Funding go-ahead for 76 road projects

The UK Government has confirmed £244m in funding for 76 local road projects across the UK, with an extra £101m to be awarded to two new major road schemes in Worcester in the Midlands and Middlewich in Cheshire. Read more

Shell to launch electric vehicle charging points

Shell will launch electric vehicle charging points at forecourts in Derby, London and Surrey between now and the end of 2017. The rapid chargers will be able to charge a battery to 80% of capacity in 30 minutes. Read more

Clas Ohlson's sales on the up

Swedish DIY and hardware retail chain Clas Ohlson’s sales rose by 5% in September 2017 compared with September 2016, up to SEK 640mn (EUR 66.73mn USD 78.83mn). Read more

HS2 fears as crack appears in route

Questions have been raised over the suitability of the proposed HS2 rail route, following the appearance of an eight-metre long crack in the ground along a section that will link Birmingham and Leeds. Read more

New road in Wokingham

Wokingham Borough Council has submitted plans for the Eastern Gateway, the second part of the South Wokingham Distributor Road. The council said the new road would help relieve existing traffic congestion. Read more

CollectPlus launches new service

A new service has been launched by CollectPlus that allows parcels to be sent without the need for a postal address. Social Send is powered by the CollectPlus app and customers will be able to send parcels with just a phone number or email. Read more

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