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Dampness, condensation, and mould: What is a healthy building?

Why are dampness, condensation, and mould still persistent issues, and will Awaab’s Law contribute to creating healthier homes? David Bly of Cornerstone Management Services Limited provides the answer.

EU Referendum: is Brexit bad for the economy?

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned again this week that a new vote for independence could be likely if the UK votes to leave...

Cabinet constituencies escape brunt of austerity

A new analysis has revealed five cabinet ministers’ constituencies have been the least affected by budget cuts and austerity measures. Good news if you live...

Sunderland Council could raise £500,000 selling off libraries

Sunderland City Council considers selling local libraries in a bid to raise £500,000. Facing tough budget cuts, Sunderland City Council has said selling libraries could...

Millions to benefit from new National Living Wage from today

From today full-time workers in the UK will get a £900 cash increase on the current National Minimum Wage. This means that in some parts...

EU Referendum: What does it mean for farming, chocolate and our younger generation?

The terrorist attacks last week were aimed right at the nerve centre of the European Union, and through the lens of the referendum here...

Funding for New Living Wage could push social care services to breaking point

Council leaders have revealed concerns for the added pressure on social care services that will result from the introduction of the National Living Wage...

Provision of housing for older people in Oxford to be improved

Oxford City Council are aiming to improve provision of housing for older people following a comprehensive review of the service… Following the review, which included...

Shock step down for Iain Duncan Smith

Just 48 hours after delivering the Budget, Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith resigned from his post due to cuts to disability benefits… The...

EU Referendum: what it means for science, holidays and emigration

The EU Referendum campaigns were temporarily overshadowed by the Chancellor’s Budget announcement on Wednesday. Although not one to waste an opportunity, George Osborne used...

New poll finds UK public backs Brexit

A new poll has revealed the Leave campaign is currently ahead, with a seven-point lead over the stay camp… In a boost for the Brexit...

Councils should be penalised for failing to produce local plan

A local plan expert group has recommended councils that fail to produce a local plan by early 2017 should be penalised… A new report has...

Budget 2016: Spending cuts expected

More austerity measures, moving all schools to academies, and the commitment to major infrastructure projects are among the topics expected in today’s Budget…  This afternoon...

US General warns Brexit could weaken Nato

A US military commander has warned leaving the EU could place strain on the Nato alliance… The head of the US Army in Europe Lt-Gen...

Nearly 500 staff take voluntary redundancy at Edinburgh Council

Edinburgh City Council loses hundreds of staff to redundancy in an attempt to find savings of £148m… Nearly 500 council staff have chosen to take redundancy as...

1,500 jobs to be lost at Glasgow City Council

Glasgow City Council will cut some 1,500 posts in the next year to plug a budget shortfall of £130m… A new budget approved by Glasgow...

Hertfordshire faces cuts to children’s services

Austerity measures will see government funding for children’s services in Hertfordshire reduced… Hertfordshire County Council is facing significant cuts to it budget for services that support...

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