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Ditch ‘slippery shoulders’ on building safety, MP urges
Construction leaders should ditch a “slippery shoulders” attitude when they face safety problems, an MP has urged. Liberal Democrat MP Marie Goldman made her plea during a House of Commons debate on building safety and resilience, as another MP who represents the gutted Grenfell Tower in Kensington and Bayswater warnedContinue Reading
Deals secured to reopen 23 former CTD Tiles stores after collapse
Rescue deals have been struck to save 23 former CTD Tiles stores after the supplier went bust last month. CTD Tiles tumbled into administration in August after coming under pressure from a downturn in the home improvement sector. It ran 86 stores across the UK and employed 425 staff beforeContinue Reading
Frankie Beverly, soul singer and Maze founder, dies aged 77
Legendary R&B singer Frankie Beverly, who formed and fronted the Philadelphia funk/soul band Maze, has died aged 77. Beverly died on Tuesday (September 10), his family told his fans in a statement posted on social media. “Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience,”Continue Reading
UK economic outlook upgraded but Chancellor faces challenges – OECD
The UK’s economic outlook is “gradually” improving but the Chancellor must look at urgent reforms to get Britain’s growth and finances back on track, according to a new report. In its annual economic survey, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) upgraded its forecasts for UK growth to 1.1%Continue Reading
Easter Island study disproves popular theory about creation of its famous statues
The widespread deforestation believed to have been caused by the Rapa Nui people to build the towering Easter Island statues did not result in the population’s catastrophic collapse as held by a popular theory, according to a new study. The “ecocide” or “ecological suicide” theory suggested that the island’s ancientContinue Reading
Call for rules to accredit all heat pump installers to boost consumer confidence
Heat pump installers should have to gain mandatory accreditation to ensure quality and boost consumer confidence in the new tech, industry experts have urged. A coalition of heating and energy organisations, charities and policy experts are calling for the mandatory accreditation of all heat pump installers across the UK, amidContinue Reading
Labour MPs expensed over £400,000 for energy bills before axing winter fuel payments
Labour MPs claimed more than £400,000 of taxpayers’ money to heat their own homes over the last five years, as the party voted to cut Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners this month. Official figures reveal how much members who claim expenses for their London accommodation have been awardedContinue Reading
Southgate responds to Lineker’s ‘I told you so’ comment after England row
Former England boss Gareth Southgate has broken his silence in response to criticism aimed towards him by ex-international striker Gary Lineker, following their Euro 2024 final heartbreak. The BBC presenter claimed that Southgate had wilfully ignored advice regarding team selection choices, saying “we told you so!” on a recent episodeContinue Reading
Reeves defends £4,400 heating claim for second home amid pensioner winter fuel payment cuts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced criticism after justifying her decision to claim £4,400 in taxpayer-funded expenses for heating her second home, a day after MPs voted to scrap winter fuel payments of up to £300 for millions of pensioners. The decision comes as the government moves to cut benefits forContinue Reading
‘More normalised’ demand for homes boosts sales at Winkworth
Estate agent firm Winkworth has posted a jump in revenues as activity in the property market returns to “more normalised levels”. Shares in the London-listed company moved higher on Wednesday morning as profits also lifted by around a quarter. The London-focused franchisor of residential real estate agencies said 2024 isContinue Reading