Net zero modular home revealed by Government backed firm

Ilke Homes, the government-backed modular housing ‘pioneer’ has unveiled the UK’s first mainstream zero carbon home, which it claims can cut energy bills to zero thanks to progress in manufacturing, materials and renewable energy. The firm says factory manufactured homes create less waste and are more ‘thermally efficient’ because many of the components come pre-assembled […]

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Vastint gets approval for new hotel in North East city

A developer has announced that it has received planning permission for its first North East hotel. Vastint Hospitality, which has a portfolio of hotels across Europe, has been granted planning permission from Newcastle City Council for a new Moxy Hotel development at Newcastle Helix. The development, which will be a boutique-hotel concept, will be the […]

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UK Government releases 10-year strategy for Life Sciences sector including £1bn investment programme

UK Life Sciences Vision sets 10-year strategy for sector to solve some of the biggest healthcare problems of our generation, including cancer and dementia. UK Life Sciences Vision sets 10-year strategy for sector to build on successes of COVID-19 response and accelerate delivery of innovations to patients mission-led approach to solve some of the biggest […]

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Planning submitted to bring forward Bradford’s One City Park

National urban regenerator, Muse Developments, has submitted a planning application to Bradford Council to bring forward the BREEAM ‘Excellent’ 56,403 sq ft One City Park in the heart of the city centre. Earlier in the year Muse signed a significant development agreement with the council to deliver the development, which also successfully secured £7.5m of […]

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Kent Science Park and Quinn Estates bring forward £4bn project

Quinn Estates, in partnership with Kent Science Park and a number of local landowners, has submitted two planning applications for a £4bn scheme titled Highsted Park The scheme incorporates: 9,250 homes (of which 2,775 would be affordable) 4 primary schools 1 secondary school 520 acres of parks and outdoor space Sports hub for Sittingbourne FC […]

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£10bn investment pledge revealed by ESA members

The UK recycling and waste management sector has committed to delivering a stretching net zero emissions target, a decade ahead of the Government’s deadline, in a boost to the UK’s decarbonisation agenda. The Environmental Services Association (ESA) claims that its members have committed to investing £10 billion ($13.8bn) and creating 40,000 new jobs over the next decade […]

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Build Back Local – councils set out post-pandemic recovery vision

At its virtual Annual Conference, the Local Government Association (LGA) launches its Build Back Local campaign to demonstrate the vital role councils must be able to play to help communities recover from the devastating social and economic impact of the pandemic. By working together as equal partners, local and central government can achieve our shared […]

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