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AI Could Give UK Workers Half Their Day Back

A new study finds AI could save UK office workers 48% of their day. Discover how this digital labour shift is reshaping work and the £159bn investment at stake.

PFI NHS Buildings: Design Flaws & High Costs

Architect Martin Cook warns against repeating PFI mistakes for NHS buildings, citing poor design quality and escalating maintenance costs. Learn why this procurement model failed.

Couple save £100k building polystyrene block home

Hannah and Charlie Bird are building their own £190,000 home in Somerset using polystyrene ICF blocks, saving £100,000 and doing 80% of the work themselves. Discover their inspiring self-build journey.

Hong Kong fire kills 128, hundreds missing

A devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong has killed at least 128 people, with 200 missing. Questions mount over safety standards and alleged corruption in the construction sector.

Hong Kong fire: 44 dead, police blame negligence

Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades kills 44 at Wang Fuk Court. Police arrest construction company employees for gross negligence over unsafe scaffolding materials. Latest updates and investigation details.

Reeves was warned on productivity, say ex-OBR chiefs

Former OBR officials reveal Chancellor Rachel Reeves was warned about costly productivity forecasts. Experts question her minimal fiscal headroom ahead of potential tax hikes and spending cuts.

OBR downgrades growth forecasts until 2030

The Office for Budget Responsibility is set to downgrade UK growth forecasts across a five-year period, dealing a blow to Labour's economic plans. Read the full analysis.

Yorkshire family masters lime mortar for home restoration

A North Yorkshire family discovers the sustainable magic of traditional lime mortar in a hands-on workshop, learning to repair their historic home with breathable, eco-friendly materials. Unlock the secrets of heritage building preservation.

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.

OBR needs rule-based framework to stay independent

The Office for Budget Responsibility faces calls to implement transparent forecasting rules as it prepares to cut productivity growth estimates. Learn how this could protect fiscal credibility.

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.

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.

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