Industry News Roundup
22nd February 2019
The latest news this week in the Built Environment:
First-time buyer numbers hit 12-year high during 2018
The latest data and analysis from UK Finance has revealed that despite ‘challenging’ market conditions and the ongoing Brexit and political circus, first-time-buyer numbers reached a 12-year peak during last year. Read more…
Rainwater used for sewer jetting in Northumbrian initiative
Northumbrian Water has started using harvested rainwater in jetting operations to clear sewer blockages, as an alternative to using clean, treated water for the purpose. Read more…
East West Rail makes ‘powerful case’ for direct services from Ipswich and Norwich to Oxford
A direct rail link between Ipswich, Norwich and Oxford could unlock £17.5bn for the East Anglia community, according to a case for investment from the East West Rail Consortium (EWRC). Read more…
SSE becomes last of the big six to raise prices for customers
SSE has become the sixth and final large energy supplier to announce it is raising its standard variable tariff (SVT) to Ofgem’s revised price cap level. Read more…
£200m Port of Tilbury expansion plan approved
The Government has given the green light for the £200m expansion of the Port of Tilbury in Essex. Read more…
