The Grenfell fire destroyed a building but the local businesses have rebuilt March 14, 2023 Many businesses closed after the fire at Grenfell, others rebuilt right in the shadow of the tower, writes Elena Siniscalco
Vault Festival will end for good on Sunday unless landlords realise the value of culture March 14, 2023 Vault Festival, the UK’s second largest arts festival, is being forced out of its home by a landlord who fails to understand the value of culture, writes Richard Upton.
First floating offshore wind farm approved off Welsh coast March 13, 2023 Consent for a floating offshore wind farm has been granted off the Pembrokeshire coast, the Welsh government has announced.
Why there’s more to green energy than heat pumps, radiator boss urges for scheme to be widened March 13, 2023 The government needs to expand the scope of its heating plans to improve energy efficiency across the home, argued a leading radiator boss.
Spring budget: Back to work, childcare and post Brexit customs – what do we know so far? March 13, 2023 This Wednesday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will stand on the steps of No11 Downing Street – holding the famous Budget 2023 red box. Of his five predecessors, just Rishi Sunak was even in post long enough to reach this point. Political turmoil aside, his spring statement will also follow months of financial chaos, after economic shocks [...]
Gary Lineker to return as host of Match of the Day: BBC apologises for ‘confusion by grey areas’ March 13, 2023 Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker will continue as a BBC presenter after the corporation apologised for a “difficult period for staff, contributors, presenters, and most importantly, our audiences”. A host of sports presenters and pundits pulled out of BBC shows at the weekend after the former England striker was told to step back [...]
Lithium discovery could revive Cornwall’s industrial past as new green energy hub March 13, 2023 A leading geothermal specialist has discovered lithium at its development projects in Cornwall, which could make the county a new green hub.
Trossard’s assist hat-trick helps Arsenal go five points clear March 12, 2023 Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard hailed Leandro Trossard after the January signing provided a hat-trick of assists to help the Premier League leaders go five points clear. Trossard set up first-half goals for Gabriel, Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli in a 3-0 win at Fulham that re-established their advantage over second-placed Manchester City. “He has brought some [...]
England lose T20 series to Bangladesh after four-wicket loss March 12, 2023 Bangladesh won their Twenty20 series with England yesterday with a four-wicket victory in the second match which gave them an unassailable 2-0 lead. England posted a target of 118 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur in a low scoring affair that saw Ben Duckett’s 28 the highest English contribution. Phil Salt and Dawid [...]
Budget: Childcare support and energy bills on Hunt’s to-do list March 12, 2023 Ending the prepayment meter penalty on energy bills and boosting childcare support for the poorest parents are among measures set to be announced in the spring budget. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt this weekend confirmed households on prepayment meters will no longer pay more than people on direct debits, as of July 2023. Energy security secretary Grant [...]