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The Budget – How can we simultaneously support SMEs and apprentices to deliver more housing?

|Date: 28 November, 2025

The Budget – How can we simultaneously support SMEs and apprentices to deliver more housing?

On Wednesday Chancellor Rachel Reeves shared the annual Autumn Budget. One key announcement was the incre ...

On Wednesday Chancellor Rachel Reeves shared the annual Autumn Budget. One key announcement was the increases in minimum and apprenticeship wages but with the construction workforce already a challeng ...

28 November, 2025
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Hager | Electrical safety and compliance in social housing

|Date: 21 December, 2023

Hager | Electrical safety and compliance in social housing

Following changes in legislation to standardise processes across the board, greater scrutiny is being pla ...

Following changes in legislation to standardise processes across the board, greater scrutiny is being placed on electrical safety and compliance in the local authority sector. Therefore, manufacturers ...

21 December, 2023
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LABC to train eight more building inspectors with £350,000 boost from Welsh Government

|Date: 19 December, 2023

LABC to train eight more building inspectors with £350,000 boost from Welsh Government

Wales has taken a major step forward in ensuring the future safety of its homes and buildings by funding ...

Wales has taken a major step forward in ensuring the future safety of its homes and buildings by funding four trainee inspectors. The £350,630 grant matches funds provided by Local Authority Building ...

19 December, 2023
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Kier, Laing O’Rourke and Wates secure £225m Ministry of Justice contract

|Date: 6 September, 2023

Kier, Laing O’Rourke and Wates secure £225m Ministry of Justice contract

Kier, Laing O’Rourke and Wates have been appointed by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to provide up to 1,20 ...

Kier, Laing O’Rourke and Wates have been appointed by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to provide up to 1,200 new prison places across the UK with a focus on safety, security and rehabilitation. Building ...

6 September, 2023
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Property maintenance company wins top industry awards

|Date: 26 June, 2023

Property maintenance company wins top industry awards

A property maintenance company has won an award that recognises excellence in safety and compliance. Plat ...

A property maintenance company has won an award that recognises excellence in safety and compliance. Platform Property Care — a subsidiary of one of the UK’s largest housing associations, Platform Hou ...

26 June, 2023
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Ian Williams achieves RoSPA Order of Distinction

|Date: 3 April, 2023

Ian Williams achieves RoSPA Order of Distinction

Ian Williams has achieved the RoSPA (Royal Society for the prevention of Accidents) Order of Distinction ...

Ian Williams has achieved the RoSPA (Royal Society for the prevention of Accidents) Order of Distinction Award, an accolade that acknowledges the property services company's commitment to putting heal ...

3 April, 2023
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Ashe returns to University of Hertfordshire for major decarbonisation and refurbishment projects

Heritage at the heart of Portland Terrace restoration

First Choice Homes Oldham goes live with Totalmobile to strengthen repairs and frontline services for 11,500 homes

What will social housing providers need to address in 2026?

Orbit introduces new Neighbourhood Approach to help realise 2030 ambitions

The key developments that will shape social housing retrofit in 2026

Vent-Axia launches new CIBSE-approved CPD on Overheating in Residential Properties

Fix the UK’s planning system to allow new law to be effective, says social housing expert

Higgins Group announces financial results for the year ending 31st July 2025

£3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND

LABC to train eight more building inspectors with £350,000 boost from Welsh Government

LABC to train eight more building inspectors with £350,000 boost from Welsh Government

Kier, Laing O’Rourke and Wates secure £225m Ministry of Justice contract

Kier, Laing O’Rourke and Wates secure £225m Ministry of Justice contract

Ian Williams achieves RoSPA Order of Distinction

Ian Williams achieves RoSPA Order of Distinction