UK Construction Shrinks at Fastest Rate Since Pandemic
The UK construction sector contracted at its quickest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Read the full analysis of the downturn.
The UK construction sector contracted at its quickest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Read the full analysis of the downturn.
Official figures reveal new home construction in England has fallen to its lowest level since 2015/16, dealing a blow to Labour's 1.5 million homes pledge. Discover the full analysis.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes near transport hubs. Discover how this impacts local councils and green belt areas.
Labour's Shadow Chancellor announces sweeping reforms to fast-track 1.5 million new homes, pledging to override local opposition and transform Britain's planning system.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises sweeping planning reforms and ambitious housebuilding targets in landmark speech, vowing to 'get Britain building again' with a pro-business agenda.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first major speech, announcing sweeping reforms to boost UK growth, overhaul planning systems, and restore economic stability after what she calls '14 years of chaos'.
New Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers landmark economic address, declaring end to Tory austerity and announcing sweeping planning reforms to boost UK growth.
Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils ambitious plan to turbocharge housebuilding, confront NIMBYism and solve Britain's housing crisis with sweeping planning reforms.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's transformative planning reforms to accelerate housebuilding, tackle the housing crisis, and boost economic growth across Britain.
Britain's top housebuilders deliver stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves that planning reforms and economic pressures threaten to derail Labour's flagship housing pledge, dealing another blow to the government's Budget plans.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's ambitious plan to turbocharge housebuilding across England, promising the biggest planning shake-up in a generation to tackle the housing crisis head-on.
Britain's first female Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping planning reforms and economic changes in her debut budget, promising growth and infrastructure revolution.
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency return after an emergency slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff, prompting aviation safety concerns.
A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.
A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.
Labour's first Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping economic reforms including new investment ISAs, pension fund transparency rules, and a major housebuilding push in her debut Budget statement.
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.
A United Airlines flight from Vegas to Virginia made an urgent emergency landing after the pilot suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight, with passengers praising the calm response of cabin crew.
Mayor Sadiq Khan declares London's housing situation a 'genuine emergency' and calls for radical new powers to accelerate homebuilding and tackle the deepening affordability crisis.
Cabinet minister Claire Coutinho breaks ranks to oppose government's housing targets in her constituency, exposing deep Conservative divisions on planning policy ahead of general election.
An Air Arabia flight from Morocco to Egypt experienced a sudden, dramatic descent over the Mediterranean, forcing an emergency landing in Catania. Passengers report sheer terror as the aircraft dropped thousands of feet in minutes.
A remarkable story of courage emerges from Michigan as a toddler's quick thinking and knowledge of smartphone technology helped rescue his mother during a diabetic emergency, showcasing astonishing bravery beyond his years.
Residents in Oxshott, Surrey were told to stay indoors as emergency services responded to a hazardous chemical incident involving a chlorine gas cloud at a local water treatment facility.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping economic reforms targeting growth, housebuilding and green investment in first major speech.
A dramatic emergency unfolded in Suffolk as a US Air Force transport plane carrying three crew members executed a priority landing following serious technical concerns during flight.
A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Tenerife faced a terrifying mid-air emergency as noxious fumes filled the cabin, forcing pilots to execute an emergency landing while passengers donned oxygen masks.
A Wizz Air flight returning from Egypt's peace summit made a terrifying emergency descent after passengers reported hearing an explosion in the cargo hold, dropping 21,000ft in just eight minutes.