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Bethel Residents Clash Over Affordable Housing Development

A fierce dispute erupts in Bethel, Connecticut, as locals oppose a 60-unit affordable housing development, citing environmental and infrastructure concerns while developers argue it addresses a critical housing shortage.

Govt Cuts Red Tape to Boost Home Building

In a radical move to tackle the housing shortage, the Albanese government is axing bureaucratic hurdles for builders. New reforms will fast-track approvals, cut paperwork, and get construction crews on site faster to boost desperately needed supply.

Saudi Desert Ski Resort Fails, Winter Games May Go to China

Saudi Arabia's ambitious desert ski resort, Trojena, is behind schedule, jeopardising its role in the 2029 Asian Winter Games. Officials are now in emergency talks to potentially move the entire event to China, casting doubt on the Kingdom's vision for a

Crumbling Schools £3bn Revamp to Create 60,000 Jobs

The UK Government unveils a major £3 billion investment to rebuild and refurbish over 150 dilapidated schools across England, tackling the RAAC concrete crisis and creating a jobs boom in the construction sector.

£770k 'Golden Passport' For Permanent Luxury Cruise Life

Discover Life at Sea's revolutionary three-year cruise offering a radical new form of residency. For a colossal upfront fee, residents can enjoy a forever home with world-class dining, healthcare, and global travel, redefining the concept of luxury living

UK New Home Building Plummets to Decade Low

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic collapse in UK housebuilding, with new home completions hitting their lowest level in over a decade, exacerbating the national housing crisis.

HS2 endangers protected newts and bats

The HS2 rail project is endangering protected wildlife, including great crested newts and bats, as construction disrupts their habitats. Conservationists raise alarms over inadequate protections.

Builder threatens to bury customer in concrete

A heated argument between a builder and his client escalates into threats, with the builder vowing to bury the customer in concrete. The incident, caught on camera, has sparked outrage online.

Reeves unveils Labour's green construction plan

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines Labour's ambitious environmental policies to revolutionise UK construction and infrastructure, balancing economic growth with sustainability.

UK construction skills shortage hits crisis point

Britain's construction industry faces a looming crisis as technical colleges fail to attract enough students to meet demand for skilled workers. Experts warn of project delays and rising costs without urgent action.

Persimmon and Balfour Beatty face lobbying scrutiny

Major UK housebuilders Persimmon and Balfour Beatty are under fire for allegedly securing government contracts through questionable lobbying practices, raising concerns over transparency and fairness.

Six killed in Nairobi plane crash disaster

A devastating plane crash in a residential area outside Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has resulted in six fatalities. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

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