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World-class manager speaks out as 28-G/A phenomenon is “wanted by Arsenal”
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has been linked with a move away from the Spanish club at the end of the season. Arsenal have been mentioned as a potential destination for the 26-year-old Argentine international, and Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has now claimed that it is no surprise that top clubs like Arsenal are
Quote of the Day by Golda Meir: ‘One cannot and must not try to erase the past because…’
“One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present.” The powerful quote by former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir has started trending again due to its strong message about remembering history. The statement emphasises a simple but important idea: the past influences the present. Experts say
UK construction activity July 2025
26 Aug 2025 By Contributor Digital Edition: UK construction activity July 2025 36 per cent decline in detailed planning approvals compared to the previous year 39 per cent decrease in main contract awards compared to the previous year 17 per cent decrease in project starts compared to the previous year. Project starts suffered a slump
UK construction activity July 2025: Housing
26 Aug 2025 By Contributor Digital Edition: UK construction activity July 2025: Housing Housing overview 24 per cent increase in project starts year-on-year 38 per cent decrease in main contract awards from last year 47 per cent decrease in detailed planning approvals compared to 2024 Although residential project starts slipped back 1 per cent against
UK construction activity July 2025: Industrial
26 Aug 2025 By Contributor Digital Edition: UK construction activity July 2025: Industrial Industrial overview 12 per cent increase in project starts year-on-year 39 per cent decrease in main contract awards from last year 40 per cent decrease in detailed planning approvals compared to 2024 Performance in the industrial sector was mixed during the three
UK construction activity July 2025: Retail
26 Aug 2025 By Contributor Digital Edition: UK construction activity July 2025: Retail Retail overview 48 per cent decrease in project starts year-on-year 76 per cent decrease in main contract awards from last year 61 per cent decrease in detailed planning approvals compared to the previous year Performance in the Retail sector continued a downward
Construction Industry Leaders Reveal How to Stay Ahead of Copper Tariffs
President Donald Trump’s ever-changing tariff policies on Canada, Mexico and China’s made materials are projected to further bite into the housing market, causing decreased projects and increased steel, copper, and lumber costs. With the Trump administration enacting a 50% tariff on steel and copper and a 25-35% tariff on lumber, construction businesses are rushing to
Construction GCSE pass rate rises
Entries and pass rates for the Construction and Built Environment GCSE have increased this year across the UK, with the subject’s popularity in Northern Ireland up by 71 per cent since 2019. The latest annual GCSE results released this morning (21 August) revealed that 1,484 students sat the construction qualification in 2025, up from 1,463
Construction remains worst-hit sector for insolvencies
The construction sector has seen almost 4,000 insolvencies over the past year – the highest total of all industries. The latest Insolvency Service figures reveal 3,984 construction firms went under in the 12 months to the end of June, which accounted for 17 per cent of all business failures. This was higher than the second-placed
Construction sites in focus as HSE reviews heat-stress laws
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to review regulations on workplace heat, amid calls for legal maximum temperatures. The regulator is drawing up a consultation on issues including heat stress at work. The move follows campaigning from unions on the issue and comes as the Labour government moves forward with measures to increase workers’
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World-class manager speaks out as 28-G/A phenomenon is “wanted by Arsenal”
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has been linked with a move away from the Spanish club at the end of the season. Arsenal have been mentioned as a potential destination for the 26-year-old Argentine international, and Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has now claimed that it is no surprise that top clubs like Arsenal are
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Quote of the Day by Golda Meir: ‘One cannot and must not try to erase the past because…’
“One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present.” The powerful quote by former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir has started trending again due to its strong message about remembering history. The statement emphasises a simple but important idea: the past influences the present. Experts say
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What would Satoshi say? Director of the FBI appears at Bitcoin 2026 – Victory or capture?
Bitcoin 2026 gave Bitcoin’s institutional era a stage test when the FBI director appeared in a session on code, speech, and enforcement. The moment sharpened a question the market can no longer avoid: whether mainstream adoption is expanding Bitcoin’s reach or moving its public identity into the hands of institutions it was built to route
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Harrison Gwamnishu Shares Video Showing Police Officers Killing A Suspect In Delta
Nigerian activist Harrison Gwamnishu has shared a disturbing video showing police officers in Delta State killing a suspected criminal in public. In the video, the young man is seen sitting on the ground with his hands tied. He is heard pleading with the officers, insisting he knows nothing about the crime he was accused of.