Huge UK infrastructure boost The UK government announced this week that up to 55 areas would be allocated almost £1 billion of the ‘levelling up fund’ which aims to bolster the economic growth and prospects in ...

Political reshuffling British home secretary, Suella Braverman was sacked this week after she criticised the police for being too lenient towards Pro-Palestinian protesters which piled on the pressure for Rishi Sunak to make the move. This ...

UK house prices rise The UK house prices have been dropping since April this year and only last month they were 5.3% lower than what they were a year before that. For the first time in ...

UK shop price inflation lowers Falling prices in items like homegrown food has seen UK shop price inflation fall to its lowest rate in over 12 months. The British Retail Consortium announced this week that annual ...

The Swedish Parliament has approved a new law aimed at safeguarding national security by scrutinizing foreign direct investments. This law, effective from December 1, 2023, covers sensitive sectors like critical infrastructure, defence, and security-related activities. ...

UK rent disparity Official date shows the extent of the rent crisis in the UK and how unaffordable it is. This is demonstrated by how data shows that in the last 18 months, housing costs in ...

UK involvement in Israel and Palestine As the conflict in Israel and Palestine continues to exacerbate, Britain have deployed naval support in the Mediterranean. The UK have announced plans to deploy two Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels ...

Within the BSCC network there exists exstensive knowledge and expertise. We are always eager to share relevant knowledge, news and useful information. This week we are happy to share updates from Skanska, and Grand Hotel ...

UK house price woes UK house prices have dropped for the sixth month in a row according to mortgage provider Halifax. The fall is a result of high interest rates deterring people from borrowing money and ...

HS2 setback The UK’s high speed railway line between Manchester and London with branches to Birmingham and the East Midlands has suffered a major blow it its development with massive cuts set to take place in ...