Archive for April 11th, 2012

Retailers still coy on Green Deal

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Sainsbury’s, Tesco and M&S don’t rule out Green Deal involvement, but are not on provider list

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Ministers warned over Part L plans amid media backlash

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But so-called “tax on conservatories” doesn’t apply to the majority of conservatories

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George Clarke appointed empty homes adviser

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Architect and TV presenter George Clarke is to be an independent adviser to the Government to help bring thousands of empty homes back into use for families in need of stable, secure homes, Ministers have announced. (continues…)

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Red tape holding back councils cut by more than a quarter

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The Government has reduced the amount of ‘red tape’ data collections it expects councils to send by over a quarter – giving them more time to focus on residents and local priorities, Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has announced. (continues…)

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No manslaughter charge over ‘wind tunnel’ death

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CPS advises against prosecuting architect for Leeds tower fatality

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