Entries by Lyn

Golf Courses, the Wasted Resource

No doubt the golfing fraternity will be appalled by this article from the Eco Experts, but it does show some alarming facts that may not have been considered and would suggest that at a time when all of us, regardless of our position on the wealth scale, face a near future that will not meet […]

Rosebank Oil Field Approved

The North Sea Transition Authority, the responsible regulatory body, said last week that the UK has approved the exploration of oil and gas in its largest undeveloped field To improve energy security and ensure low energy prices, according to the authority, it had “granted development and production consent” to the companies Equinor and Ithaca Energy. […]

Unlocking The Planning System To Boost Investment

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a series of urgent improvements to unlock the planning system across the UK. The proposals are aimed at creating a more effective and efficient system that boosts business investment. The BCC’s immediate priorities are: Improved resources for council planning teams and more use of digitisation for applications.  […]

Edible Architecture – the art of sustainable building?

  In the world of construction and building design, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a necessity. As building specifiers and construction professionals continually seek innovative ways to reduce environmental impact and enhance the functionality of structures, a quirky and unusual concept emerges – edible architecture. Imagine buildings that not only serve as […]

MIRA SHOWERS JOINS FUTURE HOMES HUB AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER

  Mira Showers, the UK’s leading showering manufacturer, proudly announces its association with the Future Homes Hub, a pioneering initiative dedicated to addressing climate and environmental challenges in the homebuilding sector. As the only shower company currently holding an associate membership, Mira Showers is taking a step forward to achieving water efficiency while ensuring an […]

ZENTIA UNVEILS EXCITING NEW FEATURES TO THE SONIFY RANGE: ELEVATING DESIGN AND ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS

  Zentia, a pioneering leader in ceiling systems, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of three new creative additions to Sonify. This innovative release introduces an array of cutting-edge features that redefine the possibilities of acoustic design, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.    Launched on 6th September, these three new additions to the […]

Global Windfall Tax on Oil Profits

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for a $25 billion (£20.4bn) global windfall tax from the world’s wealthiest oil-producing nations. Brown argues that countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Norway and Kuwait, which he dubs “petro-states,” raked in unprecedented profits as oil prices soared last year, doubling their oil revenues in 2022. […]

Scrapping HS2 would be a severe blow to Northern Economy

Business leaders across the North West have reacted to reports that the Prime Minister is on the verge of scrapping HS2’s northern leg. Rishi Sunak is expected to cut the route from Birmingham to Manchester because of increasing costs. Clare Hayward ,interim chair of the NP11 and chair of Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership, […]