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The Great British Energy Bill has been introduced to significantly enhance investments in renewable energy, marking a pivotal step in the UK's journey towards clean energy.Announced during the King’s Speech…
The UK government has announced ambitious plans to boost housing and infrastructure developments.Suppliers express readiness to meet increased demand for construction materials.Current inventory levels for UK construction materials are promising,…
A crucial legal ruling has emerged from the Scottish appeal court, impacting how construction claims are handled under the time bar law.Under Scottish law, parties have five years to make…
The government’s recent King’s speech outlined major changes, focusing on the apprenticeship levy and planning regulations, receiving positive industry feedback.Streamlining the planning process aims to generate economic growth, according to…
The Oxford flood defence scheme has made significant progress in securing planning approval, marking a critical step towards implementation. The programme, designed to mitigate the flooding risk in Oxford, must…
The European Union unveils a £5.9bn investment to enhance sustainable transport across Europe.134 projects were selected from 408 proposals, reflecting a competitive selection process.Major rail projects like Fehmarnbelt, Rail Baltica,…
Kier has demonstrated significant financial improvements, as highlighted in its recent update.The company's net cash has surged to £165m, more than doubling from last year.Kier's average monthly net debt has…
Following a dramatic election victory, Labour has outlined plans to overhaul the planning system with a focus on housing and greenbelt reform.Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the restoration of mandatory…
JCB has advocated for a pivotal change in towing regulations impacting construction vehicles.The new regulations enable the use of trailers with construction equipment, promising cost savings.Operators can now apply to…
The King's Speech outlining government plans for the construction industry has been met with cautious optimism from industry leaders, but also calls for more detailed information on implementation strategies.Senior figures…
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