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Get Britain Building for Jobs and Growth
A group of British builders and influential trade associations have launched a new campaign to encourage economic growth and create new jobs in the construction industry. The “Jobs for Growth”...
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Boris gives the go ahead to £320m regeneration scheme
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Communities Secretary Erick Pickles have given final approval to a £320 million regeneration scheme in Harrow. The project will turn the 40-acre strip of land,...
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Citizens Advice signposts consumers to find reliable tradesmen
The Citizens Advice Bureau and TrustMark, the Government endorsed quality body, have joined forces to help homeowners find reputable tradesmen when they are looking to repair or maintain their...
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Liverpool accommodation scheme reaches out for new jobs
Two student accommodation schemes at the University of Liverpool have been submitted for planning approval, paving the way for developers to start building work. The £50 million project, part of an...
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£1bn council housing boost reaches out for new trade jobs
Housing minister Mark Prisk has announced a £1 billion investment package to improve council homes across England that will provide work for thousands of tradesmen. The new funding could bring over...
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Ed Balls Goes For New Affordable Homes
Shadow chancellor Ed Balls has called for the building of 100,000 affordable homes that will boost the economy and create hundreds of thousands of new jobs in the construction industry. Today’s...
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Land Securities’ boost for UK jobs and the trades
Land Securities has been given the go-ahead to start a £350 million Kingsgate redevelopment that will create 2,500 jobs throughout its construction and boost the trades. The announcement comes after...
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More construction jobs in Bath
The University of Bath has awarded a £16m contract to VINCI Construction UK for the design and construction of a new, five-storey teaching building. The General Teaching Accommodation (GTA) will...
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Invergarry wind farm gets the go-ahead
A wind farm that will create new jobs and generate £30 million for the Highland economy has been approved by the Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing. The 85-megawatt project will have 25 turbines and...
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£100m repairs contract to create new jobs
Social housing landlord East Thames has awarded a £100 million repairs and maintenance contract to Interserve, paving the way for new jobs in the trades. The seven-year contract will provide repairs...
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Major investment in Whitehill & Bordon to provide new jobs and homes
A Ministry of Defence site in Whitehill & Bordon Eco-town has been bought by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to provide much-needed homes and create new trade jobs. The Quebec Barracks site...
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RWE unveils plans for Triton Knoll offshore wind farm
Outline planning proposals for the development of Triton Knoll windfarm in Lincolnshire have been revealed, paving the way for new jobs in the building industry. Offshore wind farms provide enormous...
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AstraZeneca to build £330 million Cambridge centre
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has announced plans to build £330 million research centre and corporate HQ in Cambridge that will pave the way for new jobs in the construction industry. The move is...
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Royal Liverpool Hospital gets the go-ahead by government
The government has given the go-ahead for the building of Liverpool’s £425 million Royal University Hospital that will create 750 full-time construction jobs. The multi-million development is set to...
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£29bn boost for the renewable industry
More than £29 billion worth of investment has been announced in the renewable energy sector since 2010 with the potential to support around 30,000 jobs and boost the trades. At the All Energy...
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