A secondary school in Wakefield has been forced to close today (Thursday) after an in-depth survey identified reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was present in the building, says UNISON. St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School is now closed for the rest of the week and will move to online learning after half term (from Monday […]
RAAC concrete
Media reports that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak blocked the rebuilding of five hospitals affected by crumbling concrete three years ago – including one in Yorkshire – are shameful, UNISON says. Reports in the Guardian suggest only two of seven hospital rebuilding projects were authorised in 2020 by the Treasury. This was when Rishi Sunak was […]