £70 million funding has been announced to address shortages in building safety professions and help build 1.5 million homes.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-from-the-secretary-of-state-and-the-mayor-of-london-final-proposed-package-of-support-for-housebuilding-in-london2026-03-26T09:07:36+00:00Letter from the Secretary of State and the Mayor of London: final proposed package of support for housebuilding in LondonThe Secretary of State and the Mayor of London have written to developers, Registered Providers and London Boroughs to confirm the final proposed package of emergency measures to support housebuilding in the capital.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/emergency-action-to-kickstart-london-housebuilding2026-03-25T14:00:58+00:00Emergency action to kickstart London housebuildingThe Housing Secretary and Mayor of London have confirmed emergency measures today to accelerate housebuilding in the capital.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/housing-secretary-delivers-call-to-arms-to-get-britain-building2026-03-25T13:29:00+00:00Housing Secretary delivers 'call to arms' to get Britain buildingThe Housing Secretary's speech at the Home Builders Federation annual conference this week (Tuesday 24 March). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-strengthens-senior-leadership-ahead-of-delivery-focused-year2026-03-02T11:31:06+00:00Homes England strengthens senior leadership ahead of delivery-focused yearHomes England has appointed Caroline Patterson as Chief Financial Officer, completing a series of senior leadership appointments that position the agency for a significant year of delivery.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/developers-selected-to-transform-two-former-hotbeds-of-sheffield-industry-into-thriving-new-neighbourhoods-with-up-to-1300-new-homes2026-02-25T10:30:00+00:00Developers selected to transform two former hotbeds of Sheffield industry into thriving new neighbourhoods with up to 1,300 new homesCapital&Centric and Great Places to jointly regenerate Furnace Hill, while igloo Regeneration to lead transformation of Neepsend.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-announces-refreshed-executive-leadership-team-with-two-new-appointments2026-02-20T12:10:50+00:00Homes England announces refreshed Executive Leadership Team with two new appointmentsHomes England has today announced two new executive leadership appointments, bringing extensive experience and trusted leadership to the agency as it enters a pivotal year for delivery in local communities across the country…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/flagship-accelerator-unlocks-125000-homes-and-takes-on-new-sites2026-01-29T14:24:00+00:00Flagship accelerator unlocks 125,000 homes and takes on new sitesPhase 2 of the New Homes Accelerator has been launched today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bsr-becomes-standalone-body-in-landmark-step-towards-single-construction-regulator2026-01-27T09:26:33+00:00BSR becomes standalone body in landmark step towards single construction regulatorThe Building Safety Regulator will put residents at the heart of everything it does and promote higher standards and culture change in the built environment.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-enters-building-lease-with-vistry-for-former-city-hospital-site-in-birmingham-with-plans-to-deliver-750-new-homes2026-01-21T09:00:00+00:00Homes England enters building lease with Vistry for former City Hospital site in Birmingham with plans to deliver 750 new homesThe historic site is set for a new chapter after extensive cross-sector collaboration.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-homes-boost-for-yorkshire-as-family-run-housebuilder-agrees-game-changer-loan-with-homes-england2026-01-15T00:00:00+00:00New homes boost for Yorkshire as family-run housebuilder agrees “game changer” loan with Homes EnglandYorkshire Homes secures SME Accelerator loan – designed to help small and medium-sized developers build more homes, more quickly.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/experienced-regeneration-leader-appointed-to-key-role-at-homes-england-as-agency-embarks-on-pivotal-year-of-delivery-for-local-communities2026-01-07T00:00:00+00:00Experienced regeneration leader appointed to key role at Homes England as agency embarks on pivotal year of delivery for local communitiesJohn Reid will join government’s housing and regeneration agency in March 2026 to lead new national hub, working hand-in-hand with regional teams, as strategic plan comes into action.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/board-member-reappointments--22025-12-23T15:23:56+00:00Board Member ReappointmentsLesley-Ann Nash and Mark Henderson reappointed to Homes England’s Boardtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-homes-england-strategy-to-supercharge-collaboration-and-accelerate-delivery-of-new-homes-sustainableplacesand-local-growth2025-12-11T00:00:00+00:00New Homes England strategy to supercharge collaboration and accelerate delivery of new homes, sustainable places and local growthGovernment’s housing and regeneration Agency sets out plans to deliver new homes, transform the housing market, support housing-led regeneration and drive innovation.