Home building is becoming increasingly unviable across many parts of England and Wales. Rising policy, taxation & regulatory pressures mean build costs have risen by on average £76,000 per home since 2020. At the same time, demand-side constraints and ongoing barriers are compounding the challenge

Last year, home builders provided around £1.3 billion to support community infrastructure… From national developers to regional builders, the industry plays a valuable role in the places people live and work. #NewHomesWeek #HomeBuilding

How would you describe your overall outlook on the housing market over the next three months in each region you operate in? Take 5 minutes to complete our survey and help us build a clearer picture of current conditions 👉 buff.ly/bOvbXlH

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.

Last chance to save: Early booking for the HBF AGM and Annual Lunch ends tomorrow 📢 Exclusive to HBF members, secure your individual ticket - or book a table today 👉 buff.ly/9gZ3ZZ0 buff.ly/UpBvRW6

📢 Final call for applications to the spring intake of our Women into Home Building Programme. Applications close this Sunday, 22 March. The 3-week programme will take place from May. 📍 Placements are available on home building sites across England, Wales and Scotland. Apply at buff.ly/XSsXdFd

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.

Two years of Biodiversity Net Gain… is it delivering? Take 5 minutes to have your say. As we approach the second anniversary of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), HBF is gathering feedback on how the 10% requirement, introduced in 2024, is working in practice across the home building sector.

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

In just one month, the Welsh public will head to the polls to choose their next Government. With private housing delivery in Wales approaching an all-time low, urgent action is needed to create a policy environment that supports home building. Read the full blueprint 👉 buff.ly/0HLcemz

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My baby girl Bean, who we adopted from Penny Angels Beagle Rescue in February 2021 had to be put down yesterday due to so many ailments. Rest easy Baby Girl! #Beagles #MyBsbyGirl #CrossedTheRainbow #Dog

NBC is using the Kentucky Derby to debut its “Summer on NBC” NBC100 spot, a 30-second promo airing May 2 on NBC and Peacock and rolling out across linear, digital, social, and streaming to spotlight the network’s summer live lineup. Read more 👉 https://adweek.it/4ekMvaZ

Wemby wasn't called for a foul here???

Kingfishers can turn their heads almost completely around, allowing them to rotate it nearly 360 degrees. Nature never ceases to amaze 💙 📽: Jennie Smith

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¿Qué estudiante no querría una profesora así?

You are not just observing reality. You are feeding it. Every thought you return to. Every story you replay. Every fear you scroll past but still feel… It’s not neutral. Attention is creative energy. And right now ~ collectively… #consciousnessshift #lawofattention #spiritualawakening #energyflows

National Cinema Dictionary: B is for Bosnian and Herzegovinian Cinema. Grbavica (Jasmila Žbanić, 2006). A post-war drama.

New Article Spotlight: Nine Years After Marawi: Can Reconstruction Truly Heal a Wounded City in the Philippines? Concrete has risen from the ruins of war, but justice, dignified return, and social recovery remain painfully incomplete. Read here: peacenews.com/nine-years-a...

Poverty is slavery. Elizabeth Warren calls out C.E.O.s for thinking Americans should go without healthcare – the largest cause of bankruptcy in the US – so that the super-rich can buy more mansions and super-yachts. #oligarchy #dictatorship #dictatortrump

Nathan MacKinnon after being hit by a puck in the face. 😳 Subscribe 👉 @funny_as_puck #Hockey #NHL

#HolocaustMemorialDay #Auschwitz80 "We are not safe. You have to be awake." Sound on. 🔊🔊

My Professor Turo cosplay from Pokémon Violet might not be 100% accurate, since his bodysuit is not sleeveless. I didn’t made them to avoid crunch, but tbh I like it better without! 🩵💙💜 #pokemon #professorturo #cosplay #コスプレ #ポケモン #spandex #lycra #zentai #scruff #gaymer #bara #himbo #asiandaddy

Israeli airstrikes struck the town of al-Baqbouq in Lebanon this morning, as the country continues to ignore the ceasefire agreement.

Just saw #MHWilds NEW winter/holiday hub -- it's gorgeous!😍 The Palico/baby Seikret details/actions too are adorable!🥰 Thanks to: klauste & buttermilk01 for the raids & love!❤️🙏 Def check 'em out! Sent the raid & love to @airiesummer.com for her Bleed Purple celebration!🎉

Saint George’s Day: it’s not about the clichés. Out walking with Timo today and thinking about what this day really means. For me, it’s simple: check in on your neighbour, celebrate our differences and do your bit locally. That’s how we build a happier Norfolk. 🌿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Vinicunca, the mountain of the seven colors, Peru 🇵🇪

repost @codecdecodec on IG equal but not equal #genartclub #generativeart #creativecoding

Sen Andy Kim explains ICE said they wouldn’t let any governor into their detention facilities because they aren’t federal officers. He added pressure also needs to be placed on the Republicans to show up for their constituents who are also detained. #DelaneyHall #NJ #HungerStrike

So, wealthy British tax avoiders are fleeing Dubai. Money saved on taxes is useless in a place without stability. In the UK, taxes are high, but they fund the nation’s stability. They pay for our institutions, public services, & infrastructure, & help reduce inequality. #r4today

When a lion cub playfully bites its mother, it’s learning how to survive. That instinct is why humans invented theatre. We play out events to understand our reality. From childhood to the language you speak, human connection is one massive game.

Danse Macabre Bookmark this and we will revisit on Thursday. 😤

Bonus points if you name an enemy. Top Video Game songs - VGSQ Guessing Game Video Game Song Quiz #guessinggame #vgsq #silenthill #silenthill2

O bolsa família é um programa social necessário e que auxilia milhões de pessoas no país. Quem é contra o programa ou é gente ruim ou ignorante. #bolsafamília #governofederal #programasocial #filhosdobolsafamilia

The U.S. is ramping up pressure on Cuba again. Intelligence warnings, drone allegations, and a possible Raúl Castro indictment now have some comparing it to the Cold War playbook.

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A character I love

September 18, 2020. This clapback video changed everything.

A mermaid found a swimming lad, Picked him for her own, Pressed her body to his body, Laughed: and plunging down Forgot in cruel happiness That even lovers drown. -W.B. Yeats #AiCommunity #aivideo #CreativeAi #mermaidmonday

I bet he was hoppy to be free. Lettuce pray

Always love how it wipes the fun and whimsy from the previous film within two minutes of it starting, and re contextualizes with a simple music change, and a little stock footage.

Let’s go. “You Can Fight Fascism in a Feather Boa” by Jillian Stacia, from her book Set the Bone. #poetry #keepdancing #poetryreading #coping #soothingvoice

そういえば最近、読書用に電子書籍リーダー買おうか迷ってて🤔 Kindle（ amzn.to/4tBXpgl ）も軽くて良いんだけど… 冷静に考えると ここまで出すなら少し足して iPad系にした方が色々できてコスパ良い気がしてきた😂 みんなは専用機派？それともタブレット派？📱 🔗 iPadなら動画もサクサクだよね☺️ ： amzn.to/4uL6i8u 🎥 【今日のAI動画②】（PixAI） 教会の前でレム風の女の子が大型バイクに跨る🏍️✨ これ、今にもエンジン音が鳴って走り出しそうな躍動感じゃない⁉️ #PR

We’re proud to partner with Pharmacist Support once again this year to promote well-being in the pharmacy profession! This Stress Awareness Month #LeadWithLove, we’re shining a light on self-care, mental health and resilience. For more details: bit.ly/426QqAp #PharmacyShow

*The clerk is an alien lately, most of the time this is figurative, but currently it is literal. His whiskers are not whiskers, they are more like strange antennae, they glow strange colors that mean things you don't know. He looks up at the sky at night, as though he's from somewhere else.*

An Independent Panel on Evidence for Action against AMR #IPEA is needed to help countries develop equitable, evidence-informed AMR policies as a global public good. 📎 Read the policy brief: amrpolicy.org/resources/ip... 💡 Watch the webinar: www.globalstrategylab.org/events/shapi...

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The Kylie doc dropped on Netflix and somehow we already had the Barbie. This is not a bit. Anyone else watching? #SleepoverTradingCo #KylieMinogue #Barbie #Collectibles #Netflix

I’m just adding more to the pile everyday 🥰 #reading #books #tbr #bookbuying #bookcollection #booksky

Celebs, cosplay, and pure fan magic await in just two days at FAN EXPO Denver ✨ Get your tickets now and be a part of something epic. spr.ly/63324B8p6P6

Jaaja has a taste for Otterbox

Transform your space today. Inbox us the word "REMODEL" to talk! 📲 #StressFreeRemodel #ContractorWork #HomeDesign #TurnkeyProject #[YourCity]Builders

On this day in 2022: The Kia Forum was RED HOT for the Bucks, the Hardys, Darby Allin, and Jurassic Express on #AEWDynamite. This crowd was big and awesome. 🔥 (via AEW)

Ted Cruz on high gas prices: "I don't think it's gonna impact the midterms. I've seen no data that suggests this is having a big impact on the midterms. Under Biden, gas prices ... "

Dan Goldman accused Brad Lander of refusing to debate him throughout the campaign before Monday night's NY1 debate.

What Kyiv looked like last night.

Día 3 y 4 jugando al 007: First Light 🤩 Ya entramos a las misiones principales y me sorprende la cantidad de gente que el juego puede soportar en los escenarios. La inmersión está muy buena. La misión en el hotel me encantó y hace que el juego sea candidato a GOTY por ahora.

Xàfec a la vall d’en bas, uns 20 litres en 10 minuts He quedat ben xop

On repeat from now until the midterms.