Electricians win 14% pay deal

From January 2026, nearly 10,000 electricians employed by around 550 employers.will receive a 3.95% rise, followed by a 4.6% rise in 2027 and a 4.85% rise in 2028. Cumulatively, wages will increase by 14% over three years.  The deal was negotiated by unions through...

Aviva steps up for Norwich Anglia Square scheme

Norwich City Council leader Mike Stonard and Aviva Capital Partners chair Ben LuckettAviva Capital Partners (ACP), Aviva’s division that invests in urban regeneration, housing and infrastructure has agreed a partnership with Norwich City Council (NCC) have agreed a...

Promotions at Barhale

James Haddon (left) and Joe Solomon Barhale has promoted James Haddon to the newly created role of director of low carbon solutions and Joe Solomon to Haddon’s former role as regional director (eastern).James Haddon originally joined Barhale in 1988 as a site...

Foreign speculators soften Barratt Redrow sales

Barratt Redrow chief executive David Thomas A trading update from leading housing developer Barratt Redrow today once again shows the challenge facing the government in pursuing its ambition to get more houses built and make housing more affordable. In the year to...

Derby heat network plans move forwards

1Energy project director Nick Johnston explains the Derby project to city leadersCity heat network developer 1Energy has pledged £100m of private capital for a heat network across Derby.The commitment follows the company securing £23m of investment into the project...