Entries by Lyn

Bank of England Walks a Cautious Path

The Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of 5–4 to maintain Bank Rate at 4%. Four members voted to reduce Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 3.75%. CPI inflation is judged to have peaked. Progress on underlying disinflation continues, supported by the still restrictive stance of monetary policy. This is reflected in an […]

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TRILUX Osido earns Build Back Better Gold for innovation in sustainable façade lighting

    TRILUX has won a prestigious Build Back Better Gold Award for its Osido wall luminaire, recognising the product’s innovation, sustainability, and contribution to reducing light pollution in architectural lighting. The Build Back Better Awards celebrate excellence across innovation, creativity, social purpose, and environmental leadership. In the 2025 lighting category, judges assessed projects, products, […]

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Gilberts helps deliver net zero in Newcastle

  Leading air movement specialist Gilberts Blackpool has played a key role in helping the new Callerton Academy in Newcastle achieve carbon neutral status. The £39m new school has capacity for 1400 pupils over its campus of a three-storey teaching building and adjoining dedicated sports facility. Designed and built to ‘fabric first’ principles, Callerton Academy […]

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Two New Models of Air-to-Water Heat Pumps Using Natural Refrigerant R290

  MHI Thermal Systems Launches Two New Models of Air-to-Water Heat Pumps Using Natural Refrigerant R290 for European Market  Use of R290, a natural refrigerant with a low environmental impact, responds to stricter environmental regulations in Europe  New design featuring a black exterior with silver line for a refined appearance that suits a wide range of installation environments  Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) […]

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Rinnai UK Launches CIBSE-Accredited CPDs

  Free Access for Industry Professionals – and Learn & Earn Bursaries   Rinnai’s recent additions to the company’s extensive list of industry relevant CPDs include SPF – Seasonal Performance Factors and Heat Pump Design; Introduction to Water Neutrality and Retrofitting Heat Pumps into the Leisure Sector through CCA & SPF Analysis. Sign up today […]

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THE BUDGET: CPA says house building needs stimulous

  The Construction Products Association (CPA) has submitted representation to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the November Autumn Budget on behalf of the UK’s manufacturers and suppliers of construction products and materials, recommending a number of key actions that the Government could undertake. Critically, the CPA makes clear that a positive government stimulus […]

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Cornish Lithium, first to produce UK refined lithium hydroxide

Cornish Lithium has become the first company to produce lithium hydroxide mined and refined in the UK. The lithium was extracted from granite in Cornwall and refined at the company’s demonstration plant in St Dennis. Lithium hydroxide is a key component in lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and grid-scale energy storage. Jamie […]

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Building collapse felt like an earthquake

image MEN Media Workers in central Manchester felt ‘earthquake-like’ tremors after a building collapsed on October 24th. Most of the 11-storey block on Bridge Street crumbled to the ground, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people from surrounding buildings. The collapsed building was vacant at the time and no injuries have been reported so far. […]

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