Election

Housebuilding targeted in post-election plans
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The new Labour government has set housing and construction firmly at the heart of its plans to kickstart the economy. How can timber help put UK construction back on track? New Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP used her first major speech to re-implement mandatory housebuilding targets, and commit to building 1.5...
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YIMBY v NIMBY – Battle for the future of UK housing
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Our Policy Executive, Jack Clappen, looks at the key takeaways from the 2023 party conference season and what it means for the timber industry.  Housing is set to be a key battleground in the 2024 election, with renters, home-owners, and new buyers all struggling amidst a cost-of-living crisis. Rents are...
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