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Soy Ismael Buendía, director de Comunicación con más de 20 años de experiencia en reputación corporativa, gestión de crisis y estrategia digital. He liderado equipos en multinacionales y agencias, asesorado a directivos y diseñado estrategias de alto impacto. Me motiva la transparencia, la innovación y la comunicación como ventaja competitiva.
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Oxfordshire waste mountain by River Cherwell declared critical incident

Nov 21, 2025 Ismael Buendía

A critical incident has been declared over a 40ft-high mountain of waste after it was branded «utterly appalling» by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The vast fly tip stretches for…

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Why housing developers are concerned about the ‘jaws of death’ in England’s housing market | UK News Housing Secretary Steve Reed has set a goal for Britain to «build, baby, build» towards the government’s target of 1.5 million homes by the next election. However, housebuilding in England has slowed to its lowest level in nine years, with the number of homes built dropping by 6% to 208,600 in the year leading up to March 2025. Rising building costs and declining house prices have made development projects unviable in half of the country and unaffordable in the other half, according to Steve Turner, executive director of the Home Builders Federation (HBF). Balancing affordability with high safety and design standards has led to increased costs. Although the government recognizes that housing delivery has not met the necessary levels, they believe that building will accelerate as their policies take effect. However, only 275,000 homes have been delivered since the election, falling short of the 400,000 needed to be on track for 1.5 million homes. The cost of materials and labor has contributed to the rising cost of building homes, with the price of bricks and clay products increasing by over 26% in the year leading up to August 2023. Additionally, higher interest rates since 2022 have raised the cost of financing development and weakened buyer demand. As a result, the sales value of homes has not kept up with the rising costs, creating a financial trap referred to as the «jaws of death» by housing developers. While the cost of building homes has risen by over 13% on average since September 2022, house prices have only increased by less than 3% on average across Britain. The government is considering emergency measures to boost home construction in London, where the number of new homes starting construction has drastically declined. These measures include a funding package and temporary reductions in affordable housing targets. Property developers in London are facing increased costs due to updated building design standards, fire safety regulations, and additional requirements such as energy efficiency improvements and electric vehicle infrastructure. These added costs are straining the viability of development sites and hindering the supply of new homes in the housing market. Affordable social housing is primarily built by private developers through a cross-subsidy model, which relies on the viability of private housebuilding. While some are advocating for permanent emergency measures in London, others are cautious about compromising on safety standards in a rush to increase housing supply. Developers concerned about ‘jaws of death’ in UK housing market

Nov 21, 2025 Ismael Buendía

Housing Secretary Steve Reed is pushing for increased home construction to reach the government’s goal of 1.5 million homes by the next election. However, housebuilding in England has slowed significantly,…

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Police officer charged in death of woman in Christmas Eve crash.

Nov 21, 2025 Ismael Buendía

A Merseyside police officer has been charged over the death of a young woman he hit with his patrol car while responding to an emergency call on Christmas Eve three…

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Curve investor challenges £125m sale to Lloyds in court

Nov 21, 2025 Ismael Buendía

The primary external investor in Curve, a digital wallet provider, has taken legal action to challenge the £125m sale to Lloyds Banking Group. IDC Ventures, the investor, has lodged a…

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Imminent forecast change follows big freeze | UK News

Nov 21, 2025 Ismael Buendía

The UK has shivered through what could be the coldest night of the year so far – with seven yellow weather warnings for ice in force this morning. Met Office…

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Government borrowing high in October as consumers cut spending – official data

Nov 21, 2025 Ismael Buendía

Official figures show that government borrowing was higher than expected, and consumers spent less than anticipated, tightening their belts. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), government borrowing in…

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Is Shabana Mahmood the new Margaret Thatcher?

Nov 21, 2025 Ismael Buendía

👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 The home secretary is going hard on immigration, and she’s taking a lot of people with her,…

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Energy minister warns of no quick fix for reducing bills as Ofgem prepares new price cap announcement

Nov 21, 2025 Ismael Buendía

The article discusses the challenges facing households and businesses in reducing energy bills, highlighting the complexities involved in transitioning to clean power sources. Energy Minister Michael Shanks acknowledges the difficulty…

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Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the continued significance of the G20, despite Donald Trump’s absence, stating that it remains a crucial forum for promoting British business interests. He acknowledged Trump’s decision to boycott the summit but underscored the importance of engaging with other partners and allies to address global issues and advance economic deals beneficial to the UK. Sir Keir defended his decision to attend the G20 summit in South Africa, highlighting the impact of international discussions on domestic affairs and the importance of G20 nations to the UK economy. He emphasized the economic benefits of engagement with the G20, noting that 200,000 jobs in the UK have been created through relationships with G20 countries in the past three years. Despite Donald Trump’s absence, Sir Keir Starmer emphasizes that the G20 remains «really important» for fostering business deals and partnerships with other countries. He highlights the significance of international collaboration in creating good, secure jobs and attracting investment from G20 allies to positively impact the economy at home. As part of the government’s efforts, £400m worth of export deals with South Africa will be announced during the summit. This year marks the first time in the G20’s history that a US president is not attending, causing concerns among diplomatic sources. Even though President Trump has instructed US officials not to travel to South Africa for the meeting, discussions are underway to potentially change this decision. While Sir Keir Starmer will be leaving the G20 summit early to return to the UK for budget preparations, he acknowledges the importance of international engagement in addressing domestic economic challenges. The chancellor’s previous tax-raising budget, which raised £40bn in taxes, was described as a unique measure for that parliamentary term. G20 remains ‘extremely important’ despite the absence of Donald Trump, according to Sir Keir Starmer. The government has backtracked on its plan to increase income tax, opting instead to extend a freeze on tax thresholds until 2028. This decision is expected to generate around £10bn in additional tax revenue. However, there are concerns that this move contradicts Labour’s promise not to raise taxes on working individuals.When questioned about potential tax hikes in the upcoming budget, the prime minister avoided giving a direct response. He emphasized that the budget would reflect «Labour values» and prioritize fairness, with a focus on safeguarding public services like the NHS, reducing debt, and addressing the cost of living. The prime minister acknowledged the challenges faced by the country in recent years, including the financial crisis of 2008, austerity measures, Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the situation in Ukraine. Despite these difficulties, he expressed optimism about the UK’s future, highlighting the importance of making sound decisions to guide the country back on track.

Nov 20, 2025 Ismael Buendía

Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the significance of the G20 and its importance as a platform to promote British business, despite Donald Trump’s decision to boycott the summit in South…

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Nvidia results ease market concerns but AI bubble fears linger

Nov 20, 2025 Ismael Buendía

Global stock markets have rallied as the world’s most valuable company reassured investors of the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and the returns companies can make. Nvidia’s announcement of another…

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