Five companies – Fourfront, Loop, Coriolis, ThirdWay and Oakley – have agreed to pay fines totalling over £7 million after admitting being involved in cartel behaviour. Following a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, each company has admitted to breaking competition law at least once during the period of 2006-2017, in some cases on multiple More Info »
The UK’s housebuilders and developers registered 12,677 new homes at the start of the year – an increase of 9% compared to January 2018. 8,931 were registered in the private sector (9,214 in 2018), with 3,746 in the affordable sector (2,469 in 2018). For the rolling quarter, between November and January 38,611 new homes were More Info »
What all drivers from the UK may need to do to drive in the EU and EEA when the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019. Requirements for all UK drivers when driving abroad from 29 March 2019 From 28 March 2019, drivers from the UK may need a different international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad. If More Info »
Recent advances in household-scale battery systems are making them an ever more attractive option for new home buyers, and there’s an expectation that they could become commonplace as part of a home’s electrical infrastructure in the near future. A new guide from the NHBC Foundation now aims to ensure that battery systems are selected to More Info »
New system launched today to maintain EU restrictions on F gases and Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) in the event of a No Deal Brexit. A selection of pre-packaged foods in a refrigerator The government has launched a new system to ensure the UK maintains current restrictions on the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases in the More Info »
Encouraged by growing industry support for prioritising mental health in the workplace, Mates in Mind renews its call to industry leaders to take a joined-up approach to addressing mental health. This approach will ensure that managers are properly equipped and confident to support conversations about mental health, alongside wider organisational support and understanding. Whilst acknowledging More Info »
Advice on preparing for checks on timber as part of contingency planning Timber importers and exporters are being asked to consider requirements for their businesses in the event of a no deal Brexit. Delivering a deal with the EU remains the Government’s top priority. This has not changed. However, the Government must prepare for every More Info »