Housebuilding crisis deepens across the UK The foundations of Britain’s construction industry are beginning to crack. New industry figures reveal the sharpest downturn in construction activity for six years, with builders cutting jobs, delaying projects and warning that rising costs are making many developments unviable. From housebuilders to subcontractors, firms across the sectorContinue reading “Building trade in freefall as confidence collapses”
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Cutting-edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership
First-of-its-kind project to develop cutting-edge uncrewed underwater technologies as AUKUS nations ‘step on the accelerator’ for Pillar 2. Follows first successful submarine maintenance period for a UK submarine at HMAS Stirling earlier this year, as UK and US submarines set to rotate through the Australian base from 2027. Additionally, three British companies named amongstContinue reading “Cutting-edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership”
UK’s 1.25 million youth warning cannot be ignored
The warning signs are flashing red. A new report suggests the number of young people not in work, education or training could climb to 1.25 million, raising fears of a lost generation being locked out of opportunity. For young people, the consequences are obvious. For businesses and the wider economy, the risks areContinue reading “UK’s 1.25 million youth warning cannot be ignored”
The first duty of government is defence. So why is it stuck in the treasury in-tray?
By Lt Col Stuart Crawford What does all this defence spending wrangling actually mean to the ordinary man or woman in the street? Most people are understandably more concerned about paying the bills, running a business, getting an NHS appointment or keeping food on the table than they are about defence procurement. YetContinue reading “The first duty of government is defence. So why is it stuck in the treasury in-tray?”
Burberry backs away from climate goals — should small firms follow?
As Britain swelters through record-breaking heat, luxury fashion giant Burberry has quietly watered down its climate targets, raising fresh questions about whether corporate Britain is losing its appetite for net zero. But while global brands may be able to shift course when the pressure mounts, small businesses face a tougher reality: climate change isContinue reading “Burberry backs away from climate goals — should small firms follow?”