The construction industry is grappling with soaring energy costs, which are adding significant financial strain to projects across the UK. With energy-intensive processes central to construction—such as material production, machinery operation, and site management—businesses are finding themselves facing difficult decisions to manage increased costs. Energy prices, already volatile due to global factors, are predicted to remain a key driver of rising construction costs throughout 2025. The issue is compounded by ongoing supply chain disruptions and material price inflation, which are contributing to a perfect storm of cost challenges. Energy Costs: A Growing Burden for Construction Energy is a major component…
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Woburn Safari Park is celebrating the arrival of three Asian short-clawed otter pups, marking an exciting addition to their growing family. Born on 7th October 2024, the pups are the second litter from Beatrix and Kovu, a pair of otters already renowned for their success in breeding. Their arrival has thrilled both keepers and visitors alike, especially as the couple’s first pup, Thiên thần, has now taken on the role of big sister. The newborn otters, who are all male, have begun to venture out of the den and explore their surroundings. According to the park’s keepers, both mother Beatrix…
At the close of 2024, Infinix, the global tech brand, partnered with PUBG MOBILE to host the inaugural 2024 PUBG MOBILE Campus Championship (2024 PMCC) in Nigeria. The event provided a launchpad for a team of four players from the University of Lagos, who triumphed to claim victory and secure their place in the prestigious 2024 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (2024 PMGC). The victorious players – Fero, Begho, Daniel, and Chris – represent more than just a winning team; they are part of a larger movement reshaping the global esports landscape, especially in emerging markets like Africa. The success of…
Paramount Pictures has announced that the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise has reached a major milestone, surpassing $1 billion in total global box office receipts. The success comes as audiences flock to cinemas worldwide to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which continues to dominate at the box office. The Sonic the Hedgehog film series, based on the popular SEGA video game, debuted in February 2020 with the first film, followed by Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in April 2022. The combined global earnings of these two films reached $725.2 million, alongside an additional $181 million in consumer spending from home entertainment…
The Or Foundation has committed $1 million in immediate emergency relief following the devastating fire at Kantamanto Market, the world’s largest secondhand clothing market. The blaze, which broke out on January 1, 2025, has caused catastrophic losses for thousands of traders, upcyclers, and workers who rely on the market, located in Accra, Ghana, as a critical hub for recycling and reusing clothing. Kantamanto Market serves as a vital link in the global secondhand clothing supply chain, with an estimated 15 million garments arriving weekly from the Global North. More than 30,000 people are involved in activities like resale, reuse, repair,…
Smartee Denti-Technology, a leading innovator in the orthodontic industry, has announced the launch of its new Disney-licensed clear aligner packages, featuring iconic characters such as Mickey Mouse and Iron Man. The new aligners, designed for both children and adults, aim to provide a more enjoyable and personalised orthodontic treatment experience for patients. Since becoming an officially licensed manufacturer and distributor of clear aligners featuring Disney’s beloved characters in 2021, Smartee has been committed to offering high-quality, engaging treatment options that appeal to the diverse needs of patients. The collaboration with Disney marks a significant milestone, showcasing Smartee’s dedication to product…
Matrixdock, a leader in real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation in Asia, has announced the integration of its flagship gold token, XAUm, with Binance Wallet, one of the world’s leading digital asset wallets. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to make gold investment safer, more efficient, and accessible to a global audience, with hundreds of millions of users now able to engage with XAUm through Binance Wallet. The XAUm token is fully backed by physical gold held in accredited vaults, each token representing one troy ounce of LBMA (London Bullion Market Association)-approved gold bars. These gold reserves, which…
The eagerly anticipated sequel to the best-selling novel It’s Always Sunny in Wrexham will be released this Sunday, 1 December, amid growing Hollywood interest. Written by lawyer-turned-author Andrew Foley Jones, the first book garnered thousands of fans, dominating Amazon’s football and sports charts, and climbing to number four in the humour category. The novel’s success has led to significant attention from screenwriters and production companies, who are considering adapting the story for both TV and film. Jones, who hails from Prestatyn and is a director at Mackenzie Jones Solicitors, said the response to his debut novel had exceeded all expectations.…
Carol Avard, attorney at Avard Law Firm, has successfully renewed her certification as a Social Security Disability advocate, marking a significant achievement in her legal career. This certification, awarded by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), demonstrates her expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality legal representation for clients seeking Social Security Disability benefits. The NBTA was founded with the aim of establishing objective standards to reflect an attorney’s experience and skill in trial law. With a focus on the practice of law in specific fields, such as Social Security Disability, the NBTA’s certification process ensures that legal professionals meet…
Fire and rescue services across England responded to a total of 1,530 incidents during Christmas 2023, according to new data. The findings, compiled from Home Office statistics and Freedom of Information requests, highlight the impact of the festive season on emergency services, with London seeing the highest number of incidents. Greater London accounted for the largest share, with 395 incidents, significantly higher than the national average. This was followed by Greater Manchester, with 72 incidents, and Devon and Somerset, with 62. Top Christmas Incident Locations: On the other end of the scale, Derbyshire recorded the lowest number of incidents, with…