# Skills to Pay the £10bn Bill | Episode 94

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Published: 2025-12-03T05:00:00+00:00
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Construction Disrupted Episode 94 - Skills to Pay the £10bn Bill (03.12.25) From groundbreaking safety achievements to transformative urban projects and workforce challenges, here are the top three headlines this week: BSR Sees Record Gateway 2 Determinations to November 2025 The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has achieved record-breaking progress in processing Gateway 2 applications for high-rise residential buildings. By November 24, 2025, a total of 272 decisions were made, with 578 decisions made since August. London accounted for 76% of October's decisions, highlighting the city's focus on safety improvements. Operational changes, including a batching process and the establishment of an Innovation Unit, have accelerated application assessments and closures. The regulator aims to clear historic cases by the end of December while maintaining safety standards. Council Clears Way for £10bn Earls Court District The Earls Court Development Company has received approval for a £10 billion redevelopment project in London. The plan will transform a 44-acre site into a 4,000-home innovation district, featuring cultural venues, parks, and workspace for climate-innovation firms. The project promises to inject £3 billion annually into the UK economy and create 23,500 jobs. Phase one, including 1,300 homes and public spaces, is set to begin next year, with full completion targeted for 2041. This milestone marks a significant step in revitalising one of London's largest cleared development sites. Construction Employment Hits Lowest Proportion in 100 Years A report by the Centre for Social Justice reveals that construction employment in the UK has reached its lowest proportion of the workforce in over a century. Latest government figures show the construction workforce fell 1.3%…

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