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Small brewers call for business rates rethink

UK's independent brewers warn of closures and price rises if planned business rates changes proceed. They urge the Chancellor to protect the sector's future. Read more.

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.

Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Opens After Years of Work

Melbourne's long-awaited Metro Tunnel finally opens, promising to transform the city's transport network. Discover the new stations, service changes, and what it means for your commute.

Small Business Tax Squeeze in Autumn Budget

Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget delivers bitter cocktail for SMEs with dividend tax rises, frozen thresholds until 2030-31, and tighter enforcement. Discover how small businesses are affected.

Heathrow's £33bn Third Runway Approved

The UK government has selected Heathrow Airport's £33 billion third runway plan, a major infrastructure project requiring M25 re-routing and village demolition. Read the full details.

Government backs £49bn Heathrow expansion plan

The UK government is set to approve Heathrow's controversial £49bn third runway, opting for the airport's ambitious proposal over a rival bid. The decision comes despite airline warnings over soaring costs.

Abu Zafar: London's 'Bicycle Mayor' Dies at 74

Tributes pour in for Abu Zafar, London's pioneering 'Bicycle Mayor' who championed cycling for four decades. Discover his remarkable legacy and impact on UK cycling infrastructure.

UK Petrol and Diesel Car Ban Moved to 2030

Labour confirms the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales will start in 2030, five years earlier than planned. Get the latest on the EV transition and industry concerns.

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.

Fiscal Uncertainty: Britain's Hidden Business Tax

MP Liam Byrne warns Britain's fiscal instability is a major tax on growth. Discover the five key shifts needed to unlock investment and rebuild the UK's growth machine for the AI age.

London office shortage threatens 2.2m jobs

London faces a major economic risk as office space shortage threatens 2.2m jobs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to act now to protect UK competitiveness against global rivals.

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