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Mark Reynolds, the executive chairman of Mace, warned that builders only use about two to three hours of a seven-hour workday on real building activity17:39, 07 Jul 2026View 2 ImagesBuilders are apparently now too busy looking at their phones(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Brickies are less productive than they were 50 years ago because they’re always on their phones, a UK construction boss has warned.Mark Reynolds, the executive chairman of Mace, warned that builders only use about two to three hours of a seven-hour…

At a Nato summit, Keir Starmer will unveil plans, alongside a dozen allies, to ramp up funding for new precision weapons that can hit targets up to 2,000km away with pinpoint accuracy22:30, 07 Jul 2026View 4 ImagesKeir Starmer will hold high-level talks on Ukraine, defence and wider security in what is set to be his final summit as Prime Minister(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)The UK will lead a £37billion push to develop lethal long-range missiles that can strike deep behind enemy lines as the threat from Russia grows.At!-->…

If you have a problem that needs solving and you don't know where to turn, look no further.Every day, the Daily Star's very own agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is on hand to tackle your issues and concerns with some straight-talking but sound advice.If you want help, you can write to Just Jane, Daily Star, One Canada Square, London, E145AP or email jane.ogorman@reachplc.com. Please note that Jane cannot respond to individual letters and not all problems will be published.'I want to make him mine'Not only is he fit and solvent but…

People getting this wrong could find their bins are left uncollected - but a date has been set for a change21:45, 07 Jul 2026View ImagePeople putting what they think are plastic crisp packets in their recycling could see their bins left behind, experts say(Image: Getty Images)Recycling chiefs have warned that even though the UK has seen a big expansion of the system this year. Earlier in 2026 the Simpler Recycling scheme came into force - meaning every council in England has to provide the same service.Waste collectors must,…