MPs told safety regulator delays forcing industry job cuts

The head of the Construction Leadership Council has warned MPs that delays gaining building safety regulator approvals on projects are now one of three major blockages to delivering Government housing targets.
Mark Reynolds, co-chair of the CLC, was giving evidence to MPs on the Housing Committee investigating whether Government housing targets can be met.
He said that Gateway 2 approvals needed to start construction had joined planning and nutrient neutrality issues as the chief blockers of del