Demand for housing remains sky high, yet homebuilders seem to be slowing down construction. Based on a National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey of roughly 440 builders, most seem cautiously optimistic about this year’s new build market.

Labour shortages and rising material costs continue to plague the industry from the pandemic, but the construction backlog is steady.

The Gothenburg Port Authority will become a partner in Eolus’s Västvind offshore wind power project, outside Gothenburg. The farm will be able to generate renewable electricity corresponding to the current electricity consumption of all of Gothenburg.

The Port of Gothenburg is facing a green transformation that will entail a sharp increase in the port’s electricity needs already during the period up until 2030. The port’s forecasts for future electricity consumption show a multi-fold increase in the need for power.

Property seekers looking to reside in a stylish new home in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to look no further than Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ developments in Abingdon. Located under a mile away from each other, the developments offer residents the chance to reap the benefits of both town and country living, situated in an ideal town for those who enjoy having a mix of urban and rural surroundings.

Responding to the ONS (Office for National Statistics) public sector finances stats for March 2023, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt said: “These numbers reflect the inevitable consequences of borrowing eye-watering sums to help families and businesses through a pandemic and Putin’s energy crisis.

As the cost of living crisis continues, employers must recognise the importance of supporting their employees during these challenging times.

From both a business and human perspective. Financial stress can significantly impact employee wellbeing, job satisfaction, and productivity.

This week is Administrative Professionals Week (April 24-29) and new research from Robert Half reveals top priorities for these professionals and how to best retain them – happy to connect you with a Robert Half workplace expert this week to discuss how businesses can better support and recognize their administrative professionals.