Concerns over infrastructure pressures are often used to block new planning applications… yet an estimated £9 billion in payments made by home builders to support infrastructure remains unspent by councils in England and Wales. It doesn’t add up.

Earlier this morning, our Executive Director David O'Leary spoke at the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee. A move from leasehold to commonhold needs to be supported by mortgage lenders, insurers and conveyancers. This must be a priority for Government

This time last month, we were bringing together emerging talent and industry leaders at the HBF Future Talent Conference for a day of insight, discussion and networking. It was inspiring to see energy and ambition from the apprentices, graduates, and trainees shaping the future of home building.

Tickets for HBF Wales Conference and Dinner 2026 are available now🎫 📍 Leonardo Hotel, Cardiff 📅 9 July 2026 Make sure your organisation is in the room 👉 buff.ly/x4GtS5j

Building the homes of the future starts with building the workforce behind them. At yesterday's HBF Skills Reception, MPs met apprentices, trainees, graduates and new entrants from across the home building industry to see first-hand the breadth of careers and entry routes our sector offers.

Government has announced an ‘emergency’ approach to tackle #Section106 Affordable Housing market challenges... … following sustained efforts by our team to increase awareness and understanding of the challenges within the S106 AH market, and the need for intervention.

No experience on site? You don't need to have worked in construction to become a Women into Home Building candidate. Career returners, career changers, women already working in the industry, and those looking for a fresh challenge are all encouraged to apply for the latest cohort. #WICWeek2026

There's still time to secure a discounted ticket to #HBFPolicyConference 2026 🐥 You can save up to £££ on your ticket by securing your place today 👇 Exclusive discount for #HBF members - save £174 when booking before 13 Feb buff.ly/b8omQzn

The HBF Technical Conference brings together industry experts to unpack the latest technical and regulatory shifts and what they mean for our sector. This year’s event will be held at Birmingham’s Austin Court on 10 Sept Sign up to stay informed when tickets become available 👉 buff.ly/AtVPKrc

There are diverse range of career pathways and entry routes available in the home building industry. Government support will be crucial to fully close the skills gap and meet housing ambitions.

Our voice is our power. That’s why Donald Trump and Republican leaders are trying so hard to suppress Americans’ votes in the upcoming elections. But we can fight, and we can win, by keeping up our efforts and standing up for our rights and freedoms in this country.

President Trump says he believes the suspect is a "lone wolf"

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Comcast News-MSNOW was so obvious in their bull manure work, even other platforms were calling out the pro-Trumpism drumbeat. 'ScaredBro' Scarborough and his now 3rd wife 'Meek' Mika, were 'love-nesting homewreckers' at-the-time and being leveraged by Trump, as was Matt Lauer.

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❓Do you have professional experience in developing and implementing #LawEnforcement and capacity building projects and activities? We are looking for a Senior Project Coordinator (AD8) to strengthen #CEPOL's International Cooperation Unit in Budapest. ⚠️ Apply until 7 June: link.europa.eu/wF3xfN

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Happy to have held our Fight for Colorado town hall in Alamosa! It’s been a great visit meeting with and listening to students and community members. I will continue to show up and meet Coloradans exactly where they’re at - no matter how far and wide. #Philforgovernor #COpolitics

Fire this dude already.

👏 Man City the turning point at last? 😟 Four teams for one place 🤔 Sean Dyche interview verdict @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by @stevebattlemuch.bsky.social, @petermblackburn.bsky.social and James Perch #nffc 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/3z32zmj9 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/nysxwy4h

"His legacy is a titan of the NASCAR world and of the auto racing world in general." @MartySmithESPN on Kyle Busch's life and legacy.

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Cloud VS Reno #FinalFantasy #FFVIIRemake

How can you trust and follow the silent pull of your true passions? How does following your authentic desires guide you towards your true path and happiness? #VibrationMentor #CLManifestation

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I am LIVE on The Stephen A. Smith Show and the conversation is getting REAL. HOLLA AT YA BOY!! If you’re calling in, have your takes READY. No hesitation. No weak points. 📞 (888-623-3646) 🎧: Original post

Brockovichdatacenter.com AI isn’t just floating around “in cloud“. It’s powered by enormous physical facilities, using massive amount of electricity, water, and land. Erin Brockovich says communities deserve to know what’s being built around them before the deals are signed.

Indie Retro News: Echodrome - This Commodore Amiga game by PixelPlop is fantastic! [UPDATE] t.co/FnGhYCeyxd #amiga #retrogaming #games @amigabill.bsky.social @c64cade.com

A game doesn't just test how someone applies tactics. It shows you how they think, communicate, and handle pressure when the situation breaks against them. (Members Only) Listen here: warontherocks.com/episode/sold...

Soils. Beneath our feet almost everywhere but often forgotten. Absolutely key to progress on nature, water and climate. New episode out today. Niki visits a no-till farm and speaks to soil expert Ellen Fay. Click below to listen ⬇️ bit.ly/PP_soils

Gute Politik bedeutet, auf Expert*innen und Betroffene zu hören. Markus #Söder macht oft das Gegenteil davon. Das ist für unser Land ein Problem. #bayern #grüne #söderisst

Back at it again in the 305! The Mets, after losing the first game against the Marlins, look to even up the series with Freddy Peralta on the mound. Stay tuned for coverage all day today by me for @metsmerized.bsky.social! #Mets

Audio Director Dominic Vega takes us through how we’re adding a needle-drop moments to the game experience. Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition upgrade. bit.ly/007FirstLigh... #EarnTheNumber #007FirstLight

🚨 AI scams are getting smarter. Jocelyn Burnham discusses voice cloning, deepfakes, and digital awareness while encouraging people to explore AI firsthand and think critically about the technology shaping everyday life. 🎧 youtu.be/Ql8L_86V3qQ #AI #Technology #DigitalSafety

🚨JUST IN: Police are searching for burglary suspects wanted in a series of break-ins at the Town Centre in Laurel, Maryland. @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy Shomari Stone has the surveillance video.

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Neera Tanden: ICE officers must follow the laws of law enforcement but Trump has ensured that there are no protections for us.

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Matt Taibbi says that Trump isn't a p*dophile, that it's a "stretch" to say Jeffrey Epstein is a p*dophile, and he's blaming the media for the WHCD shooting.

all it was missing was Pac yelling Fore! after launching Darby #aew #fairwaytohell #darbyallin #pac

Martina, Josiah and Ammi Burke parroting their usual bolloxology in Galway this evening. Say what you like about Micheál Martin and we're no fans of his. But he treated the Burkes with the contempt they deserve. Enoch Burke holds the key to his own cell after all, which the Burkes refuse to accept.

'Recently, this Israeli terrorist, Niro Levy, a popular fitness instructor for soldiers only, took a "holiday in Lebanon", squatting and destroying the houses of displaced Lebanese.'

Busta Rhymes, Paul Rosenberg’s Silence and the Eminem Deal Drama Busta Rhymes reflects on a tense behind-the-scenes story involving Paul Rosenberg, silence, industry pressure and the drama surrounding a possible Eminem deal. #BustaRhymes

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Level design is going well, just chilling in the trees 😌🌲 #GodotEngine #GameDev #IndieDev

"Deluxe healthcare benefits" for "fake refugees". What do you think about Pierre Poilievre's strategy on immigration and healthcare? @arnokopecky.bsky.social's not a fan... 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/022426Arno 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/022426 #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

oh shit. do i have to be a dude now? gotta delete my post about gender from the other day 😂 #gender #AlphaMale #trans #trangender #joke

SpaceForest launched its sounding rocket from Poland via a mobile ‘launch pad’. www.esa.int/Enabling_Sup...

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Can't believe Vanilla Ice has sold out.

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Democrats did this, democrats that collaborate and work with Fascists. If you think you can work with democrats who do this, you are deluding yourself. leaders don't get to escape culpability "just giving orders" is even dumber than "just following orders"

How will Antonio Reynoso represent Puerto Ricans if elected to the 7th Congressional District?

Even the most amoral and #corrupt president in US history once in a while has to back off a scheme so outrageous that his own party howls with rare indignation.

That is, this is what they believed: it could never happen, because they are very strong, very powerful, and everyone is afraid of them. But it turns out to be different," he added.

Viral claim alert 🚨: Can cannabis really “kill” hantavirus? The facts say no. Health agencies and current evidence show there’s zero proof it can prevent or treat the disease. Don’t let misinformation spread faster than the truth ❌🦠✅ #FactCheck #HealthMyths srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/no-e...