Local job boost as CityFibre appoints contractor to deliver network rollout in Halifax
CityFibre has awarded a £23m contract to Network Plus to deliver its network rollout in Halifax, a project which has sparked the creation of more than 40 local jobs. Halifax has been chosen as one of the latest towns to benefit from CityFibre’s nationwide rollout, which will bring next generation, gigabit-speed broadband to nearly every […]
CityFibre’s £4.9bn debt raise is one of the largest full fibre financings
CityFibre has confirmed a debt package totalling £4.9bn. These facilities form one of the largest single financings dedicated to full fibre deployment across Europe and fully funds CityFibre’s rollout to a third of the UK market by 2025. The new banking facilities see CityFibre’s full fibre infrastructure platform now backed by many of the world’s […]
A £3m power upgrade is underway in Bromley
Investment is underway on a £3 million project to upgrade power supplies for thousands of residents in Bromley. UK Power Networks is future-proofing electricity cables that help deliver safe and reliable electricity supplies to over 80,000 homes and businesses across the Bromley and Bexley. Specialist electrical engineering teams will be working in joint bays to […]
CityFibre investing £23m in High Wycombe to deliver full fibre rollout
CityFibre has named High Wycombe as the next UK town in line for a multi-million-pound investment in its digital infrastructure – a move that will see it join the nation’s growing list of full fibre enabled communities. CityFibre is investing £23m in a new town-wide network that will bring fast and reliable full fibre-enabled internet […]
CityFibre announces £28m full fibre boost for Stockton
CityFibre has named Stockton as the next UK town in line for a multi-million-pound investment in its digital infrastructure – a move that will see it join the nation’s growing list of full fibre enabled communities. Today the Prime Minister met with Greg Mesch, Chief Executive at CityFibre, and Matt Vickers MP for Stockton South, […]
Makita UK marks 50 years
Makita UK is celebrating 50 years of trading in the UK. Since entering the UK market in 1972, Makita has delivered a range of high-quality, durable tools that tradespeople across the country can rely on to tackle any job. 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of Makita’s first UK office. For half a […]
Survey says global industry is accelerating investment in energy efficiency
Global industry is accelerating its investment in energy efficiency in the next five years as the crucial race towards net zero intensifies, a new survey finds. The Energy Efficiency Investment Survey 2022 comes in the wake of a recent UN report calling for concerted action from countries to cut greenhouse emissions at a faster rate. […]
MKM invests in air source heat pump offering from Grant UK
MKM Building Supplies has announced a major investment for the supply of air source heat pumps into the UK market. The investment will see MKM work with Grant UK, to offer the manufacturer’s Aerona3 R32 air source heat pump range across the UK to installers and homeowners. The offering is the latest in a series […]
Kettering to benefit from full fibre boost as CityFibre announces investment
CityFibre has named Kettering as the next UK town in line for a multi-million-pound investment in its digital infrastructure – a move that will see it join the nation’s growing list of full fibre enabled communities. CityFibre is set to invest £17m in a new town-wide network that will bring fast and reliable full fibre-enabled […]
Cold snap research on heat pumps launched in South East
Dozens of homes across England are set to take part in an electric heating study that could hold the key to unlocking more capacity for low-carbon heating. Real-world consumer behaviour from UK Power Networks’ Neighbourhood Green project will be analysed to understand the exact amount of electricity capacity required to keep residents feeling comfortable, especially […]