Scotland provides highest value to UK’s £105bn net zero economy

Scotland and other regional clusters in the Midlands and Yorkshire provide the most value to the UK’s £105bn net zero economy, new figures have revealed. The post Scotland provides highest value to UK’s £105bn net zero economy appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

New town private finance deals ‘should focus on long-term performance’

Key figures have backed the government’s exploration of how private funding could boost the creation of new communities, but called for a focus on delivery and maintenance of homes and infrastructure. Ministers in March slashed the number of proposed new towns from 12 to seven,… The post New town private finance deals ‘should focus on long-term performance’ appeared first on Construction News.

CITB supports 30,000 apprentices

The Construction Industry Training Board has released 2025/25 grant making figures, showing it has provided £120m to support 30,000 apprentices and 10,000 employers.

Monthly construction insolvencies rise 14%

Almost 350 construction businesses went under in March, marking a 14 per cent increase on the previous month, according to the latest official figures. Data released today (19 May) by the Insolvency Service shows the March total of 347 was the worst for monthly construction… The post Monthly construction insolvencies rise 14% appeared first on Construction News.

Homes England claims housing boost

Homes England has released figures for housing completions, and says this shows the highest number of new homes since 2020.