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📰 News13 March 2026·2 min read·

UK Invests £100m to Fast-Track Planning for Homes, Transport & Energy

Source: govuk-visas

The UK government has announced a regulatory reset backed by £100 million in investment to accelerate planning approvals for homes, transport infrastructure, and clean energy projects. The move is described as a major boost to sustainable development, aimed at cutting bureaucratic delays in the planning system. The announcement was made on 12 March 2026.

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