May 22, 2024 | Current Affairs
Water companies in England and Wales are proposing significant bill increases, ranging from 24% to 91%, over the next five years. These hikes are intended to fund a £100 billion investment in infrastructure improvements, including replacing old, leaking pipes and...
May 21, 2024 | Current Affairs
Insolvencies in April rose to 2,177, an 18% increase from 1,838 cases in March and a similar year-on-year rise from April 2023. This surge, influenced by high borrowing rates and persistent inflation, was particularly severe in the construction sector, although it...
May 20, 2024 | Current Affairs
The National Audit Office (NAO) has reported that the Government anticipates spending at least £4.7 billion on developing post-Brexit border controls, which have faced numerous delays. Implementing these controls, particularly for checks on EU imports of plant and...
May 17, 2024 | Current Affairs
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) reports that the UK requires 251,500 construction workers over the next five years to sustain projected growth. According to the CITB's annual Construction Skills Network (CSN) report, UK construction output increased by...
May 16, 2024 | Current Affairs
The Treasury has allocated an additional £51m to improve HMRC's helpline service, aiming to boost the current 66.6% call response rate to 85%. Financial Secretary Nigel Huddleston announced the funding in a parliamentary statement, highlighting the urgent need for...
