{"id":11688,"date":"2026-06-25T08:27:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T08:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/?p=11688"},"modified":"2026-06-25T08:44:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T08:44:25","slug":"thursday-25-06-2026-news-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/daily-news\/thursday-25-06-2026-news-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Thursday: 25\/06\/2026 \/ News"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Daily News: 25\/06\/2026<\/h6>\n

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Your daily round-up of key housing news, funding, partnerships and policy updates across the UK.<\/div>\n <\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

Graham has been appointed by City of Lincoln Council to deliver the next phase of the Charterholme development, supporting a major regeneration programme that will provide around 3,200 new homes alongside essential infrastructure. <\/span> The Construction Index<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Newlon Housing Trust has secured a \u00a3100m funding facility from The Housing Finance Corporation, providing cost-effective finance to support affordable housing delivery and becoming the first borrower under THFC\u2019s new multi-vehicle funding structure. <\/span> The Housing Finance Corporation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Plus Dane Housing has secured \u00a330m in funding from Principality Commercial to support affordable housing development and investment in existing homes across Cheshire and Merseyside, strengthening its capacity to deliver new homes and improve housing quality. <\/span> Plus Dane Housing Ltd<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The RSH has awarded C1 consumer grades to Croydon Churches Housing Association, Livv Housing Group, Prima Housing Group and Two Rivers Housing, while Nottingham City Council improved from C3 to C2 following progress in repairs, maintenance and tenant engagement. <\/span> GOV.UK<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Barcud has completed more than \u00a31.8m of energy-efficiency improvements to 130 homes across mid Wales through the ECO4 programme, helping improve energy performance, reduce household energy costs and enhance residents\u2019 comfort. <\/span> Barcud<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Adaston and Synergize have secured places on Procure Plus\u2019 \u00a3695m national building safety framework, while Sisk has been confirmed for the \u00a3280m next residential phase of the Battersea Power Station redevelopment. Separately, CField Construction has secured \u00a3176m of work from Fusion Group to deliver major student accommodation developments in London and Glasgow. <\/span>LABM Weekly<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Cruden has reported a development pipeline exceeding \u00a31bn, reflecting strong growth across its housebuilding operations, expansion into new markets and continued investment in future projects, reinforcing its position in Scotland\u2019s residential development sector. <\/span> Scottish Construction Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Barcud Group has launched a new five-year business plan aimed at responding to major changes facing the Welsh housing sector. The strategy sets out ambitions to strengthen services, invest in homes and support future housing delivery across its communities. <\/span> Housing Digital<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Analysis suggests that one in six babies in England live in overheated homes, highlighting growing concerns around housing quality and climate resilience. Separately, the Housing Ombudsman has published a new insight report identifying lessons from recent investigations and opportunities for landlords to improve complaint handling, service delivery and resident outcomes. <\/span> The Guardian<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Housing Ombudsman Service<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Construction firms are facing renewed cost pressures as rising oil prices, steel tariffs and carbon taxes are expected to drive another period of inflation across the sector, increasing project costs over the next two years. <\/span> Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Government has announced \u00a3100bn of private investment in clean energy projects to support decarbonisation, economic growth and energy security. Meanwhile, the Welsh Government has allocated an additional \u00a320m for social housing, although concerns remain over funding levels needed to meet delivery targets. <\/span> GOV.UK<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Housing Today (register)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Plans have been unveiled for 1,300 homes between a Wiltshire town and neighbouring village, while a controversial 400-home scheme near Woodley has secured approval. Elsewhere, Habiko has submitted plans for 342 affordable flats in Chester, proposals for more than 200 homes in Leeds have been lodged, and redevelopment plans to replace ageing council homes in Cambridge are progressing. <\/span> Gazette & Herald<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Stockport Nub News<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> BBC<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> Housing Digital<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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