Britain has broken its record for using energy generated from sources other than coal during the hot Easter weekend. National Grid said the UK recorded its longest ever continuous coal-free period over the bank holiday weekend, lasting more than 90 hours. It marks the longest stretch of time in which the UK’s electricity has been […]

Employers and unions have agreed a 2.75% pay rise for construction workers under the Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC) agreement. The increase is below last year’s 3.1% rise and will come into effect from June. The one-year-deal follows successful talks between the the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Unite the union. […]