Unrecognised innovation in the workplace could be a brake on the bottom line of small businesses, according to a new report launched today by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). Today’s (August 17) report outlines the findings of a series of projects run as part of the UK Futures Programme. The projects explored […]
New council homes could be on the way in Battersea as part of a plan to keep the local sports centre open for longer than anticipated. In 2015 it was agreed that Battersea Sports Centre would remain open until when the site would be needed for demolition and rebuilding, potentially early next year, to rehouse […]
A major new event space is to be created outside Liverpool’s iconic St George’s Hall as part of a radical, multi-million pound regeneration programme. The proposal, which involves expanding the current plateau into Lime Street to create a world class “gateway experience”, is one of eight major projects that will transform how people move around […]
North East based contractor Gentoo Tolent has won a £2.1m framework with City of York Council to improve around 500 homes in the next two years. The works will see whole house improvements to the local authority’s housing stock which includes new bathrooms, kitchens, electrical work and general property repairs. The contract win follows a […]
The UK remains the largest single investor in the United States of America, supporting over one million jobs across the country, according to the CBI’s annual Sterling Assets report. Examining the impact of British business on the American economy, the report finds that as of the end of 2014, the UK had invested $449 billion […]
Abellio has welcomed the decision of the Department for Transport (DfT) to select Abellio as preferred bidder to run the next East Anglia rail franchise from 16th October 2016. Abellio’s bid for the East Anglia franchise will deliver a transformation for the passenger. They will replace every one of the current vehicles with new, modern, […]
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced measures to support and stimulate the economy in the wake of the EU referendum. Capital spending on projects to support and create employment will be accelerated, starting with an additional £100 million of funding in this financial year. The capital funding will be used to speed up delivery of […]
A northern borough council has approved a new multi-million pound scheme to create hundreds of jobs. Chesterfield Borough Council has agreed to a revised version of the Northern Gateway scheme, which they argue will improve the town’s northern entrance and create 489 jobs. The £19.9m project will be funded by a Sheffield City Region Infrastructure […]
Education Secretary Kirsty Williams has approved £4.125 million for a new industry standard technology centre at Coleg Cambria. Welsh Government match funding has been awarded to the College for the project which will cost £8.25 million in total. As well as to refurbish existing buildings, the money will be used to build a new, two […]
Enhanced services and faster trains across East Anglia franchise including new trains from Bombardier. A fully modernised rail service with British-built carriages providing faster trains, more seats, free Wi-Fi for all users and tough new performance targets is unveiled by the government. The new service for rail passengers across East Anglia promises to deliver more […]
