Burnham risks £4bn bill in Thames Water special administration July 19, 2026 Andy Burnham’s plans to push Thames Water into special administration could leave the taxpayer to foot a £4bn bill. The incoming Prime Minister is facing a crunch decision over how to deal with the struggling utility and is expected to use a special administration regime (SAR) to keep it running until a buyer is found. [...]
Renault 5 E-Tech 2025 three month review – first impressions July 18, 2026 My first rendez-vous with the Renault 5 was at a rain-lashed EV charging hub, just off the A1(M) in Stevenage. Not the most auspicious start, you might think, but somehow this little car seemed to prise the sunshine out from between leaden clouds. I was smitten. The occasion was a driving day for UK Car [...]
Renault Scenic E-Tech 2026 review: An electric SUV for our times July 17, 2026 The Renault Scenic pioneered the practical but unfashionable compact MPV in the 1990s. Now it has returned as a more conventional electric SUV. John Redfern sees how well this reimagined Renault suits our different times. Three decades ago, Renault launched the original Megane Scenic to the world, kickstarting the small MPV category. It was a [...]
McMurtry Spéirling Pure: the £1m electric hypercar redefining what speed means July 16, 2026 The McMurtry Spéirling Pure made its public debut at Goodwood this month. With fan-powered downforce and a record-breaking acceleration claim, the British-built track car offers a glimpse of where extreme performance is heading. The ultimate measure of a performance car used to be simple enough. First it was engine size, then horsepower, then lap times. [...]
Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts Bring Nammos Ras El Hekma to Egypt’s North Coast July 16, 2026 Developed in partnership with Nammos Hotels & Resorts, the landmark Mediterranean destination will bring together branded residences, a luxury resort, restaurant and beach club, retail village, and signature dining and wellness experiences to Egypt for the first time.
Crest Nicholson shares slump as lender talks drag on July 16, 2026 Crest Nicholson shares dropped after the housebuilder posted a £35m loss and told investors it is still locked in talks with its lenders. The London-listed firm had delayed the publication of its results in the hopes of seeking emergency permission from its creditors to loosen the terms of its debt, but said on Thursday that [...]
Barratt Redrow urges Burnham to slash tax to boost housebuilders July 15, 2026 Barratt Redrow has called on Prime Minister-to-be Andy Burnham to cut taxes to encourage housebuilding and remove “barriers to home ownership”. The FTSE 100 housebuilder urged the government to address “the increasing regulatory and tax burdens that are constraining viability” to “unlock higher levels of housing delivery, including affordable housing”. Burnham has pledged to back [...]
LA28 Olympic Hospitality Launches New Once-in-a-Lifetime Packages for Equestrian, Golf, Beach Volleyball and More July 14, 2026 “Follow My Team” Package is Coming Soon, Allowing Men’s & Women’s Basketball Fans Guaranteed Access to Their Favorite Team’s Matches
Why does Britain treat housebuilding as one big burden? July 14, 2026 Housebuilding is one of Britain's most obvious economic opportunities, yet government and citizens alike seem to see it only as a burden.
PropertyStream and Offr Launch TRANSACT as UK Homebuying Enters the Digital Era July 13, 2026 The new partnership combines award-winning estate agency websites with end-to-end transaction technology to help real estate agents prepare for the future of digital home buying.