Tag: reform
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Planning permission reform boosts UK heat pump sales
The UK is making real progress on its goal to install 600,000 heat pumps each year by 2028. New research from energy company Aira shows a sharp rise in the number of people applying for heat pump grants through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, with applications up 54% in the first half of 2025 compared to…
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The quiet planning reform that could boost UK homebuilding
A little-known tweak to England’s planning rules could make it easier for small-scale housing projects, including self-builds, to get planning permission. The government’s proposed “medium-site” category aims to cut red tape for developments between 10 and 49 homes. While aimed at SME developers, it could also help self-builders and community-led groups unlock land and move…
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How Businesses Can Prepare for PAGA Reform Compliance
California is well-known for having some of the most rigorous labor requirements in the United States, especially concerning employee meal and rest breaks. These regulations have been in place for over two decades, but recent legislative changes raise the stakes for non-compliance. As of July 1, 2024, California reformed its Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA),…
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How Businesses Can Prepare for and Navigate PAGA Reform
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California is well-known for having some of the most rigorous labor requirements in the United States, especially concerning employee meal and rest breaks. These regulations have been in place for over two decades, but recent legislative changes raise the stakes for non-compliance. As of July 1, 2024, California reformed its Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA),…
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What’s in the Construction Products Reform Green Paper?
Simon Lewis and Michelle Essen review key points of the government’s consultation on its proposals for the reform of the construction products regime. (Image: Sergeevspb via Dreamstime) This 158-page Green Paper lays out the enormous complexity of our current system and the largescale changes proposed to transform the industry. It also poses 58 questions to…
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The end of leaseholds? Government pushes major housing reform
The Government has announced sweeping changes to homeownership, taking a step toward banning new leaseholds in England and Wales. The move, aimed at replacing the controversial system with commonhold ownership, promises to give homeowners greater control over their properties while addressing mounting complaints over spiraling service charges. These reforms could transform the way people manage…
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AECOM CEO says Trump’s permitting reform outweighs agency cuts
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The benefits of deregulation outweigh the harm of any potential funding cuts coming out of Washington, at least for one infrastructure contractor. On AECOM’s latest earnings call on Feb 4., CEO Troy Rudd addressed the concerns on…