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Economy

The UK’s Energy Mix

The UK's sources of energy, and the ways that they are used, constantly change to reflect fluctuations in fuel costs, technological advances, public opinion and the world economy. Despite an increase in the UK population of over 63 million, energy requirements have dropped below the levels used in the 1970s; […]

Electronics

The Importance of Energy Performance Certificates

The energy performance certificate was introduced in England in 2007 and was put in place for homes with four bedrooms or more. The domestic properties were given an energy rating and since then, regulations have been put in place that requires smaller properties to have an energy performance certificate present […]

Law

Green Infrastructure & Its Relevance to Commercial Property

Green building has become a staple of modern property development, but what does it have to offer commercial property developers? East Midlands-based law firm Smith Partnership takes a closer look at the development of green infrastructure within the UK property industry. Green infrastructure has long been a key driver in […]

Law

Crucial Compliance Laws in 2014

Business compliance laws are extremely changeable and malleable, and this offers both benefits and drawbacks to commercial ventures depending on the prevailing economic climate. The evolutionary nature of these laws and the world around them does make it difficult for business-owners to keep track, however, which explains the recent decision of leading […]