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Mon, March 3, 2025
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Revealed: The law you've never heard of that stops Britain building - and it's not even British
Thu, February 20, 2025
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Tue, February 18, 2025
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Wed, February 5, 2025
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Mon, February 3, 2025
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Sat, February 1, 2025
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Tue, January 28, 2025
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Sun, January 26, 2025
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Sun, January 19, 2025
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Fri, January 17, 2025
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Thu, January 16, 2025
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Wed, January 15, 2025
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Mon, January 13, 2025
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Fri, January 10, 2025
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Wed, January 8, 2025
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Tue, January 7, 2025
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[ Tue, Jan 07th ] - Sky
How Elon Musk is driving UK government policy
Mon, January 6, 2025
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Sun, January 5, 2025
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Wed, January 1, 2025
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Tue, December 31, 2024
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Thu, December 26, 2024
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Tue, December 17, 2024
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Sat, December 14, 2024
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Tue, December 10, 2024
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Mon, December 9, 2024
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Thu, December 5, 2024
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ] - Sky
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Revealed: The law you've never heard of that stops Britain building - and it's not even British


Published on 2025-03-03 22:00:38 - Sky
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  • Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly declared war on "NIMBYs" and "blockers" who stop ministers from getting on with major infrastructure projects - but there could be something far more stubborn standing in his way.

The article from Sky News discusses a little-known law called the "nutrient neutrality" rule, which has significantly impacted housing development in the UK. Originating from a European Court of Justice ruling in 2018, this regulation requires that new housing developments must not increase nutrient levels in nearby rivers or lakes, aiming to protect water quality. This law, which was retained post-Brexit, has led to a halt in many housing projects because developers must prove their developments will not add to nutrient pollution, a challenge given the existing agricultural runoff issues. The rule has caused a standoff between environmental protection and housing needs, with critics arguing it's an example of EU overreach still affecting UK policy, while environmentalists defend it as crucial for preventing ecological damage. The government is now considering changes to this law to allow more construction, highlighting the tension between development and environmental conservation.

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[ https://news.sky.com/story/revealed-the-law-youve-never-heard-of-that-stops-britain-building-and-its-not-even-british-13321000 ]