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A leading joinery specialist has paused its apprenticeship programme in protest against government plans to reform training which “are not fit for purpose.” Staircase and door manufacturer Stairways Midlands has been been forced into action by...

Roofing products manufacturer and supplier Easy-Trim has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. The Lancashire based business is a leading supplier of roofing and construction products from its 100,000 sq ft distribution centre in Altham. Latest...

Birmingham City FC has lifted the lid on its plans for a new 62,000-capacity stadium featuring 12 giant chimneys-form structures supporting a fully retractable roof. The showpiece ground, designed by Heatherwick Studio with US stadium specialist MANICA, will  formed...

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has unveiled a £1bn regeneration push that will see 30 major projects rolled out across all 10 boroughs. A first £400m wave is due for sign-off next week by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, with three schemes lined up...

Cumberland Council has picked a 15-strong contractor line-up for a new four-year capital works framework covering building and civil engineering jobs across the county. The framework will be used for schemes up to £6m — with scope to push above that threshold on more...