Link: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/why-misleading-epc-ratings-are-a-national-scandal-ztc5ss2b0 Misleading energy performance certificates (EPCs) significantly overestimate energy use and carbon emissions, leading to potential misallocation of billions in taxpayer funds for home…
Link: https://news.sky.com/story/social-housing-managers-will-require-qualifications-in-bid-to-drive-up-standards-after-awaab-ishaks-tragic-death-12820335 Social housing managers will now be required to obtain qualifications to improve standards in the sector, following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab…
Link: The report examines the prevalence of damp and mould in social housing across England, prompted by concerns following the death of Awaab Ishak. It…
Link: The report examines the prevalence of damp and mould in social housing across England, prompted by concerns following the death of Awaab Ishak. It…
Link: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2023/02/23/didcot-disaster-investigation-enters-its-eighth-year/ The investigation into the 2016 Didcot power station collapse, which resulted in the deaths of four workers, is ongoing after eight years, led…
Link: https://www.onthetools.tv/ww2-bomb-explodes-at-great-yarmouth-construction-site/ A World War 2 bomb was discovered at a construction site in Great Yarmouth, prompting Norfolk Police to declare a major incident and…
Link: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-doesnt-know-which-schools-are-at-risk-of-collapse/ The Department for Education (DfE) has admitted it does not know which schools are at risk of collapse, despite acknowledging that such incidents…
Link: https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/14/legal-victory-uk-japanese-knotweed-case-more-claims A recent UK court ruling allows homeowners affected by Japanese knotweed to claim damages for loss of property value, even after treatment, potentially…
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/feb/13/centre-point-flats-owners-distress-240000-repair-bills-almacantar Flat owners in Centre Point, London, are facing distressing repair bills of nearly £240,000 each for a £7 million renovation project, leading to…
Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/13/earthquake-deaths-chile-japan-turkey-compare/ The recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria has resulted in over 36,000 confirmed deaths, marking it as the deadliest in the region in…
