A summary of quotes from our SME sentiment survey 👇

A career in home building is full of potential and the opportunity to progress. The #homebuilding industry is a major source of training and employment, supporting around 750,000 jobs last year – including around 9,000 trainees and apprentices – across a broad range of roles.

There's less than one week left to apply for the latest intake of the Women into Home Building programme. Hear first-hand how a placement with one of our participating home builders can transform your career 👇

Two years of Biodiversity Net Gain… is it delivering? Take 5 minutes to have your say. As we approach the second anniversary of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), HBF is gathering feedback on how the 10% requirement, introduced in 2024, is working in practice across the home building sector.

HBF has been actively engaging with the Welsh Government on the support the home building industry needs to succeed, as noted by Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, this week.

No experience on site? You don't need to have worked in construction to become a Women into Home Building candidate. Career returners, career changers, women already working in the industry, and those looking for a fresh challenge are all encouraged to apply for the latest cohort. #WICWeek2026

With this year’s New Homes Week campaign a couple of weeks away (2 to 8 February), we’re revisiting the stories we showcased as part of last year’s campaign… Including this short piece with3West Group's Colin Palmer. #NewHomesWeek

“Building and development are some of the best levers we've got to grow the economy and open up jobs and opportunities.” 🗣️ Steve Reed MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government at the 2026 HBF Policy Conference. Stay in the loop for our upcoming events👉 buff.ly/RhTYk31

Rising taxes, new levies and excessive policy costs are making investment in new housing in the capital hard to justify. Our recent Housing Pipeline report has found that London saw the biggest drop in units approved during Q3 2025, down 49% on last quarter and 72% compared to Q3 2024.

Home ownership in England has been in steady decline for over two decades. Despite demand remaining extremely high, fewer households are able to turn that demand into a purchase.

It has been taken, prisoner of war in the forever war of Infield v Outfield.

US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America’s 250th birthday! #news #worldnews #usa #us #usnews #america #trump #donaldtrump #passports #uspassports

“We have now entered into a new world.” Economist and author Branko Milanovic discusses sanctions, economic coercion, and the shifting global order shaping today’s world. Stay tuned for the full conversation from The Great Global Transformation. @stone-lis.bsky.social

"He's 18, active military, in Korea, and buying a 3-unit property." 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐲𝐚 of CrossCountry Mortgage shares the kind of loan that reminds you why this work matters. An 18-year-old veteran, currently serving in Korea, came to her after another lender could not make it work. Nobody was

Farmers in tractors blocked roads, threw potatoes and eggs, and set off fireworks in Brussels on Wednesday outside a European Union leaders’ summit, as protesters rallied against a major free-trade deal with South American nations. After the protest, residents came to collect the potatoes for food.

CORE Rules! ChimeraSHOCK! TTRPG in a world of Steam Engines, Bi-Planes, Airships, Black Powder, Super Science, Swords, and Majhic... Evolution on each world like ours doesn't happen all at once. Technology doesn't propagate at an equal rate. Cultures collide. #dnd #steampunk

Happy #Caturday! 🐾 Want to immortalize your cat in a video game? ONLY WITH US! 🐈‍⬛🚀 The Astro Burn Kickstarter is LIVE, and you can get your own fur baby featured inside the game. Make your cat a cosmic star! 🌌✨ Link in bio #AstroBurn #EarlyAccess #IndieDev #gamingnews #OutNow

'He fights on' Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy tells #BBCBreakfast Keir Starmer is focussed on 'delivering for the British people' when asked about a potential Labour leadership contest

There are survivors. Victors. And then there are the others… www.amazon.com/dp/B0813QN6QM

🕸️PATH TO NOWHERE🕸️ I’m sharing this secret with you know~! I’m the EN voice of Ayiguo, aka “Granny Goldspider” and A-Class Sinner, in Path to Nowhere! Much love to Julie, Kelsey, VoiceTrax West, and my team at Osbrink for taking such good care of Ayiguo and me!

What manner of sorcery is this? The curtains are sprouting tails.. and paws. 😸🥰 #cat #cute

Good Morning! It's Thursday 15 January 2026, Andy Lloyd's Morning Show is live every weekday from 09:00 with three hours of music, news & sport with The Retro Chart, The Bradshaws, a featured birthday artist & Nuts at Nine.

This #OpenAccessWeek, we’re highlighting our Open Synthesis Network: a real-time, open-science platform where students worldwide tackle real drug discovery challenges, contributing to research for neglected diseases while gaining hands-on experience in open, collaborative science. #OAWeek

Civicus has placed the USA on at watchlist for attacks on human rights. Oh joy!! #trump #civicus #humanrights #trumpadministration

"well you know i think a rising tide lifts all boats and variety is the spice of life so we should not think bad of anyone" "ur fat and ugly "

Europe needs an AI strategy from the ground up—not just driven by big corporations! 🤖 We must support open-source and decentralized innovation. 💡 AI should belong to everyone, not just Big Tech. It's time to take control of our own future! #AI #Art #NFT #AIForGood #Europe #Innovation #impactArt

Always on the move but my content never stops! Social Beat keeps my online presence strong, no matter where I am. Just WhatsApp and done! #SocialBeat #DigitalNomad #RemoteWork #TravelLife #ContentMarketing

#NBA 🏀 Sports ALERT 🔔 📢 Eastern Conference Champions Trophy 🏆 Presentation. #Knicksin4 #AlwaysKnicks

✨ It’s happening! ✨The 4th ESSPD Summer School has officially started 🎓📍In the beautiful hills of Parma, wonderful knowledge exchange is about to begin... 🎓🌿 Our students and faculty are ready to begin! 🤝 Stay tuned for a week full of science, collaboration & unforgettable moments! 💫

The last DJ ? 😍

Buster Keaton & Elsie Ames in one of the best sequences of this short has to be the singing & dance routine—they work together seamlessly in this bit. #oldhollywood #damfino

doesn't know #analyticaliowan #analyticaliowanpodcast

@nicolechvastek.bsky.social Has New Podcast Spot the “THE BOXING KANGAROO" Trump snarls at Iran to “open the fking strait” before threatening to “wipe out an entire civilization” Remember when you buy a Rupert Murdoch newspaper who helped put the monster in office. “Truth Lies & Media” is live!⚡️

Begin your journey today! Check out www.stoicmoments.com and join the email list! #stoicism #stoicmoments #stoic #wellbeing #mindset

Pre purchase your bus and rail tickets using Ticket Vending Machines across our network. It's never been easier to buy your paper tickets, use your concessionary passes or top up your smartcards before you board! 🚍🚝🎟 [VD: Animation showing how to use ticket vending machines to purchase tickets]

Marlaina Addition, between St. #marlainaaddition #crosslaneswv #stalbans #kanawhacounty #suburbansubdivision #westvirginia #midcentury #dashcam

Shinsaibashi Intersection Osaka Japan #Japan #Nippon

Join us behind the scenes where we share EVERYTHING! Sign up for our newsletter and get a coupon for 90% off our Behind The Scenes Patreon membership for the first 30 days. ☝️Follow the link in our profile.☝️ #podcast #patreon #applepodcasts #behindthescenes #youtuber

Proving Humanity, the Video Finished the promo video for my ebook “Proving Humanity: The Six Factors of Identity Verification and Authentication.” Learn more at: bredemarket.com/proving-huma...

Congrats Douchehausen! I’m sure you’ll have no shortage of human teeth coming in from the torture and trafficking regime just don’t accidentally grab your bag of blood money covered dicks!

🌅 “La orilla de tus ojos” — F.C.Miranda 🎶 Una canción inspirada en la calma del Mediterráneo, los horizontes infinitos y las emociones que permanecen como el mar. 💙 🎧 Disponible en todas las plataformas musicales. #FCMiranda #LaOrillaDeTusOjos #MusicaNueva #Mediterraneo #benidorm

In the history section on ICE’s website, one line reads: “Despite U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's relatively young age, its functional history predates the modern birth of the agency by more than 200 years.” We know that ICE was created in 2003. So what exactly do they mean by that?

Fear Starmer has decided to tell the truth for once 🤣

Last week, we saw several state legislatures, emboldened by an extremist Supreme Court, move to further disenfranchise Black voters. Here in New York, we should be proud that we are taking the opposite approach by making it easier for all eligible New Yorkers to exercise their right to vote.

Το "Skip Reentry" είναι ίσως το πιο cool κομμάτι της αποστολής Artemis II. 🛰️✨ Αντί για μια απότομη κάθοδο, η κάψουλα Orion "πηδάει" πάνω στην ατμόσφαιρα για να κρυώσει η θερμική της ασπίδα. Δείτε στο βίντεο πώς η NASA τροποποίησε αυτή την τεχνική.

Unser Leben. 2021 haben wir eine Lesung gedreht. In der Waldenburgerli. Sie hat uns total fasziniert. Sie steht in Waldenburg in einem Raum. Denn die Waldenburger erhalten und pflegen sie. Allerdings war es ein äusserst kalter Tag. Aber schaut selbst dieses Schmuckstück an. #kulturduo

🌟 Jobs Alert! 🌟 Are you looking for a role at a supportive, community focused First Nation non-profit organization? Because FNIGC is hiring! Ready to make a difference? Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/FKyM50TwoEx

@playgroundgames.bsky.social is looking for a Producer! - tinyurl.com/yeub63df Keep teams aligned, projects moving, and quality high at a studio known for delivering standout titles. #gamedev #indiedev #hiring #jobs #gamecareers #gamesjobs

Enterprise AI isn’t “coming.” It’s here. Don’t watch from the sidelines. Be in the room: connectedstack.ai Agenda sneak peek: 🔥 Security paradox: bigger attack surface, bigger defense 💰 Pricing: what’s actually working? 🤖 Agents: hype or SaaS 2.0? ⚡ Trust: from lab to customer #ConnectedStack

Democracy is ⚰️ 💛Veronica Henbane💛 #cosplay #HausKas #originalcharacter #witch #witchoc

Salute to all the parents who show up everyday despite there being no instruction manual! 😅🫶🏽 🩵 #MomLife #Motherhood #Parenting

Here in New Jersey, I took on healthcare companies and won. I'm taking that Jersey playbook to Washington!

Strive to be so excited that you end up with a mouth full of grass (via @MSchweizerTDJS)

The Future Games Show Summer Showcase will feature a new gameplay trailer for co-op driving adventure WheelMates!  Tune in on June 6 to see more...

💥 A massive drone strike hit the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal, igniting a large fire at the vital fuel export hub. The attack grounded flights at Pulkovo Airport.

Due process protects all of us, not just the accused.
 This administration has tried to play judge, jury, and sometimes executioner – killing Americans like Renee Good and Alex Pretti and bombing boats in the Caribbean without verification.
 They can’t be trusted.

Toyama City, Japan #Japan #Nippon

The ignorant don’t vote “policy,” they vote “ideology.” IN 2026 - VOTE. MAGA. OUT. ALL OF THEM. #VoteMagaOut #ToxicWhiteness

This weekend marked Black Lives Matter Solidarity Day as residents reminded the Springfield community about the BLM movement.