GMB Union responds to a Financial Times report of negotiations between Thames Water and Ofwat that could see the company avoid further fines until 2030 in return for commitments to i
Jason Towse, Managing Director, Business Services at Mitie, comments on the introduction in Parliament of Martyn's Law for improving the UK's resilience to terrorism.
Stacey Lucas, President of the Building Controls Industry Association, considers the likely policy implications for building automation of a new government in Westminster.
A new day, a new UK government - but will business be 'as usual'? Leading voices from across the property and built environment spectrum share their perspectives with FM Magazine.
With Britain's political parties pussyfooting around net zero claims ahead of the general election, a more robust approach to accelerating the roll-out of solar is critical to driving confidence around achieving decarbonisation goals without burdening the taxpayer.
Gavin Graveson, Veolia's Senior Executive Vice President for Northern Europe, says political leadership and investment hold the key to a more energy resilient United Kingdom.
Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, comments on the UK's Nationwide House Price Index for April 2024. Buyers and sellers are starting to accept the new reality of the housing market in the face of current interest rate levels, and it is encouraging to see that house prices are increa
Senior figures from the built environment sector comment on the latest UK inflation figures and worse than expected Labour Market Statistics from the Office of National Statistics as the IMF downgrades the country's economic growth forecast.
David Hannah, Group Chairman of Cornerstone Tax, comments on the current state of the rental market in the United Kingdom and what can be done to encourage young people to get on the property ladder.
Following the second reading of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill in the House of Lords, tenure specialist Linz Darlington shares his thoughts on reforms proposed by the UK government.
Jason Koffler, CEO of Critical Power Supplies, comments on plans announced yesterday by UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, for new power stations,
Justine Ayto, Construction Partner at Mishcon de Reya, comments on M&S winning a legal challenge against the UK government over their Oxford Street store.
Jodie Eaton, CEO of Shell Energy UK, explores the potential of smart technologies and artificial intelligence for businesses navigating the complex landscape of renewables, storage and onsite generation to achieve their decarbonisation goals.
Gavin Graveson, Veolia's Senior Executive Vice President for Northern Europe, comments on an announcement the Government of the United Kingdom will ban disposable vapes to protect children's health.
Following the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, Westfield Health CEO Dave Capper, says the government is failing to support employees' health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Despite some positive reaction to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Autumn Statement, the consensus view of business leaders contacted by FM Magazine points to t
