Industry News Roundup
18th January 2019
The latest news this week in the Built Environment:
£50m stands approved for Lords cricket ground
The capacity of Lord’s cricket ground is set to increase to 31,000 after planning permission was granted to build new Edrich and Compton stands. Read more…
M&S launches plastic-free fruit and veg trial
Retailer to undertake three month trial to investigate how a switch to plastic-free and loose produce impacts waste levels. Read more…
The Ban on Tenant Fees Will Come Into Effect on 1st June
It feels like it’s been forever since the government announced that it was going to put an end to all the extra fees being charged by landlords and letting agents that somehow, miraculously, make the prospect of renting even more depressing. Read more…
Network Rail & Innovate UK: Ready for the future
As part of its Open for Business programme, Network Rail recently teamed up with Innovate UK to give businesses a chance to win a share of £300,000 for projects that can help automate rail planning. Read more…
Union demands “period dignity” on construction sites
Construction union Unite has launched a campaign to ensure that female workers have period dignity on site. Read more…
