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Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · 2d

Gross margins of the top 5 contractors over the last 10 years

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Gross margins of the top 5 contractors over the last 10 years

Gross profit margins across the construction industry are tight, especially in 2025. I wanted to find out how much gross margins have changed with some the top contractors over a 10-year period.

constructionwave.co.uk

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · 3d

UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget

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UK economy grew 0.1% in August

The growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · 5d

Wage growth slows slightly over summer

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Wage growth slows slightly over summer

Annual growth in employees' average earnings was 4.7% in the three months to August.

www.bbc.co.uk

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · 12d

Buyers report slowdown in construction decline

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www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/10/06/b...

Buyers report slowdown in construction decline

Contraction continues across all sectors

www.constructionenquirer.com

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · 25d

UK pay deals hold at 3% with employers in cautious mood, Brightmine says

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UK pay deals hold at 3% with employers in cautious mood, Brightmine says

Pay settlements granted by British employers held at 3% in the three months to August but many firms are now offering smaller rises in response to their higher labour costs, according to figures from data firm Brightmine.

www.reuters.com

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 26d

UK set for highest inflation in G7, OECD says.

Real average wage hardly moved since 2008. Profiteering is the main cause.

Start with controlling price of energy, water, rents. Even better nationalize energy and water, build social housing.

Inflation to surge and growth to drop in fresh economic blow to Reeves

With a difficult Labour conference to come next week followed by the autumn Budget, the OECD’s conclusions have come at a bad time for Rachel Reeves

www.independent.co.uk

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Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · 27d

Glitz, glamour and glory: industry unites for M&IT Awards 2025

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Glitz, glamour and glory: industry unites for M&IT Awards 2025

The M&IT Awards 2025, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, celebrated the achievements of the events industry, with Chris Parnham winning Personality of the Year and Gabby Austen-Browne receivi...

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Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Sep 18

UK interest rates left unchanged at 4%

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UK interest rates left unchanged at 4%

The decision had been widely expected given that prices are rising at nearly twice the Bank’s target rate.

www.bbc.co.uk

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Sep 17

Inflation remains at 3.8% in August as food costs rise

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UK inflation remains at 3.8% in August as food costs grow

The pace of price rises matched the inflation rate in July and comes as the Bank of England meets to discuss interest rates.

www.bbc.co.uk

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Sep 12

UK economy saw zero growth in July

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UK economy saw zero growth in July

The economy failed to grow, official figures show, following a 0.4% expansion in June.

www.bbc.co.uk

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Sep 11

Microsoft mandates three-day work-from-office starting next year

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Microsoft mandates three-day work-from-office starting next year

Microsoft will require employees to work from office at least three days a week starting next year, the company said in a blog post on Tuesday.

www.reuters.com

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Sep 5

Hybrid Work Is Not About Location It Is About Human Experience

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Hybrid Work Is Not About Location It Is About Human Experience

Hybrid work debates miss the point. Research shows HR success depends on micro foundations like identity, emotion, and meaning, not political mandates.

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Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Aug 22

UK pay deals hold at 3% as employers eye next budget, Brightmine says

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UK pay deals hold at 3% as employers eye next budget, Brightmine says

Pay settlements by British private-sector employers held at 3% in the three months to July and uncertainty about the economy and possible further tax increases means that cautious approach is likely to continue, wage data firm Brightmine said.

www.reuters.com

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Aug 21

Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2025

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Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2025 - NASC - National Access & Scaffolding Confederation

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Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Aug 21

Government borrowing lower than expected in July

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UK government borrowing lower than expected in July

Borrowing last month was the lowest July figure for three years, following rises in tax and National Insurance receipts.

www.bbc.co.uk

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Aug 20

UK inflation rises to 3.8% driven by higher airfares

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UK inflation rate rises to 3.8% driven by higher airfares

Prices are now rising at their fastest pace for 18 months.

www.bbc.co.uk

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Aug 16

Construction returned to growth in June says ONS

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Construction returned to growth in June says ONS

Contrary to other analyses, latest official estimates reckon that the British construction industry is growing.

www.theconstructionindex.co.uk

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Aug 14

UK economy grows faster than expected in June

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www.cityam.com/uk-economy-g...

UK economy grows faster than expected in June

The ONS has published data on the state of the UK economy's growth hopes, which is unlikely to endear Rachel Reeves ahead of the autumn.

www.cityam.com

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Manufacturer MX Awards 2025 finalists announced

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www.themanufacturer.com/articles/the...

The Manufacturer MX Awards 2025 finalists announced

The finalists for The Manufacturer MX Awards have been announced ahead of a the annual ceremony in Liverpool in November.

www.themanufacturer.com

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Aug 12

UK job vacancies tumble across the board

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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

UK job vacancies tumble across the board

Data suggests companies are not recruiting or are holding off replacing people who have left.

www.bbc.co.uk

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Aug 11

UK employers report weaker hiring and pay growth in July

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UK employers report weaker hiring and pay growth in July

Hiring intentions by British businesses fell to their weakest since the COVID-19 pandemic and recruiters said starting pay was rising at the slowest pace in over four years, according to surveys on Monday which add to signs of a weakening jobs market.

www.reuters.com

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Aug 7

LIVE: Bank of England cuts interest rates to four per cent

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LIVE: Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

The Bank of England will likely cut interest rates to four per cent when the decision is announced at 12pm.

www.cityam.com

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Aug 7

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

Borrowing costs are forecast to fall to 4%, the lowest since early 2023, despite higher inflation.

www.bbc.co.uk

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Aug 7

It’s getting worse – PMI takes another dive south

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It’s getting worse – PMI takes another dive south

According to UK construction purchasing managers, construction has been in decline all year, but in July tumbled to a new post-covid low.

www.theconstructionindex.co.uk

Grosvenor Talent Ltd @grosvenortalent.bsky.social · Aug 6

The best restaurant in Britain has been crowned for 2025 – and it’s just one hour from London

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www.timeout.com/london/news/...

The best restaurant in Britain has been crowned for 2025 – and it’s just one hour from London

This Italian eatery was named the UK’s number one resto in a recent awards.

www.timeout.com