Construction companies see new orders rise to the highest level since December 2015

Britain gets building again: Construction firms see new orders rise to the highest level since 2015 amid post-election confidence boost New orders in sector rise at the fastest pace for just over four years  Activity in housebuilding swelled to the highest level since July 2018  Reduced uncertainty has given the  economy a boost, expert claims  … Read more

Booze companies use ads to target teens, study finds

Booze ads really are fueling underage drinking, new research suggests.  The alcohol industry is targeting kids on social media and during soaps and other popular TV shows, according to the study. Product placement in movies and at sporting events is also rife – with mascots like the Budweiser Frogs easily recognized and trusted by children. … Read more

Owner of Canary Wharf in £1.6bn talks to sell one of Britain’s oldest port companies

Owner of Canary Wharf in £1.6bn talks to sell one of Britain’s oldest port companies Brookfield looking to run a ‘strategic review’ of PD Ports  PD Ports owns 13 UK shipping terminals, including those at Hull and Felixstowe By Ben Harrington For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:16 GMT, 29 February 2020 | Updated: 23:10 … Read more