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Construction and fit-out company, Gilbert-Ash, has welcomed confirmation its £24million Loveday Dementia Care Facility p...
13/01/2026

Construction and fit-out company, Gilbert-Ash, has welcomed confirmation its £24million Loveday Dementia Care Facility project at Belgravia in London has been recognised as a ‘BREEAM Outstanding’ project.

BREEAM is an internationally recognised standard for sustainability and to achieve this rating, the developer, architects and engineers must think outside the box in order to create a truly sustainable project.

In the UK, less than 1% of registered non-domestic buildings have achieved a BREEAM Outstanding rating. This is the second Gilbert-Ash project to have received this accreditation in under a year.
Gilbert-Ash
The project saw the design and construction of a new build six storey plus basement, 40,000 sq ft high quality dementia care facility providing 44 residential suites.

Construction and fit-out company, Gilbert-Ash, has welcomed confirmation its £24million Loveday Dementia Care Facility project at Belgravia in London

Rushmere Shopping Centre’s commitment to adding new stores and a multimillion-pound makeover has helped drive visitor nu...
12/01/2026

Rushmere Shopping Centre’s commitment to adding new stores and a multimillion-pound makeover has helped drive visitor numbers to a new lifetime record, with the number of shoppers visiting the complex up 35 per cent in 2025 to 10.5 million.

A record 1.5 million shoppers arrived in December alone, an increase of 9.4% over the same period last year, as a busy programme of on-mall entertainment and an enhanced Christmas grotto experience helped draw in the record crowds.

Northern Ireland’s largest shopping complex, which was acquired from administration in 2023 by Killahoey Limited, a joint venture between companies Sheephaven and May Street Capital, has since added 15 new stores and invested over £12 million as part of an ambitious customer-focused transformation plan.

Rushmere Shopping Centre’s commitment to adding new stores and a multimillion-pound makeover has helped drive visitor numbers to a new lifetime record

NI SPACE is spearheading efforts to position Northern Ireland companies at the forefront of the UK's burgeoning space se...
12/01/2026

NI SPACE is spearheading efforts to position Northern Ireland companies at the forefront of the UK's burgeoning space sector, through the launch and delivery of the NI Space Ready Programme.

Thirteen advanced manufacturing companies have signed up for the unique opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to enter and compete in the high value global space industry, targeting the likes of space industry primes Airbus Defence & Space, Leonardo and Thales Alenia Space.

Delivered in partnership with Invest NI and Space Professionals Partnership Ltd, the Programme is funded by the UK Space Agency’s Ecosystem Development Programme Devolved Administration Fund in Northern Ireland and is an output of the Matrix report, which was issued in March 2025.

NI SPACE is spearheading efforts to position Northern Ireland companies at the forefront of the UK's burgeoning space sector

The Minister for the Economy, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, will join a range of inspiring leaders from top organisations as...
12/01/2026

The Minister for the Economy, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, will join a range of inspiring leaders from top organisations as part of the speaker line-up for the CIPD Northern Ireland Annual Conference. Together, they will explore the biggest workplace trends, legislation and developments shaping the future of work in Northern Ireland.

Taking place on 25 February 2026 at Titanic Belfast, the conference will bring HR and people professionals together to address how businesses can tackle the biggest workplace challenges ahead and embrace opportunities to boost productivity and performance.
CIPD Northern Ireland Annual Conference
Leaders from other top organisations such as the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) Networks, Legal Island, Allstate Northern Ireland and Baker McKenzie will share their local workforce challenges and insight in sessions such as:

- Harnessing AI to transform workflows, roles and talent.

CIPD Northern Ireland Annual Conference

Los Angeles stands as the undisputed epicenter of global entertainment production, a position it has maintained for over...
12/01/2026

Los Angeles stands as the undisputed epicenter of global entertainment production, a position it has maintained for over a century. While the city's studio lots, talented workforce, and ideal filming climate all contribute to this dominance, one often-overlooked factor plays a crucial role in bringing cinematic visions to life: the unparalleled availability of picture-perfect vehicles. From vintage classics that transport audiences to different eras to exotic supercars that define modern luxury, the Los Angeles picture car market supports thousands of productions annually with a depth and sophistication unmatched anywhere else in the world. This specialized industry has evolved alongside Hollywood itself, creating an ecosystem where creative ambitions meet logistical reality with seamless efficiency.
LA's Entertainment Legacy and Constant Production Volume
The sheer volume of content produced in Los Angeles creates sustained demand that supports a robust picture car industry.

The Los Angeles picture car market supports thousands of productions annually with a depth and sophistication unmatched anywhere else in the world

The second weekend January is a bumper weekend for holiday bookings, and Jet2 is spreading even more sunshine by launchi...
09/01/2026

The second weekend January is a bumper weekend for holiday bookings, and Jet2 is spreading even more sunshine by launching an unmissable sale that gives customers even bigger holiday savings.

The UK’s favourite tour operator is giving customers the chance to enjoy £100 off all Summer 26 bookings by using the code NOTHINGBEATS. This applies to all holidays and city breaks departing between 1st April and 31st October 2026, but customers need to hurry as the code ends at 23.59 on 12th January 2026.

This new sale comes on top of an existing sale offering customers £100 off per person on ALL holidays, including Summer 26 holidays. As a result, a family of four can enjoy a saving of £500, on top of millions of Free Child Places this summer, and a couple can save £300 when booking a Summer 26 holiday.

The good news does not end there, as the UK’s largest tour operator is also running a super-low £25 per person deposit across Summer 26 holidays, which ends on 23.59 on 12th January 2026.

The second weekend January is a bumper weekend for holiday bookings, and Jet2 is spreading even more sunshine by launching an unmissable sale

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