Sir Sadiq Khan is poised for a financial boost of £38 million, driven by a significant increase in taxes imposed on local businesses to support the Elizabeth Line project. This
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Sales of ready-mix concrete in the UK have experienced a significant decline, dropping by 9.9 per cent in 2025, marking the lowest levels recorded in over seven decades. This downturn
Thousands of Britons are currently grappling with significant travel disruptions, as a formidable winter storm is set to affect half of the United States. This storm is forecasted to bring
This week, a gathering of campaigners took place in a modest office block in East London, braving adverse weather conditions to oppose a significant new development valued at £1.5 billion.
Thames Valley Police are assessing a criminal complaint stating that Thames Water has caused public nuisance through excessive roadworks. This issue has sparked considerable public discontent, as ongoing and seemingly
Plans for a new Chinese embassy, proposed to be built on the site of the Old Royal Mint Court in London, have been approved despite significant security apprehensions. The decision
Rachel Reeves’s ambitious £45 billion rail initiative for the north of England has faced significant scrutiny. A leading economist has branded the projected growth figures underpinning the plan as implausible.
The UK government’s recent announcement concerning the introduction of a per-mile tax on electric vehicles (EVs) has raised significant concerns among potential carbuyers. This new charge, set to commence in
The recent auction for offshore wind subsidies has generated significant interest, particularly as RWE emerged as the largest winner, securing five out of six contracts. However, the timeline for these
>A British company that has successfully conducted 7,000 repairs on water leaks without costly excavations is poised to tackle mains pipes next. Origin Tech, known for its innovative non-disruptive leak
Surinder Arora, the hotel magnate and founder of the Arora Group, has challenged Heathrow Airport’s financial projections for its proposed third runway expansion, arguing that the airport is inflating early
Britain’s ambitions to establish a thriving technology and life sciences hub along the Oxford-Cambridge corridor are being tested by mounting concerns over delayed infrastructure delivery. The government’s flagship project, intended
Britain’s pursuit of becoming a clean energy superpower is meeting serious obstacles as major hydrogen initiatives stall. In 2022, the government doubled its target to generate 10 gigawatts of clean
Households across Britain can expect to see energy bills rise by £116 annually by 2030 to cover a substantial £90 billion investment intended to expand the national electricity grid and
Wayne Bishop surveys the factory floor at Painter Brothers in Hereford, highlighting the advanced machinery powering its operations. Here, a CNC machine processes L-beams while a plasma cutter slices robust
HICL Infrastructure has abandoned a £5.3 billion merger with The Renewables Infrastructure Group after encountering decisive opposition from shareholders. The deal, intended to create the United Kingdoms largest listed infrastructure
