UK Construction Productivity Stuck in 1990s
A damning report reveals UK construction productivity is lower than in 1997. Decades of under-investment are blamed. Discover the urgent need for modernisation.
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Law Firm Cuts 10% of London Roles Due to AI Impact
Leading law firm Clifford Chance reduces London business roles by 10% as AI reshapes white-collar work. PwC also rethinks hiring strategy amid technological transformation.
Government can't track £1.4bn consultancy spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to halve the UK's £1.36bn consultancy bill, but a damning NAO report reveals inconsistent data hinders progress tracking. Discover the fiscal challenge.
UK Industry Energy Crisis: Urgent Action Needed
UK manufacturers face devastating energy costs as key factories close. The government's delayed support scheme must be fast-tracked to prevent further deindustrialisation.
Modern Slavery Risk in UK Construction Exposed
Hundreds of UK construction workers face modern slavery risks, with charity helplines receiving nearly 500 calls. Learn about this emerging crisis and what's being done.
Law Firms Rule Out Private Equity Deal After Merger
Ashurst and Perkins Coie abandon private equity partnership plans following their transatlantic merger. Discover what this means for the legal sector.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' in £700m deal, say MPs
Labour MP alleges Microsoft overcharged the NHS in major software contracts as MPs call for more government spending with British tech firms. Discover the details.
Ukraine's $100m Nuclear Corruption Scandal Exposed
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau uncovers $100m kickback scheme involving nuclear energy body Energoatom during wartime crisis. Key Zelenskyy associate flees country.
Section 21 Evictions Banned from May
England bans no-fault evictions from May, but Guardian analysis reveals two-thirds of councils failed to prosecute a single landlord in three years. Will new renters' rights be enforced?
Crest Nicholson cuts 100 jobs amid profit warning
UK housebuilder Crest Nicholson announces 100 job cuts and profit warning following challenging market conditions and government property tax changes. Full analysis inside.
Ashurst and Perkins Coie announce $2.7bn merger
UK law firm Ashurst merges with US firm Perkins Coie in a $2.7bn deal, creating a legal giant with over 3,000 lawyers. Discover how this shapes the global legal elite.
Fresh tax raid on hotels and shoppers announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans new tourist taxes and a sugar levy expansion to fill a £20bn fiscal hole. Discover how this impacts your wallet and the high street.
UK Business Activity Rebounds Before Budget
UK private sector activity saw its largest monthly rise this year in October, but growth faces threats from Autumn Budget speculation. Discover the key economic trends.
Dick Harris: A Life for Disability Rights
Dick Harris, who spent a lifetime advocating for disability rights and independent living, has died aged 71. Discover his inspiring journey from institutional care to becoming a force for change.
Ireland Plans 300,000 New Homes Within Five Years
The Irish government unveils a radical housing plan to build 300,000 homes by 2030, tackling the nation's severe housing crisis head-on. Discover how this ambitious strategy will transform Ireland's property landscape.
Ukraine Ministers Ousted in $100M Corruption Scandal
Ukraine's justice and energy ministers resign amid a major embezzlement scandal involving state nuclear power, as Zelenskyy cracks down on graft during wartime. Read the full investigation details.
Zelenskyy fires ministers in corruption scandal
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismisses top ministers amid growing public outrage over a $100m energy sector bribery scheme, vowing 'maximum integrity' during wartime crisis.
11,000 UK pubs fear closure ahead of Budget
A new poll reveals nearly 11,000 UK pubs fear closure within a year as publicans plead for VAT cuts and support in the upcoming Budget. Will the Chancellor act?
New China bridge collapses days after opening
Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan province collapses just days after opening. No casualties reported as authorities had closed structure after cracks appeared. Read the full investigation.
Newly Opened Bridge in China Collapses in Sichuan
Shocking footage shows moment newly constructed bridge collapses in China's Sichuan province just days after opening. Full investigation underway.
Ukraine minister suspended in $100m corruption probe
Ukrainian Justice Minister German Galushchenko suspended amid a $100m energy sector corruption investigation. Read the latest developments on this major political scandal.
Pub Chain Chief Criticises Chancellor's Budget Strategy
Fuller's executive chair Simon Emeny demands new economic thinking as hospitality sector faces tax rises and record pub closures. Read the full analysis.
Skilled Labour Crisis Threatens £725bn UK Infrastructure
Britain's £725bn infrastructure investment faces a skilled labour bottleneck. Discover how workforce shortages could impact major projects and which company is positioned to benefit.
Care home manager loophole exposed after deaths
A grieving daughter reveals how a care home manager prevented from CQC registration now oversees multiple homes, exposing dangerous gaps in care sector regulation.
Former union leader Setka charged with harassment
Former CFMEU Victorian leader John Setka arrested and charged with seven counts of using communications device to menace and harass. Set for January court appearance.
Menulog closes in Australia, impacting gig economy workers
Menulog is closing its Australian operations on 26 November, affecting thousands of delivery drivers and 120 employees. The Transport Workers' Union is fighting for fair exit payments.
Care providers make £256m profit in three regions
Private companies providing care services extracted £256m in profits across three English regions between 2021-2024, with over a third going to private equity and tax haven firms.
John Tymukas, London Infrastructure Engineer, Dies at 73
Remembering John Tymukas, the structural engineer behind London's Canning Town station and Crossrail. Discover his journey from Australia to the UK and his legacy.
Hackney man sentenced over dangerous building site
Moses Meisels received a suspended sentence after HSE found serious safety failures at a Hackney synagogue site where a man's body was discovered. Learn more about the case.
Ukraine Anti-Corruption Agency Investigates Energy
Ukraine's anti-corruption agency launches investigation into energy sector officials over alleged misconduct. Read the latest developments in this ongoing probe.
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