
Orbit Spaces Unveils Expanded Flexible Workspace at King Street, Manchester
Orbit Spaces has significantly enlarged its District workspace at 55 King Street in Manchester’s city centre, introducing a new floor that combines coworking areas, meeting rooms, and a versatile event space.

Humber Freeport’s £25m Seed Fund Spurs £170m Private Investment in Regional Industrial Projects
More than £170 million of private sector investment has been unlocked in the Humber region thanks to a £25 million seed capital fund provided by Humber Freeport.

Construction begins on new Sainsbury’s Local in Edwalton
Construction has commenced on a new Sainsbury’s Local convenience store in Edwalton, near Nottingham.

Pulse Consult Secures Place on Government Commercial Agency’s RM6356 Framework with Top Quality Scores
Pulse Consult has expanded its footprint in the public sector by being appointed as a supplier on the Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) RM6356 Construction Professional Services Framework.

Liverpool ONE Unveils Plans for ‘The Kingdom of the Liver Bird’ Play Area at Chavasse Park
Liverpool ONE has revealed plans to develop a new family-friendly play area at Chavasse Park, named ‘The Kingdom of the Liver Bird’.

Porcelain Superstore Launches Parador Cotto Tiles to Evoke Mediterranean Warmth
Porcelain Superstore, an independent tile retailer, has introduced the Parador Cotto collection, designed to infuse British interiors with the inviting warmth of Mediterranean aesthetics.

Beach House Art Launches Regatta-Inspired Wall Art Collection Featuring Original Acrylic Paintings
Beach House Art, an independent coastal design studio, has unveiled a new collection of wall art inspired by the elegance and tradition of regatta season.

Pulse Consult Delivers New Youth Centre in Chadwell Heath to Boost Community Engagement
Pulse Consult has completed the delivery of The Rising Generation (TRG) youth centre in Chadwell Heath, providing a modern facility designed to serve local young people.

String Furniture Unveils New Museum Collection Pieces at 3daysofdesign 2026
String Furniture, a hallmark of Scandinavian design since 1949, will present its latest creations at the 3daysofdesign event in Copenhagen from 10th to 12th June 2026.

Grythyttan Stålmöbler Unveils 2026 Outdoor Furniture Range at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen
Grythyttan Stålmöbler, a Swedish outdoor furniture manufacturer with roots dating back to 1895, is set to showcase its latest collection at the 3daysofdesign event from 10 to 12 June 2026.

London First-Time Buyers May Be Delaying Home Purchases Over Misconceptions About Deposit Requirements
Many first-time buyers in London could be postponing their property purchases unnecessarily due to the widespread belief that a 20% deposit is mandatory.

Beard Construction Maintains Gold Status for People and Wellbeing Initiatives
Beard Construction has successfully retained its Gold accreditation under the We Invest in People (IIP) framework, receiving praise for its dedication to leadership, company values, and fostering a transparent, family-oriented culture.

Frasers Property UK Secures AI Enterprise Software Firm for New Lease at Maxis Business Park
Frasers Property UK has finalised a lease agreement with a cloud-based, AI-driven enterprise software company for a 6,060 sq ft office at Maxis Business Park in Bracknell.

NatWest unveils £250 million loan fund to accelerate affordable housing delivery in England
NatWest has introduced a £250 million Section 106 Loan Fund aimed at assisting housing associations in acquiring affordable homes from housebuilders, thereby addressing delays in housing development across England.

Robust Viability Testing Crucial to Achieving Government’s 1.5 Million Home Target, Research Shows
Ensuring the financial viability of housing developments is vital to meeting the Government’s goal of constructing 1.

Homeowners Embrace Garden Saunas as Wellness Trends Shift Outdoors
In 2026, wellness is increasingly moving from traditional spa settings into private gardens, as homeowners seek to create dedicated spaces for relaxation at home.

Garden experts share the top design trends for 2026
As the weather heats up, we naturally turn to this season’s garden projects.

Welsh Town Centres Receive Digital Overhaul to Boost Online Presence and Competitiveness
High streets in six Welsh towns are undergoing a comprehensive digital transformation thanks to SMART Busnes, a programme delivered by Antur Cymru.

Agilité Establishes New Madrid Headquarters at Infinito Delicias Hub
Agilité, a pan-European commercial interiors specialist and certified B Corp, has expanded its footprint in Spain by relocating to a new office within Madrid’s Infinito Delicias building.

Universal Studios Theme Park in Bedfordshire Set to Generate £1 Billion in Local Investment
Plans for the UK’s first Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire, scheduled to open in 2031, are expected to trigger up to £1 billion in new local investment, primarily in hotels and restaurants, according to analysis by Approved Business Finance.

Springfield Campus Site Clearance Marks Progress in Wolverhampton’s Green Innovation Corridor Project
Site clearance at Springfield Campus, located on the historic former Mitchells & Butlers Brewery site, has been completed, advancing the development of Wolverhampton’s Green Innovation Corridor (GIC).

Willmott Dixon Posts £29.1m Profit and Expands Forward Pipeline to £4.4bn
Willmott Dixon, the privately owned construction and interiors firm, has released its trading update and financial results for the year ending 31 December 2025, revealing an underlying profit before tax of £29.1 million, up from £28.

OP Completes Sustainable Fit-Out for CBRE’s New Birmingham Office at 3 Chamberlain Square
OP, a leading office interior design consultancy, has finalised the fit-out of CBRE’s new office located at 3 Chamberlain Square in Paradise Birmingham.

Bedroom Wall Panelling Gains Popularity for Adding Warmth and Style
Interest in bedroom wall panelling has surged, according to recent research conducted by Naturewall, specialists in wall panelling solutions.

Tunley Environmental and CSR Accreditation Publish Whitepaper on Verified Sustainability Claims
Tunley Environmental and CSR Accreditation (CSR-A) have released a new whitepaper designed to assist organisations in communicating their sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts with greater credibility amid increasing scrutiny of environmental claims.

PortXchange’s EmissionInsider Carbon Insight Suite shortlisted for prestigious environmental world award
PortXchange’s EmissionInsider Carbon Insight Suite has been shortlisted in the Breakbulk Green World Awards.

August Unveils Its First Grand Pied à Terre in Paris’s Historic Le Marais District
August has launched its inaugural Grand Pied à Terre in Paris, situated in the heart of the Le Marais neighbourhood on Rue de Birague, just steps from Place des Vosges.

Pulse Consult Appointed for £1.9m Tamworth Castle Restoration Project
Pulse Consult has been selected to deliver quantity surveying and commercial management services for the £1.

Birmingham City University Students Showcase Southside’s Cultural Heritage at National Trust Exhibition
A new exhibition celebrating the vibrant culture and communities of Birmingham’s Southside is set to open this June at the National Trust Birmingham Back to Backs.

Telford College Commits Over £1 Million to New Sixth Form Centre
Telford College is dedicating more than £1 million to furnish its forthcoming sixth form centre, aiming to align with the aspirations of its student body.

Manchester Venues Prepare for Exciting Summer of Sports Viewing
As summer approaches, Manchester is gearing up for a season packed with sporting events, with fans already planning their viewing spots.

Yellow Surges in Popularity for British Home Interiors This Summer
Yellow has emerged as the standout colour for summer interiors, according to Beach House Art, an independent studio specialising in coastal-inspired artwork.

Government Allocates £1 Billion to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption in UK Fleets
The UK government has announced a £1 billion funding package aimed at reducing costs for fleet operators, stimulating growth, and advancing the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country.

Prima Group Launches £2.2 Million Retrofit Project with Gaia Energy to Enhance Merseyside Homes
Prima Group has engaged Knowsley-based Gaia Energy to execute a £2.

RAW Charging Launches New EV Hub at Manchester’s Parrs Wood in Partnership with Landsec
RAW Charging, a leading operator of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints in the leisure, hospitality, and retail sectors, has unveiled a new major EV charging hub at Parrs Wood, Didsbury, Manchester. This development forms part of a £24.

Premier Modular Reports Strong Profit Growth and Operational Expansion in 2025-26
Premier Modular, a leading offsite construction manufacturer, has announced a significant rise in profits following a successful 2025-26 financial year marked by robust operational performance and strategic investments.

Final Phase of Elderswell Retirement Community Reaches Topping Out in Turvey
Vistry, the UK’s foremost provider of mixed-tenure housing, alongside Inspired Villages, a specialist in later living development and operation, have celebrated the topping out of the last 54 apartments at Elderswell in Turvey, Bedfordshire.

Backhouse Gains Approval for 125 New Homes in Wiltshire and Oxfordshire Developments
Backhouse, the award-winning housebuilder, has obtained Reserved Matters Planning Permission for two residential projects in Chippenham, Wiltshire, and North Leigh, West Oxfordshire.