New figures show that 174 schools in England have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), increasing by 27 as of 14 September. The government stated that it would be updating its list every two weeks as Labour's shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson labelled the RAAC crisis...
The allure of a well-maintained garden is undeniable. For many, it is a haven to relax, entertain, or admire. However, with the unpredictable nature of UK weather, achieving that picturesque garden can quickly become a labour-intensive chore. With that in mind, Jonathan Creber, Commercial Director of...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has written to insurers warning that more action must be taken to ensure good consumer outcomes. In letters sent to all insurance firms, the regulator reminded them of its expectations to make sure they’re checking their products are providing fair...
Poor summer 2023 weather has seen a British company witness the next big thing in terms of lifestyle trends – Brits’ opting for a wood-fired pizza oven inside, in the kitchen, rather than outside in the garden. Orchard Ovens, based in Preston, has experienced a...
Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has confirmed it will launch a new four-bedroom show home, The Farmhouse, at its idyllic village development, Chesterford Meadows, on Saturday 23rd September 2023. Located in the picturesque, and desirable village of Great Chesterford in northern Essex, the development has...
Now in their fourth year, The Exhibition News Indy Awards & Conference were held on 15th September at Business Design Centre in London, and are dedicated to recognising the achievements of independent show organisers, teams and individuals across 20 categories including Most Impressive Growth, Consumer...
Bellway is funding a new support group being set up in Witham to help young adults affected by loneliness and isolation. The housebuilder has provided £2,500 to Popcorn, a not-for-profit startup which aims to give young people the opportunity to meet each other, learn new skills...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the findings of its initial data exercise on bank account access and closures. The information supplied by banks, building societies and payment companies suggests that no firm closed an account between July 2022 and June 2023 primarily because of...
Analysis by specialist property lending experts, Octane Capital, has revealed that even after adjusting for inflation, the average homebuyer is paying 39% more per month when repaying their mortgage versus five years ago. Octane Capital analysed the current monthly cost of a mortgage based on...
NIGEL Farage has described a report by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) into the debanking scandal as “a joke” and “a complete and utter farce”. The GB News presenter was commenting on the report’s finding that there is no proof that banks are closing accounts...
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