Category: Construction industry

Safe from AI: which jobs will help you thrive in the future?

Experts say there will still be opportunities ahead in everything from teaching to hotels and the lawEntering the world of work often brings some uncertainty, but now there is another question: how can I AI-proof my career?We...

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UK government to pay £1.3bn to help fund Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire

Chancellor hails deal saying it will create tens of thousands of jobs in the construction, hospitality, creative and technology sectorsBusiness live – latest updateBritish taxpayers will provide £1.3bn in funding to help...

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UK’s largest housebuilder to buy less land, in blow to Labour’s homes target

Barratt Redrow blames effects of Iran war, and likely impact on mortgage rates and costs, for further reductionBritain’s largest housebuilder is planning to dramatically cut back on buying new land, blaming the impact of the...

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Starmer calls on Reform to sack Simon Dudley after ‘everyone dies’ Grenfell comments

PM says Nigel Farage should ‘do the decent thing’, after housing spokesperson’s criticism of safety measures introduced after 2017 fireUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to sack Reform’s new...

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Reform’s Simon Dudley urged to apologise to Grenfell families after saying ‘everyone dies’

Party’s housing spokesperson made comments while criticising safety regulations brought in after 2017 tragedyCampaigners for Grenfell families have called on Reform UK and its housing spokesperson to apologise after he said the...

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Dagenham leaseholders left homeless by fire could be forced to pay for cladding works

Greater London Authority seeks £6m refund for uncompleted fire safety work on destroyed Spectrum BuildingUK politics live – latest updatesPeople who lost their homes when a tower block in Dagenham burned down say they are being...

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UK economy unexpectedly flatlined in January, official figures show

Monthly GDP figure comes as higher energy prices look likely to drive up inflation, dashing hopes of interest rate cutBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy entered the Middle East crisis after a weak start to the year,...

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Ministers may cut green tech mandate from new homes regulations in England

Exclusive: Critics say removing battery installation requirement will reduce amount homebuyers save on energy billsMinisters are poised to allow homes in England to be built without carbon-cutting technology in what experts have...

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