Midlands & North
Marina business rates U-turn: Clarity, context and what operators should do next
Over 720 commercial marinas across the UK are set to benefit from reduced business rates from April 2026 following a Treasury reversal on marina eligibility for lower multipliers.
Education Estates Conference 2025: Creating a Sustainable and Resilient Future for Learning
The UK’s education estate is at a defining moment. With around 40% of school buildings constructed between the 1950s and 1980s, many now at or beyond their expected 60-year lifespan.
Business Rates Update: What Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Occupiers Need to Know
Government confirms permanent rate cuts for smaller RHL occupiers – but uncertainty remains for larger and mixed-use premises.
UKREiiF 2025: rising market confidence signals opportunity – but headwinds remain
In May, the UK’s largest real estate and infrastructure event – UKREiiF – returned to Leeds with record attendance, bringing together thousands of professionals from across the property lifecycle.
Rachel Reeves’ £15bn Regional Growth Strategy a key milestone
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' announcement of a £15 billion regional growth strategy marks a significant shift in the UK's approach to economic development, with profound implications for regional economies, the public sector and the private sector organisations behind the driving seat of UK transport
Learning at Work Week 2024: Power to Grow
The three core themes of this year’s Learning at Work Week include: Power to Grow, Power to Connect and Power to Engage.