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Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SME Construction data casts doubt on UK ability to hit 1.5 million homes
The number of struggling construction firms has risen further despite heavy pressure on the sector to deliver hundreds of thousands of new homes. The number of firms in critical distress – a measure of firms nearing bankruptcy – rose 15.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, according to Begbies Traynor, while the number of construction firms in critical and significant financial distress topped charts in the first quarter, at 6,830 and 97,603 firms respectively. 'SMEs are grappling with a range of cost pressures, including strict environmental regulations and burdensome taxes on employers. These cost pressures are making it increasingly harder – not easier – to build,' Steven Mulholland, CEO of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), said. The industry was the slowest growing sector of the UK economy in the first quarter of 2025, and total construction output stagnated in this period – ending three consecutive quarters of growth as activity across real estate softened. 'Employer National Insurance hikes have already hit jobs and investment. Now, looming changes to Business Property Relief risk being the final blow – threatening 200,000 jobs and £15 billion to the economy, and punishing the very firms Britain needs to deliver growth, infrastructure and homes,' Mulholland added. 'Without urgent reform, we won't just miss housing targets – we'll lose the wider supply chain capable of building the vital infrastructure Britain needs,' he said. Construction firms in 'a difficult position' Kelly Boorman, National Head of Construction at RSM UK, has warned that the combination of high financial distress in the industry and the government's housing push puts the sector in a tough place. The government has pledged billions to support housebuilders, something which has been largely helped by the industry, but Boorman warned business could fall into an 'overtrading trap'. 'There's the risk [they]… take on more work than their supply chains and operational capacity can support,' Boorman said. 'Mandatory housing targets and expectations to commit to large infrastructure projects could result in businesses being unable to meet demand, despite the government's commitment to investment, training and pipeline visibility,' she added. Experts have warned that there are still significant planning and delivery challenges that developers are facing alongside cost pressures, including skills shortages – despite recent investments – wage inflation, raw materials shortages and inflation.
Wales Online
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Ewan McGregor says ‘I really let myself down' by swearing
Ewan McGregor says 'I really let myself down' by swearing McGregor made the comments as he and collaborator Charley Boorman appeared on the podcast Dish from Waitrose, hosted by 6 Music star Nick Grimshaw and award-winning chef Angela Hartnett. (Image: Getty Images ) Actor Ewan McGregor has spoken about the time he embarrassed himself in front of celebrated cook Delia Smith – as he was so excited he kept swearing. McGregor made the comments as he and collaborator Charley Boorman appeared on the podcast Dish from Waitrose, hosted by 6 Music star Nick Grimshaw and award-winning chef Angela Hartnett. Describing meeting Smith at a Radio Times event, McGregor said: "I was so excited to meet her, but I kept swearing. I didn't mean to, but I just kept dropping F-bombs all the time ... I really let myself down." But Grimshaw said of Smith, who used to be a majority shareholder at Norwich City: "She won't mind. She's all right, she's down the football, she hears it all." McGregor and Boorman, who have worked together for the past 20 years on their Long Way series of motorcycle adventures, discussed some of the delicacies they have eaten during their travels. Article continues below The two described how they were once invited for a meal in a ger, or yurt, by villagers in Mongolia. Boorman told the podcast: "They said 'would you like some food?'. And they had this big pot in the middle on the stove, and they lifted this, uh, this lid, and there were 200 testicles bubbling away with all their entrails. "Yaks. You name it, it was all in there." Article continues below Boorman continued: "I remember eating them, and Ewan is pretty good with eating, kind of, you know, difficult things, I took one bite and it kind of popped." Asked by Hartnett if the villagers noticed, Boorman replied: "Oh, they thought it was the funniest thing in the world." McGregor and Boorman's latest adventure, titled Long Way Home, sees them travel from Star Wars star McGregor's home in Scotland to Boorman's in England, taking a detour via Scandinavia, the Arctic Circle and back through continental Europe aboard classic motorcycles.
RTÉ News
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Ewan McGregor: 'I really let myself down' by swearing
Actor Ewan McGregor has spoken about the time he embarrassed himself in front of celebrated cook Delia Smith - as he was so excited he kept swearing. McGregor made the comments as he and collaborator Charley Boorman appeared on the podcast Dish from Waitrose, hosted by BBC 6 Music star Nick Grimshaw and award-winning chef Angela Hartnett. Describing meeting Smith at a Radio Times event, McGregor said: "I was so excited to meet her, but I kept swearing. I didn't mean to, but I just kept dropping F-bombs all the time … I really let myself down." But Grimshaw said of Smith, who used to be a majority shareholder at Norwich City: "She won't mind. She's all right, she's down the football, she hears it all." McGregor and Boorman, who have worked together for the past 20 years on their Long Way series of motorcycle adventures, discussed some of the delicacies they have eaten during their travels. The two described how they were once invited for a meal in a ger, or yurt, by villagers in Mongolia. Boorman told the podcast: "They said 'would you like some food?'. And they had this big pot in the middle on the stove, and they lifted this, uh, this lid, and there were 200 testicles bubbling away with all their entrails. "Yaks. You name it, it was all in there." Boorman continued: "I remember eating them, and Ewan is pretty good with eating, kind of, you know, difficult things, I took one bite and it kind of popped." Asked by Hartnett if the villagers noticed, Boorman replied: "Oh, they thought it was the funniest thing in the world." McGregor and Boorman's latest adventure, titled Long Way Home, sees them travel from Star Wars star McGregor's home in Scotland to Boorman's in England, taking a detour via Scandinavia, the Arctic Circle and back through continental Europe aboard classic motorcycles.
STV News
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Ewan McGregor: ‘I really let myself down' by swearing
Actor Ewan McGregor has spoken about the time he embarrassed himself in front of celebrated cook Delia Smith – as he was so excited he kept swearing. McGregor made the comments as he and collaborator Charley Boorman appeared on the podcast Dish from Waitrose, hosted by 6 Music star Nick Grimshaw and award-winning chef Angela Hartnett. Describing meeting Smith at a Radio Times event, McGregor said: 'I was so excited to meet her, but I kept swearing. I didn't mean to, but I just kept dropping F-bombs all the time … I really let myself down.' But Grimshaw said of Smith, who used to be a majority shareholder at Norwich City: 'She won't mind. She's all right, she's down the football, she hears it all.' McGregor and Boorman, who have worked together for the past 20 years on their Long Way series of motorcycle adventures, discussed some of the delicacies they have eaten during their travels. The two described how they were once invited for a meal in a ger, or yurt, by villagers in Mongolia. Boorman told the podcast: 'They said 'would you like some food?'. And they had this big pot in the middle on the stove, and they lifted this, uh, this lid, and there were 200 testicles bubbling away with all their entrails. 'Yaks. You name it, it was all in there.' Boorman continued: 'I remember eating them, and Ewan is pretty good with eating, kind of, you know, difficult things, I took one bite and it kind of popped.' Asked by Hartnett if the villagers noticed, Boorman replied: 'Oh, they thought it was the funniest thing in the world.' McGregor and Boorman's latest adventure, titled Long Way Home, sees them travel from Star Wars star McGregor's home in Scotland to Boorman's in England, taking a detour via Scandinavia, the Arctic Circle and back through continental Europe aboard classic motorcycles. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Ewan McGregor 'really let himself down' by swearing in front of celeb cook
McGregor made the comments as he and collaborator Charley Boorman appeared on the podcast Dish from Waitrose. Ewan McGregor has spoken about the time he embarrassed himself in front of Delia Smith – as he was so excited he kept swearing. The Scots actor made the comments as he and collaborator Charley Boorman appeared on the podcast Dish from Waitrose, hosted by award-winning chef Angela Hartnett and 6 Music star Nick Grimshaw. Describing meeting the celebrated cook at a Radio Times event, McGregor said: 'I was so excited to meet her, but I kept swearing. I didn't mean to, but I just kept dropping F-bombs all the time … I really let myself down.' But Grimshaw said of Smith, who was previously a majority shareholder at Norwich City: 'She won't mind. She's all right, she's down the football, she hears it all.' McGregor and Boorman, who have worked together for the past 20 years on their Long Way series of motorcycle adventures, discussed some of the delicacies they have eaten during their travels. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. The two described how they were once invited for a meal in a ger, or yurt, by villagers in Mongolia. Boorman told the podcast: 'They said 'would you like some food?' And they had this big pot in the middle on the stove, and they lifted this, uh, this lid, and there were 200 testicles bubbling away with all their entrails. 'Yaks. You name it, it was all in there.' Boorman continued: 'I remember eating them, and Ewan is pretty good with eating, kind of, you know, difficult things, I took one bite and it kind of popped.' Asked by Hartnett if the villagers noticed, Boorman replied: 'Oh, they thought it was the funniest thing in the world.' McGregor and Boorman's latest adventure, titled Long Way Home, sees them travel from Star Wars star McGregor's home in Scotland to Boorman's in England, taking a detour via Scandinavia, the Arctic Circle and back through continental Europe aboard classic motorcycles.
