tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-08-19T13:31:19+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/building-safety-regulator-appoints-independent-chair-of-residents-panel 2026-08-19T13:31:19+01:00 Building Safety Regulator appoints Independent Chair of Residents’ Panel Gill Kernick will lead the panel in providing independent advice to the regulator, ensuring that residents stay at the heart of its work. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/operational-notice-for-corporate-approved-inspectors-limited 2026-07-21T08:37:58+01:00 Operational notice for Corporate Approved Inspectors Limited Information for project owners following creditors' voluntary liquidation of Corporate Approved Inspectors Limited. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bsr-to-introduce-more-proportionate-and-targeted-approach-for-higher-risk-building-assessments 2026-07-09T13:19:51+01:00 BSR to introduce more proportionate and targeted approach for higher-risk building assessments The Building Safety Regulator will update its approach to building assessment certificates, providing greater support for duty holders while maintaining high standards of building safety. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/directions-under-the-building-act-1984-for-telecommunications-related-building-work-circular-022026 2026-07-09T10:44:29+01:00 Directions under the Building Act 1984 for telecommunications related building work, Circular 02/2026 ​​This circular draws attention to the publication of type relaxation directions for some telecommunications building work.​ tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/strongerstandardsand-training-toimprovebuilding-safety 2026-05-20T16:32:07+01:00 Stronger standards and training to improve building safety The 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/news/bsr-plans-to-reduce-external-remediation-delays-and-improve-management-of-application-caseloads 2026-04-08T10:00:05+01:00 BSR plans to reduce external remediation delays and improve management of application caseloads The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) introduces a comprehensive external remediation improvement plan to reduce delays to higher-risk building safety works. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-62m-fund-for-fire-alarms-to-keep-residents-safe-and-costs-down-for-leaseholders 2026-04-01T13:13:24+01:00 New £62m fund for fire alarms to keep residents safe and costs down for leaseholders The new Interim Measures Alarm Fund will further incentivise the installation of common fire alarms in buildings waiting for remediation works to be completed. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/70m-funding-to-address-building-safety-professional-shortages 2026-03-26T14:01:19+00:00 £70m funding to address building safety professional shortages New £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/news/government-launches-new-consultation-as-part-of-commitment-to-introduce-mandatory-certification-for-fire-risk-assessors 2026-03-26T12:38:06+00:00 Government launches new consultation as part of commitment to introduce mandatory certification for fire risk assessors The government has launched a consultation as part of commitment to introduce mandatory certification for fire risk assessors in wake of Grenfell Tower tragedy tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/the-future-homes-and-buildings-standards-building-circular-012026 2026-03-24T15:28:00+00:00 The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: Building Circular 01/2026 Circular announcing the updates to Building Regulations following the publication of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-cracks-down-on-unsafe-and-unregulated-building-products-in-response-to-grenfell-tower-tragedy 2026-02-25T15:22:37+00:00 Government cracks down on unsafe and unregulated building products in response to Grenfell Tower tragedy Major proposals to strengthen the construction products used in buildings across the country have been published today in a crackdown on unregulated practices. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bsr-becomes-standalone-body-in-landmark-step-towards-single-construction-regulator 2026-01-27T09:26:33+00:00 BSR becomes standalone body in landmark step towards single construction regulator The 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/publications/potential-risks-from-transfer-slabs-in-buildings 2025-12-19T16:47:26+00:00 Potential risks from transfer slabs in buildings Information about potential structural issues and risks associated with transfer slabs in buildings, issued by the Building Safety Regulator. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/single-construction-regulator-to-ensure-standards-across-sector 2025-12-17T12:15:05+00:00 Single Construction Regulator to ensure standards across sector Plans for a new regulator to bring together standards across buildings, products and professionals in the construction sector have been announced today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/operational-notice-for-assent-building-control-compliance-limited 2025-11-19T12:47:12+00:00 Operational notice for Assent Building Control Compliance Limited Information for project owners following winding-up orders made against Assent Building Control Compliance Ltd, LB Building Control Ltd and Oculus Building Consultancy Ltd. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/amendments-to-approved-document-t-toilets-circular-022025 2025-11-03T09:30:08+00:00 Amendments to Approved Document T (toilets): Circular 02/2025 Circular announcing the replacement of Approved Document T to make clarifications. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-measures-announced-to-ramp-up-housebuilding-in-london 2025-10-23T00:00:00+01:00 New measures announced to ramp up housebuilding in London New emergency measures announced today to tackle the housebuilding crisis in London and unlock tens of thousands of homes across the capital. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed 2025-09-30T16:32:40+01:00 Interim Chief Construction Adviser appointed The role will provide expert, independent advice to ministers and government on building safety and regulatory reform. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/membership-of-fundamental-review-of-building-regulations-guidance 2025-07-31T00:00:00+01:00 Membership of Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance The government has appointed six members to the Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance panel today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/deadline-set-for-unsafe-cladding-removal 2025-07-17T16:39:12+01:00 Deadline set for unsafe cladding removal Strict deadlines for landlords to fix unsafe cladding and over £1 billion allocated to make social tenants safe.