Current trends suggest that the UK economy is on “recession watch”, with this reflecting an overall contraction for both the economy as a whole and construction specifically as we head into 2025.
India reopens Pyongyang embassy in ‘strategic decision’ to monitor Korean peninsula: experts
Experts believe the embassy’s resumption of operations will allow India to engage in diplomatic discussions on critical issues in Northeast Asia.
Singapore NRIC saga, apology timing raise questions over communication gaps
The incident has exposed the lack of communication between government agencies and caused confusion in the public, analysts say.
UK government establishes pilot domestic corruption unit
The UK government has unveiled its plan to develop a new anti-corruption strategy, with a newly established pilot unit playing a central role in delivering the policy and ensuring stronger, more effective action against corrupt individuals.
Australian employers must be familiar with fixed term contract limitations
Employers should use caution when considering the outcome of a recent Federal Court of Australia decision on fixed term contracts and employee dismissal claims, an expert has said.
Offshore electricity workplace safety duties harsher after rule changes
New regulations introduced by the Australian federal government have extended the consultation, compliance and safety notification obligations of companies and officers involved in offshore wind projects.
CATO regime will drive innovation and improve efficiency
The introduction of the Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners (CATO) regime could improve investment efficiency, drive innovative solutions, and reduce costs, saving consumers up to £1 billion by 2050.
Understanding ‘bankability’ assessments in infrastructure needs a wide lens
Bankability is key in the world of infrastructure and energy investment, as it indicates whether or not a risk is acceptable to third party lenders who are generally considered to be cautious by nature.
Price review to spur major investment in water infrastructure
Major improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure in England and Wales are expected to follow from a regulatory price review that allows many water companies to increase customer bills by more than a third over the next five years.
Tax decision a reminder of wide exclusion from SDLT group relief
A recent Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) decision serves as an important reminder to corporate taxpayers that there is a wide exclusion from English stamp duty land tax (SDLT) group relief that needs to be taken into account, experts have said.