The King's Speech 2026 housing safety bill to speed up remediation for people living in homes with unsafe cladding.
Why linked: Building Safety Regulator charging scheme 2026–27; fiscal/operational foundation for BSR delivery of remediation functions
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) introduces a comprehensive external remediation improvement plan to reduce delays to higher-risk building safety works.
Why linked: Ministerial statement on improving building safety systems in higher-risk buildings; substantive statement from responsible department on building safety and remediation context
UIN: HCWS1484 An effective and efficient building control system underpins the fundamental safety of homes and communities across the country, built on the expertise of skilled professionals. Today I announce further steps the Department is taking to make sure this …
Why linked: Ministerial statement on improving building safety systems in higher-risk buildings; substantive statement from responsible department on building safety and remediation context
UIN: HLWS1486 My Honourable Friend the Minister for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy (Samantha Dixon MBE MP) has today made the following statement:An effective and efficient building control system underpins the fundamental safety of homes and communities across th...
Why linked: Building Safety Levy statement (March 2025) - relevant to funding mechanisms and developer liability for remediation costs
UIN: HCWS546 The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced a power for the Secretary of State to introduce a levy on new residential buildings requiring certain building control approvals in England, to raise revenue for the purpose of building safety expenditure. …
Why linked: Building Safety Levy statement (March 2025) - relevant to funding and cost-recovery mechanisms for remediation
UIN: HLWS544 My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Local Growth and Building Safety (Alex Norris MP) has today made the following statement:The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced a power for the Secretary of State to introduce …