Day: May 22, 2015

Nicola Sturgeon demands veto over Britain’s energy policy

First minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon has demanded a veto over the UK’s energy decisions, Herald Scotland has reported. Ms Sturgeon said UK ministers should take key decisions only after “consultation and agreement”

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RAK’s Italian-styled Harmony launched at MDS

RAK Ceramics launched its new Harmony bathroom range at May Design Series. Harmony offers an Italian-designed range of sanitaryware and basins, complemented with matching furniture. All of the products share a simplistic but stunning look; the curved lines of the

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New Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change unveiled

As part of the Conservative cabinet reshuffle, Amber Rudd has been appointed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, replacing Ed Davey. The position is a promotion for Rudd, the former climate change minister and the Conservative MP for

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The Phoenix rises at Perrin & Rowe

Perrin & Rowe used this years’ May Design Series to introduce the Phoenix 3-in-1 hot tap for the kitchen or utility room. Perrin & Rowe’s Phoenix dispenses hot, cold and up-to 98°C steaming hot filtered water. The filtered water taps

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UK construction industry gets boost from improved home lending

The UK government’s Help to Buy scheme and a renewed willingness by banks to lend to home owners has boosted the construction industry, it is claimed. The latest official figures from the Office of National Statistics shows that output in

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