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UK construction workers face modern slavery risk

Shocking report reveals hundreds of UK construction workers face modern slavery and labour exploitation. Learn how the industry is tackling this hidden crisis and what reforms are needed.

Nou Camp reopens amidst radical renovation work

FC Barcelona's iconic stadium welcomes fans back while construction continues on dramatic £1.3bn renovation, with temporary stands and visible cranes dominating the skyline.

EV Boom Creates £13B Treasury Black Hole

As petrol and diesel cars disappear from UK roads, the Treasury faces a massive fuel duty shortfall that could force difficult tax decisions. Discover how the switch to EVs is reshaping Britain's fiscal landscape.

Police Scotland demands extra £140m amid budget crisis

Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.

UK retirement crisis: Millions saving too little

Shocking new research reveals nearly half of UK adults aren't saving enough for retirement, with young people and renters facing the greatest financial insecurity in later life.

Construction worker dies in Manhattan high-rise fall

A construction worker has died after falling from a Manhattan high-rise development site, marking another devastating incident in New York City's construction industry as safety concerns escalate.

Storm Amy shuts Everton's new stadium construction

Everton's £760m Bramley-Moore Dock stadium construction faces major disruption as Storm Amy's 70mph winds halt work and damage temporary structures, raising concerns about project timeline.

Snowy Hydro 2.0: $12bn budget now 'unachievable'

Australia's flagship renewable energy project faces another staggering cost blowout, with officials admitting the original $12 billion price tag is no longer attainable amid construction delays and technical challenges.

Murray Compares Trump Rhetoric to Nazi Germany

Senior Democratic Senator Patty Murray has drawn stark parallels between Donald Trump's language and Nazi-era propaganda during a passionate Senate floor address about Seattle construction projects.

Barcelona's Nou Camp Champions League return delayed

FC Barcelona's highly anticipated return to the Nou Camp for Champions League football faces unexpected delays as stadium renovation works fall behind schedule, forcing European nights to Montjuïc.

Reeves's alcohol duty hike backfires, costs Treasury £1bn

Rachel Reeves's planned increase in alcohol duty is projected to cause a dramatic £1 billion shortfall in tax revenues, according to a damning new Treasury analysis, raising serious questions about the government's economic strategy.

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