Budget
BUDGET 2011 NEWS
Industry unpicks major Budget announcements
Last week’s Budget was always going to be underwhelming for construction after the industry was promised the earth in the autumn of last year.
Budget 2012: VAT introduced on heritage works
Heritage works are going to be subject to VAT from October this year the chancellor George Osborne said today, leading to predictions of a surge in alteration works as clients look to beat the deadline.
Budget 2012: Osborne cuts corporation tax by 2 per cent
Corporation tax is to be cut 24 per cent, a further 1 per cent than previously proposed, chancellor George Osborne announced in today’s Budget.
Budget 2012: Osborne announces slight upward revisions for growth
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has today announced a slight upward revision in UK economic growth, but unemployment is set to peak this year.
UK firms urge Chancellor to return to green growth
UK businesses including contractor Willmott Dixon and engineering consultants WSP have urged the Chancellor to invest in renewables and energy efficiency in his budget on Wednesday to spur economic growth.
Local authority mortgage scheme to be extended to new build
A major mortgage scheme offering 95 per cent loan to value is to be extended to new build property, Construction News has learned.
Plea for quicker help for new buyers
Housebuilders are lobbying the government for quicker help for first-time buyers after it emerged the shared equity scheme announced in the Budget would not kick in until September.
College schemes to use James Review
Proposals in the long-awaited James Review will be used in the procurement and construction of work to create 24 university technical colleges announced in the Budget.
Hopes for commercial property boost
UK property development could receive a huge cash injection under plans announced in last week’s Budget to make it easier for offshore investors and pension funds to invest in real estate here.
Carbon floor price 'severe blow' to UK steelmaking
Tata Steel’s European chief executive has said the introduction of a carbon floor price represents a potentially severe blow to the industry in the UK.
BUDGET 2011: First four regions name Enterprise Zone locations
Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester and London have become the first four areas to name the location of their Enterprise Zones.
BUDGET 2011: At a glance
The government unveiled a raft of measures in today’s Budget and Plan for Growth which it says will help provide growth for the construction industry in the year ahead.
BUDGET 2011: REGIONAL BREAKDOWNS
The effects of the Budget on the construction industry broken down by region.
BUDGET 2011 Regional Breakdown: West Midlands
The Government has guaranteed investment for the Midland Metro Extension
BUDGET 2011 Regional Breakdown: East of England
Investment in East Coast Mainline rolling stock, sustainable transport and science parks were among the highlights for the East of England in today’s budget.
BUDGET 2011 Regional Breakdown: East Midlands
An Enterprise Zone and two High Value Manufacturing Technology and Innovation Centres were among the highlights for the East Midlands in today’s budget.
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BUDGET 2011 Regional Breakdown: South East
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BUDGET 2011 Regional Breakdown: Wales
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BUDGET 2011 Regional Breakdown: London
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BUDGET 2011 Regional breakdown: South-west
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BUDGET 2011 Regional Breakdown: Scotland
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BUDGET 2011 Regional Breakdown: Northern Ireland
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BUDGET 2011 Regional Breakdown: Yorkshire and Humber
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BUDGET 2011: “Communist” land auctions incompatible with localism warns property industry
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BUDGET 2011 Regional Breakdown: North East
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BUDGET 2011 Regional Breakdown: North West
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BUDGET 2011: Government's 'greenest ever' claim in a 'sorry state'
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BUDGET 2011: Royal Docks to be London’s Enterprise Zone
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BUDGET 2011: Cost of procurement to be slashed by 20pc
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BUDGET 2011: Infrastructure investment plans in full
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BUDGET 2011: Enterprise Zones to boost infrastructure
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BUDGET 2011: Pledge to review construction red tape
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BUDGET 2011: Zero carbon homes standards dropped
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BUDGET 2011: Planning reforms in full
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BUDGET 2011: Stamp duty changes will unlock pension fund investment
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BUDGET 2011: Regional rail gets £200m boost
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BUDGET 2011: Extra £100m for potholes
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BUDGET 2011: Government to publish quarterly forward construction project programme
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BUDGET 2011: £100m for science centres
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BUDGET 2011: Government introduces ‘fair fuel stabiliser’ and cuts duty
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BUDGET 2011: Planning experts warn on change of use
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BUDGET 2011: Green Investment Bank borrowing powers delayed
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BUDGET 2011: Additional apprenticeships promised
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BUDGET 2011: Corporation tax to fall quicker than previously announced
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BUDGET 2011: 21 Enterprise Zones to be created
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BUDGET 2011: Osborne confirms package of planning measures
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BUDGET 2011: Osborne announces consultation on income tax / national insurance merge
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BUDGET 2011: Britain to become 'world leader' in green energy
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BUDGET 2011: Osborne promises support for manufacturing
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BUDGET 2011: Homebuy Direct gets Budget reincarnation
Budget 2011
OFFSITE BLOG
Budget 2011: the tiny carrot after the massive stick
If George Osborne smashed the construction industry with a heavy stick in the Comprehensive Spending Review, he offered it a baby carrot in today’s Budget.
BUDGET RESPONSE
BUDGET 2011: An encouraging start from Osborne says Aggregate Industries
Aggregate Industries director of sustainable construction Miles Watkins gives his view of George Osborne’s second Budget.
BUDGET 2011: Fuel duty changes will 'make a big difference' - Noble Francis
The changes announced by the Chancellor to fuel duty are equivalent to a saving of 4 pence on the levy, Construction Products Association economics director Noble Francis has calculated.
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BUDGET 2011: Small business growth strategy is just a first step, says Forum of Private Business
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BUDGET 2011: Gleeds chief warns over economy
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BUDGET 2011: CPA disappointed over housing refurb
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BUDGET 2011: Keep promises on red tape urges CECA
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BUDGET 2011: More competition expected from European contractors - Ernst & Young
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BUDGET 2011: Rail funding paves way for Northern Hub
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BUDGET 2011: Tax relief to non-doms to provide construction boost
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BUDGET 2011: Long view needed on roads maintenance
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BUDGET 2011: Kier to take advantage of training investment
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BUDGET 2011: EDF chief says new carbon floor price will help UK nuclear build
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BUDGET 2011: Housebuilders welcome package of measures
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BUDGET 2011: Aldersgate Group criticises green measures
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BUDGET 2011: 'A shot in the arm for housing' says HBF
