All Politics articles – Page 30
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NewsMcAslan-led panel voices concerns over Iranian embassy
John McAslan said he is “deeply concerned” over plans for the new Iranian embassy proposed by Austrian firm Daneshgar Architects in Kensington, London.
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NewsScottish Government asked to step in over controversial Edinburgh scheme
The Scottish Government has been asked to investigate the involvement of the country’s chief planner in a £1 billion development on the edge of Edinburgh.
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NewsDittmar persists with Prince's Foundation design review plans
The head of the Prince of Wales’ architectural charity has said it has not been put off by the criticism heaped on it since admitting it was looking at running its own design reviews.
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NewsCabe courts private sector as axe looms
The extension of the kind of paid-for design review service Cabe is carrying out for Crossrail is the key to whether or not the watchdog has a future, according to its chairman.
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NewsPrince's Foundation bids for Cabe powers
The Prince of Wales’ architectural charity is weighing up a plan to fill the gap left by Cabe by carrying out design reviews.
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NewsRedundancy letters go round Cabe
Virtually the whole of Cabe’s staff have been put on notice of redundancy
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NewsRemainder of BSF cut by 40%
The remainder schemes within the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme are being hit with a further 40% of cuts, affecting some 600 projects.
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NewsCabe fights to survive as DCMS pulls plug
Top brass at Cabe are beginning a frantic search to find alternative sources of funding after it was confirmed the design watchdog is due to be axed next year
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NewsRIBA's plea to government over Cabe
The RIBA has called on the government not to abandon good design following DCMS and CLG’s decision to end funding to Cabe
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NewsOsborne announces £15bn for school buildings
Chancellor George Osborne today announced £15 billion would be invested in the country’s crumbling school estate.
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NewsSchool heads’ fury over Browne report
Only the rich will be able to afford to study architecture, Schosa warns government
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NewsQuangos react to 'bonfire' news
Stiff upper lips at Cabe as heritage bodies celebrate their reprieve
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Government scraps almost 200 quangos
Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude today revealed the fate of 900 quangos.
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NewsCabe chief executive's letter to staff
Richard Simmons tells Cabe staff that merger with EH has been ruled out.
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Caroline Flint to head Labour's communities team
Former housing minister Caroline Flint is to head the shadow communities and local government team as shadow secretary of state, Labour leader Ed Miliband has announced.
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NewsPrince Charles speaks about Chelsea Barracks controversy
Prince Charles has broken his silence over his controversial meddling in Rogers Stirk Harbour’s £3 billion Chelsea Barracks development, admitting his intervention “produced the desired effect”.
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NewsMP queries hefty second degree fees
The case of a young designer whose attempt to retrain as an architect has been thwarted by a rule that would force him to pay sky-high fees has prompted his MP to ask the further education minister to investigate.Ben Potter, who has worked as an architectural assistant and already has ...
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NewsConstruction industry suffers crisis of confidence
Confidence in the construction industry has dropped back to the levels seen in the recession.
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Arup chairman joins prime minister's select group
Arup’s chairman Philip Dilley has joined a select advisory group of UK business leaders who will offer prime minister David Cameron feedback on issues facing the UK.
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NewsProtests brewing over Olympic bias towards the South
London and the South-east are monopolising the business benefits of the 2012 Olympics, according to new research.