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The Liberal Democrats have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the UK's housing crisis with a target of 380,000 new homes annually if elected.This ambitious target significantly exceeds the current government's…
In a tragic accident in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Van Elle has been fined £233,000 following the death of a 52-year-old man.Gary Dobinson, an HGV driver, was killed by a…
Fleet Source introduces a pioneering Driver CPC course to help hauliers avoid fines for carrying stowaways.The CEASE course is the first of its kind and focuses on educating drivers about…
Renew has strategically acquired Excalon Holdings Limited for £26m to enter the electricity transmission and distribution sector.Excalon, established in 2002, specialises in high voltage infrastructure, aligning with Renew's expansion strategy.The…
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) reveals a troubling decline in planning permissions for new homes in Great Britain, highlighting potential implications for the housing market.A significant drop in housing site…
Groundworks contractor Van Elle has been fined for a fatal safety violation involving a piling rig mast.Gary Dobinson, an HGV driver, was fatally struck by a collapsing piling rig mast…
Murphy & Sons demonstrated remarkable financial resilience in 2023, despite a decline in revenue.Operating profit surged by 57%, reaching £71.7m, indicating strong fiscal management.The company's overall turnover fell by 5%…
Capstone Construction has significantly strengthened its leadership team through the appointment of two new directors. This move reflects the company's strategic growth objectives.Ian McMillan, previously operations manager, is now the…
The Builders Merchant Building Index reports a 7.2% decline in merchants' takings in Q1 2024.First-quarter sales decreased by 7.2% in value and 8.7% in volume year-on-year.Price increases were marginal, with…
Cundall strategically recruits Frances Brown, fostering sustainable workplace design.Frances Brown transitions from Hoare Lea after 17 years to join Cundall.Brown to lead Cundall’s initiatives in London, focusing on sustainability.Her expertise…
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