Politics

PM promises “Rooseveltian approach” to UK infrastructure delivery

The government’s new “Project Speed” taskforce is set to drive faster infrastructure project delivery.

2 years 8 months ago
Budget must highlight importance of infrastructure to UK economy

Notwithstanding ongoing concerns over coronavirus, the chancellor’s first budget this week must provide a boost infrastructure investment.

3 years 1 week ago
Infrastructure is the foundation of everything, says chancellor

Chancellor starts to put flesh on the bones of his “infrastructure revolution”.

3 years 5 months ago
Labour backs Green New Deal proposals to decarbonise Britain by 2030

Delegates at Labour’s conference in Brighton vote to adopt ambitious zero carbon target.

3 years 5 months ago
Labour aims to renationalise rail in first term, says shadow transport secretary

The sooner Labour can renationalise the rail sector the better, says shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald.

3 years 6 months ago
Still unclear how and when Brexit impasse will be broken

Despite the news headlines, it remains unclear how political events will pan out and whether MPs will agree on a solution to the problem of Brexit.

3 years 6 months ago
Positive signs on the environment from new PM’s appointments

What might the new Boris Johnson administration mean for the environment and climate policy?

3 years 7 months ago
High expectations from industry as Boris Johnson starts work at Number Ten

The UK’s new prime minister looks to have an even harder job than his predecessor, with expectations high on many fronts.

3 years 8 months ago
What can construction expect now Boris Johnson is PM?

There will be opportunities as well as concerns for the construction industry, as Boris Johnson becomes prime minister.

3 years 8 months ago
Tories risk taking country down with them, says Scape chief executive

Public sector procurement chief speaks out after latest ONS construction output figures show a minimal growth in new work.

3 years 9 months ago