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THE UK Government is considering a Scottish site for a new nuclear fusion energy station – despite the Scottish Government’s opposition. Conservative Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng will choose one of five potential locations to build the prototype fusion power plant, including a site at Ardeer, near Stevenston, on the Ayrshire coast. The other sites in […]
The government has said no to a new interconnector that would connect the British and French power grids. In the decision document published by the Planning Inspectorate, it is stated: “The Secretary of State has carefully considered the Examining Authority (ExA)’s report and all other material considerations, including further representations received after the close of the […]
According to official figures, the number of EU-born construction workers in London plummeted by 54% between April 2017 and April 2020. Amid falling construction worker numbers, Khan now wants the Johnson government to make it easier for builders from abroad to work in London by introducing a new, temporary worker visa scheme. Khan said that […]
As we go into 2022, the future direction of the planning system in England remains uncertain. Planning Bill The planning white paper proposals for a hybrid mix of discretionary decision making and codified zonal planning have proved particularly controversial with concerns about what could be seen as a ‘top down’ approach contributing to the outcome […]
The energy price crisis shows why we need to democratise the sector through solar self-generation Spiralling UK energy prices and the collapse of several power suppliers recently has illustrated the danger of over-reliance for our energy needs on large companies. And with the rise of distributed renewable power sources, such as roof top solar and […]
At Current Pace, the Government Will Take Almost 400 Years to Rectify Cladding Scandal New research has revealed that at its current pace, the government will take almost 400 years to rectify the nation’s homes that are currently a danger due to unsafe cladding. In the wake of the Grenfell tragedy in June 2017, the […]
The Building Safety Bill contains a series of reforms to building safety and is the main legislative response to the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. The Government established the Building Safety Programme and the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety (the Hackitt Report) in response to the fire. Due to the Building Safety […]
Steel industry buoyant despite material price rises and shortages Steel prices doubled in eight months last year but despite the potential dent to client confidence from price rises of that scale, steelwork contractors report strong order books into the third quarter of 2022. The annual steel industry-commissioned Market Shares survey, which canvasses the views of […]
Councils urge MPs to prevent Building Safety Bill creating ‘two-tier’ safety system The Local Government Association is urging MPs to back amendments to the Building Safety Bill – tabled by LGA Vice President Daisy Cooper MP – to protect the future residents of new buildings under 18 metres not covered by the scope of the […]
ALTRO ADDS COLOUR TO REJUVENATED WAITING AREA AT SHEFFIELD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL A chance hospital visit resulted in a refurbishment of the Emergency Department waiting area at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, using Altro floors and walls and delivered at no cost to the hospital. Over the last two years the NHS has faced unprecedented challenges that have […]
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