Nationwide earnings fall after mortgage lending dips
Nationwide Building Society reports a pre-tax profit fall to £486m as mortgage lending decreases and Virgin Money acquisition costs rise. Discover the full financial details.
Category : Search result: building projects October 2023
Leeds office block for sale with over £4m price tag
A prominent Leeds city centre office building is on the market for more than £4m. 84 Albion Street offers significant conversion potential into a boutique hotel or residential accommodation.
Northern Bear revenue jumps 31% to £49.4m
Newcastle building services firm Northern Bear reports strong half-year growth with revenue reaching £49.4m and operating profit hitting £4.1m, despite challenging market conditions ahead.
300+ jobs lost in North East construction firm collapse
Cramlington-based modular construction firm Merit enters administration, resulting in over 300 redundancies and halting work on major projects like Berwick Infirmary. Administrators seek solutions.
Rochdale Planning Decisions: Major Projects Approved
Rochdale Borough Council has approved significant developments including a 30-bed hotel extension and telecom tower, while rejecting several home extensions. Discover the latest planning outcomes.
Pensioners warned of tax rise from threshold freeze
Coventry Building Society warns state pensioners on fixed incomes face paying more tax due to frozen thresholds. Discover the financial impact and planning tips.
North Kesteven Launches £18k Community Grant Scheme
Community groups in North Kesteven can now apply for up to £1,500 from a new £18,000 Flourishing Communities Grant. Funding supports projects like defibrillators and play equipment. Apply by November 30, 2025.
Cowboy builder leaves Bilston mum with £17k repair bill
A disabled Bilston mum faces daily misery after a cowboy builder botched a crucial home adaptation, leaving her with a leaking ceiling and a £17,000 repair bill. Discover her fight for justice.
Building Society Backs Hospice Care for Two Years
Monmouthshire Building Society partners with St David's Hospice Care for a two-year fundraising initiative to support palliative care in South East Wales communities.
Nationwide offers free 24/7 mental health text support
Nationwide Building Society partners with Shout to provide immediate, confidential mental health support via text. Text 'NATION' to 85258 for free, 24/7 help. No one has to face a crisis alone.
£100k Grant for Middlesbrough Youth Music Project
Musinc receives major £100,000 Youth Music grant to support young musicians in Middlesbrough facing barriers. Discover how this funding will create inclusive music opportunities until 2028.
Student's 7 Marathons in 7 Days for Youth Charity
Billy Nunn from King's College London tackles an epic endurance challenge - seven marathons in seven consecutive days - to raise vital funds for UK Youth and protest youth service cuts across Britain.
Historic Manchester site becomes 321-bed student accommodation
A historic Manchester complex has been given a new lease of life as a £30m student accommodation project. The 321-bed development sensitively blends 125-year-old buildings with modern facilities. Discover how the past meets the present.
Major Revamp for Historic Wolverhampton School Approved
City of Wolverhampton Council approves a major redevelopment for The Royal School, including a new 630-pupil primary school and sports facilities. Completion is set for 2028.
Nationwide extends branch promise to 2030
Nationwide Building Society has pledged to keep all 696 of its and Virgin Money's branches open until at least 2030, a major boost for UK high streets. Discover how this counters the national trend of bank closures.
Birmingham's Methodist Central Hall Decay Crisis
Heritage campaigners warn Birmingham's iconic Methodist Central Hall remains in mortal danger despite repeated assurances. Urgent action needed to save Grade II* listed building.
Historic Titan Works Set for Care Home Redevelopment
Dudley Council to decide on plans transforming Stourbridge's historic Titan Works into a major retirement complex with 150 care home beds and 39 apartments.
1.5m UK Homes Waste Cash on Credit Schemes
The FCA warns millions are wasting up to £25 monthly on credit-building products. Discover free, effective alternatives to improve your credit score today.
Mortgage market clash: Brokers vs building societies
A fierce debate erupts between mortgage brokers and building societies as new research reveals growing tensions over lending practices and market access.
Wolverhampton's historic chapel to become community hub
Exciting plans revealed to transform empty Darlington Street Methodist Chapel into vibrant community space with café and heritage features in Wolverhampton city centre.
£7bn social housing funding boost unveiled
The UK government announces a massive £7 billion funding injection for social housing, promising thousands of new affordable homes and major regeneration projects across the country.
Essex Volunteers Transform Local Railway Stations
Discover how dedicated volunteers across Essex are breathing new life into railway stations, creating vibrant community hubs through remarkable transformation projects.
Nationwide: Free cash withdrawals until 2027
Nationwide Building Society announces it will maintain free cash withdrawals at all UK Post Offices until 2027, providing vital support during the cost-of-living crisis and protecting access to cash for vulnerable communities.
Birmingham campaigners fight to save historic Handsworth building
Community campaigners in Birmingham are fighting to save a historic Handsworth building from demolition, arguing it represents a vital piece of local heritage worth preserving for future generations.
Wolverhampton's Historic Beatties Building Set for Major Revamp
Exciting new plans revealed for Wolverhampton's iconic Beatties building as developers unveil vision for luxury apartments and commercial spaces in the heart of the city.
Love Island's Harrison and Lauren Split Confirmed
Love Island 2023 stars Harrison Moon and Lauren Smith have officially ended their relationship after months of speculation. Get the exclusive details behind their breakup and what's next for both reality TV personalities.
Walsall Secures £20m Funding for Economic Revival
Walsall Council secures major £20m funding boost from UK Shared Prosperity Fund to drive economic growth, support local businesses, and create new opportunities across the borough.
Sports Centre Fire: Arrest After Major Midlands Blaze
A devastating fire has ripped through a Midlands sports facility, prompting a significant emergency response and subsequent arrest as authorities investigate the suspicious incident.
Historic Birmingham venue becomes music school
A landmark Birmingham music venue is set to become a state-of-the-art educational facility after planners greenlight the ambitious transformation project in the city's cultural quarter.
Essex Community Repair Grants: Apply Now
Community groups across Essex can now access vital funding for repair and restoration projects through Essex County Council's new grant scheme. Discover how to apply and transform your local area.
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