The following article features the thoughts and reactions to Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister, focusing on the decisions that he has made in his first week that will impact the construction industry…
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Glenigan has released the June 2026 edition of its Construction Index. The Index focuses on the three months to the end of May 2026, covering all underlying projects, with a total value of £100 million or less (unless otherwise indicated), with all figures seasonally adjusted.
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New research from Lyons Bowe Solicitors has revealed that nearly a third of homebuyers choose a conveyancer recommended by their estate agent, while only 40% compare multiple firms before making a decision…
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Landlord possession claims rose by almost 6% in the first quarter of 2026 as property owners moved...
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The latest data from Purbeck Insurance Services on personal guarantee backed business loans reveals an 87% rise in applications for Personal Guarantee Insurance (PGI) from construction firms in the first quarter of 2026.
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ACE has welcomed the King’s Speech focusing on nationally strategic sectors, including energy, water and rail, describing the proposed programme of legislation as a significant step in streamlining regulation and prioritising delivery…
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Reacting to the news that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is drawing up plans to give parliament the power to insulate essential energy and infrastructure projects from legal challenges, Ben Brittain, Director of Public Affairs at the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), comments…
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Following Rachel Reeves’ instruction for ministers to ‘buy British’ in four critical industries (shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy) earlier this week, here are thoughts of Paul McFadyen, Chairman at metals4U, the UK’s biggest online specialist metal supplier…
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The NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) welcomes the publication of Alan Milburn’s Young People and Work report. Its findings are concerning and highlight issues NFRC Members have long been observing…
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Following Ofgem’s announcement yesterday morning that the energy price cap will rise by 13% in July, increasing bills for UK households by £200 per year, Dave Raval, CEO of LoftZone, has commented on why this news should be an important consideration for developers and why insulation can make a huge difference as a selling point with this in mind…
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