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This section contains the latest news, ministerial speeches, statements and articles from the Housing site.

For a full list of statistical releases, please visit the statistics pages of the website.

Healey announces major plans for more homes and fairer lettings to meet local needs

As part of the Government's Building Britain's Future plans, Housing Minister John Healey has said that construction of thousands of extra homes will begin in a matter of months, thanks to the £1.5 billion pound housing investment...
- Added: 29 June 2009
- Site: Housing
John Healey - Extra legal help for struggling homeowners

Housing Minister John Healey today announced more help for families facing repossession of their home with the doubling of extra funding for free, on-the-spot, legal advice in courts.
- Added: 22 June 2009
- Site: Housing
John Healey: Action to help developers during downturn and build greener buildings

Developers will be given more time to start building and further flexibility to adapt plans, under a package of new measures announced by Housing Minister John Healey today to support the industry during these tough economic times.
- Added: 18 June 2009
- Site: Housing

The Future of Green Building in Britain

Speech by Housing Minister Margaret Beckett at the 2009 Ecobuild conference.
- Published: 4 March 2009
- Speech by The Rt Hon Margaret Beckett MP
The role of Housing Associations in responding to the economic downturn

Speech by Housing Minister Margaret Beckett at the National Housing Federation's Leaders Forum.
- Published: 3 March 2009
- Speech by The Rt Hon Margaret Beckett MP
Real help for homeowners

Government is offering real help for those at risk of repossession.
- Published: 25 February 2009
- Article by The Rt Hon Margaret Beckett MP