Category: Projects

TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of a major renewable energy portfolio from Low Carbon, consisting of eight solar power projects with a combined capacity of 350  Located in southern England, the projects are in advanced stages of development and will significantly expand TotalEnergies’ renewable footprint in the UK. The acquisition MW and two battery storage…

Murphy has been awarded the UK’s largest active substation contract by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), marking a significant milestone in the development of the country’s electricity infrastructure. The multimillion-pound project involves the construction of a new substation at Uxbridge Moor in Buckinghamshire, adjacent to the existing Iver substation, and will play a crucial role…

Kensington and Chelsea Council is making headlines with a bold and innovative plan to tackle homelessness by unlocking £100 million from its pension fund to purchase around 250 properties. This strategic move, which represents 5% of the council’s pension assets, aims to provide affordable rental homes at discounted rates for some of the borough’s most…

The UK government is making a decisive move to unlock the potential of small and medium-sized builders with a fresh wave of planning reforms designed to fast-track the delivery of thousands of new homes. These changes aim to cut through the red tape that has long slowed down smaller developers, empowering them to build on…

At the recent Scotland Investor and Developer Breakfast, Sheelagh Cooley delivered a compelling keynote addressing the pressing need for clarity and collaboration within Scotland’s real estate sector. Joined by Barry McKeown, head of real estate Scotland at Shoosmiths, Cooley shared insights from a legal perspective, emphasizing that while capital is available, unlocking investment requires addressing…

Leeds-based law firm Blacks Solicitors has reported a substantial rise in instructions related to Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), reflecting a growing trend among property investors and commercial landlords capitalising on clean energy opportunities. Over the past 12 months, the firm has seen a three-fold increase in PPA enquiries, largely driven by clients seeking to integrate…

The UK government is initiating its first major reservoir construction in over 30 years to address growing water scarcity and support the delivery of 1.5 million new homes under its Plan for Change. Environment Secretary Steve Reed has fast-tracked two key reservoir projects in East Anglia and Lincolnshire by designating them as nationally significant infrastructure,…

Ebbsfleet Garden City is set to become the UK’s most ambitious urban regeneration project in a century, transforming 2,500 acres of unused brownfield land in Kent into a thriving, sustainable community by 2035. Backed by a £3.9 billion investment, the city will offer 15,000 new homes, extensive green and blue spaces covering 40% of the…

The Farmers Club Charitable Trust (FCCT) is now accepting applications for its Snapshot Study grants, offering up to £2,000 to support short-term, innovative research projects in UK agriculture. Since launching in 2022, the programme has awarded over £60,000 to projects covering diverse topics such as regenerative farming, mental health in farming communities, food education, and…

The UK government has announced the construction of two major new reservoirs, the first in over three decades as part of a national plan to address growing water shortages and accelerate housing development. Located in Lincolnshire and East Anglia, these reservoirs will supply clean water to more than 750,000 homes, easing constraints in some of…