Author: James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI

“We’ve been left in limbo. No-one told us anything until today,” the worker said.”People on the outside had more of an idea than we did.”I think it is bad all around. People have mortgages to pay, there were some couples working there,” he added.The Welsh government said it stood ready to offer support to those impacted by any job losses.The area’s MP Sir Chris Bryant, MS Buffy Williams and the leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf council Andrew Morgan said in a joint statement that the news was “shocking” for everybody involved.”Our ambition is to find other potential buyers for the…

The LFB were called to Theobalds Road, near the junction with Southampton Row, just after 9.30am today (November 26). 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to the scene. Crews discovered high-voltage electrical cables alight below street level, prompting a complex and hazardous operation. Station Commander Paul Morgan said: “Due to the challenging nature of the incident, additional resources were requested. “Once power was isolated, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the tunnel to tackle the fire. “”The incident is still causing significant disruption in central London, with multiple road closures and a safety cordon currently in place. “Several…

The Waste Management industry is experiencing positive trends in government regulations, advanced technologies and a rising awareness of environmental issues. The industry is pro-swift industrialization and urbanization. Per MarketsandMarkets, the global waste management sector reached $1.2 trillion in 2024 and is expected to undergo substantial growth, reaching $1.6 trillion by 2029. The potential expansion of the global waste management sector can be attributed to improved waste collection methods and rising volumes of waste in emerging markets.Three stocks from the Wast Removal Services market poised for growth are Xylem XYL, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp ZWS and Republic Services RSG. About the Industry…

Home News Intertek Acquires Professional Testing Laboratory Dalton, GA, November 26, 2025-Intertek Group, a Total Quality Assurance (TQA) provider to industries worldwide, has expanded its service offering in North America through the acquisition of Professional Testing Laboratory (PTL), a provider of testing services for the flooring industry. Strategically based in Dalton, Georgia, PTL provides testing services, covering everything from chemical analysis to equipment calibration and consulting solutions. PTL employs 26 technical experts and generated revenues of 4.3 million pounds in 2024. The acquisition is complementary to Intertek’s TQA business…

If construction is one of the engines that drives any economy, there was very little in Wednesday’s Budget and the accompanying forecasts from the Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) to provide short term relief to the UK’s building contractors.The OBR now expects gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by an average 1.5 per cent in the coming five years.Back in March this year, it had previously forecast growth of 1.8 per cent.The OBR also revised its growth forecast for real GDP for this year to 1.5 per cent, 0.5 per cent faster than the 1 per cent forecast back in…

Lidl is set to open its 1,000th UK store next Thursday in East Grinstead, West Sussex. The discounter is marking the occasion – which comes 31 years after it opened its first UK supermarket in 1994 – by giving away 1,000 ‘gingerbread store kits’ online. The kits can be built into a model of its 1,000th store, made entirely from gingerbread, according to Lidl. Ten of the kits will also contain £100 Lidl Plus vouchers. The kits will be made available on Lidl’s website at 10am on Thursday 27 November, while stocks last. The kits were designed by Sussex-based gingerbread…

National manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems has furnished 3,428 of its energy efficient windows and doors for a major window replacement project in the Washington, DC area. The three high-rise multifamily buildings with over 1,000 apartments in Silver Spring, Maryland, are part of The Blairs District mixed-use development and range in height from 12 to 17 stories. Crystal’s heavy-commercial aluminum sliding and fixed windows and swing terrace doors were installed at Blair House (8201 16th Street), Blair Plaza (1401 Blair Mill Road) and Blair East (1220 East-West Highway). “New Crystal windows and doors not only update the look of…

Voltium Electrical Services in Dawley has created the new arm, called Voltium Renewables, which is aiming to deliver services which will help clients reduce their carbon footprints and support sustainability.The move came after the company’s directors Matthew Hicks and Jake Jones completed a solar photovoltaic (PV) and electrical energy storage course at Telford College.The pair already have a long-standing connection with the institute after completing their electrical apprenticeships there.They said: “Our time on the course was excellent. The training was highly informative and gave us the confidence to take on new technologies and systems straight away.”Since completing the course, we…

Nathan Downey and Mason Smirthwaite have founded TFF Courier Services. From its base in the town, the firm offers delivery services and waste disposal across mainland UK. Nathan, a former mechanic, and Mason decided to combine their skills and experience to establish the new business. “We are a Yorkshire-born-and-bred family-run business built from humble beginnings – led by two brothers who have spent years working hard and learning our trades,” says Nathan. “With hard work and determination, you can build something from nothing. “After a decade as a mechanic, I know my way around motorbikes, and that has become a…

A government consultation on local government reorganisation is underway, and Horsham District Council is encouraging residents to take part before the deadline of January 11, 2026. The proposals would see the current two-tier system, where services are delivered by both county and district or borough councils, replaced with a single-tier unitary authority model. Councillor Martin Boffey, leader of Horsham District Council, said: “I would like to thank the thousands of residents, businesses and community groups who took part in the recent Shaping West Sussex engagement survey. “Your feedback was vital in developing the shared business case and recommendations for our area.” The…