Tag: threatens
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One of the UK’s largest knotweed infestations threatens homes
Along the River Roding in East London, Japanese knotweed has spread across a continuous three-mile stretch, making it one of the largest known infestations in the UK. The plant’s underground roots and dense growth threaten nearby homes, potentially reducing property values and complicating sales. Without removal of the Japanese knotweed it risks spreading year after…
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Government shutdown threatens to stall federal construction projects
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Contractors across the country are measuring the potential impact of a government shutdown. A meeting Monday between President Donald Trump and congressional leaders didn’t result in an agreement between the parties. The federal government will shut down…
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Mark Farmer: AI ‘blind spot’ threatens construction’s professional services
Industry veteran Mark Farmer has urged construction leaders to face the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence (AI) on the sector’s white-collar workforce, warning that the industry is “missing a trick” by focusing too narrowly on trade skills shortages. Delivering this year’s CIOB Sir James Wates lecture in central London on Wednesday evening (24 September), the…
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Skills gap threatens delivery of water reuse infrastructure
A new report on water reuse in the UK is calling for urgent action to equip a skilled workforce that can ensure safety, build public trust and help tackle water scarcity challenges. The report, Bridging the skills gap for water reuse in the UK, follows the Independent Water Commission’s review recommending regulatory action to drive the…
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Norfolk solar farm threatens homes, locals claim
Norfolk residents face an uncomfortable clash: their homes could be acquired for the proposed East Pye Solar Project, a vast 2,500-acre development vital for national climate targets. The situation highlights a growing tension where the pursuit of green energy, like solar panel farms, directly impacts local communities and the rural environment. Locals, who often support…
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Hacker linked to Oracle Cloud intrusion threatens to sell stolen data
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The threat actor that claimed responsibility for an alleged data breach at Oracle Cloud is threatening to release or sell the data, according to security researchers. The threat actor, identified as Rose87168, posted a threat Sunday to…