Tag: Face
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300,000 homes face new Rachel Reeves ‘Mansion Tax’
More than 300,000 properties could fall within the scope of a new ‘Mansion Tax’ being prepared for next month’s budget, according to leading housing market analysts. The Labour Government are understood to be developing plans to tax homes based on house prices, particularly those valued above £1.5 million or £2 million. While no final announcement…
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Fleet Size Matters: Why Larger Fleets Face More Crashes
As freight demand continues to rise across Australia, many transport businesses are scaling up to keep pace. But new data shows that growth may come with added risk. According to the2024 NTARC Major Crash Report, crash rates are climbing fastest among larger fleets. This trend suggests that once a fleet reaches a certain size, managing…
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18,000 UK solar owners could face HMRC fine Friday
Thousands of UK homeowners with solar panels could be hit with unexpected £100 fines this week as the HMRC paper tax return deadline approaches. Many are unaware that income earned from selling unused solar energy back to the grid could push them over the £1,000 tax-free trading allowance. With the deadline falling on Friday, homeowners…
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Scottish homes face new EPC standards in 2026
Scotland is updating the rules for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), which show how energy-efficient buildings are. The new regulations will come into force on 31 October 2026 and introduce redesigned certificates, new ratings, and improved digital systems. These changes aim to help homeowners, tenants, and landlords make informed decisions while reducing energy use and emissions.…
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Avoid these underfloor heating mistakes or face costly bills
Although this heating type is a popular choice with homeowners, it’s important to make sure you avoid underfloor heating mistakes. That’s because, if you get it wrong, you could be removing your entire floor to rectify it. Getting the installation wrong could result in disruption, mess and unnecessary expense, meanwhile running your underfloor heating incorrectly…
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Fix the Dam Concrete: Aging U.S. Dams Face Urgent Repairs
With America’s dams showing their age, utilities have an opportunity to tap into federal funding and modernize critical concrete infrastructure before costly failures strike. In the U.S., hydropower generates nearly 27% of renewable electricity and 93% of all utility-scale storage, yet the average dam is nearly 80 years old, according to the U.S. Department of…
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Hinkley contractors face prosecution over site supervisor death
The Office for Nuclear Regulation has notified NNB Generation Company (HPC) Ltd, Bouygues Travaux Publics SAS and Laing O’Rourke Delivery Ltd that they will be prosecuted for health and safety offences following a worker fatality at Hinkley Point C. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Types of Electrical Problems You Can Face in Your Home
Whether you live in Michigan or elsewhere, electrical issues can arise as your home gets older or due to seasonal changes. Even minor issues may develop into serious safety concerns. To keep your home and family safe, it’s essential to address any problems as soon as they appear. How do you know if something is…
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Office conversions accelerate, but many older buildings face demolition: reports
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Office conversions are becoming more popular across the U.S. as building owners work to repurpose vacant space amid record-high vacancies and cities seek to address housing shortages, Yardi said in its June 2025 National Office Report on…
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Hundreds of thousands at risk as obsolete energy meters face June 2025 shutdown
Over 300,000 UK households could lose access to heating or hot water this summer as outdated Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters are set to be switched off permanently on June 30, 2025. With energy price rises continuing to squeeze household budgets, the pressure is mounting on families to upgrade to smart meters – the only…