Politics

George the Builder

George Osborne rose before the House on Wednesday to give his third budget statement this year, a rare treat for a Chancellor who usually only get two bites at that particular cherry. He was, therefore, determined to make the most of it and reinforce his message to the electorate.

7 years 3 months ago
Comprehensive Spending Review 2015: industry reaction

Infrastructure professionals broadly welcomed the Chancellor’s continued focus on investment in infrastructure but warned that while capital spending was maintained, cuts in operational budgets across department could have significant delivery implications.

7 years 3 months ago
2015 Comprehensive Spending Review: Creating a resilient economy

Autumn Statement: ACE's Peter Campbell reviews the highlights of Chancellor George Osborne's latest Comprehensive Spending Review.

7 years 3 months ago
Infrastructure industry has to get into politics says deputy London mayor

Selling the message that investment leads to public good is critical for infrastructure’s future according to Isabel Dedring.

7 years 4 months ago
Infrastructure UK and Major Projects Authority to merge as government streamlines project delivery.

Government creates Infrastructure and Projects Authority, a new body to help manage and deliver major projects for UK economy.

7 years 4 months ago
Infrastructure Commission shows government listens when industry speaks with one voice

It is now a week since George Osborne announced his latest coup that a new National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) would be established with Lord Adonis as its ‘interim chair’. Nelson Ogunshakin assesses the future prospects - and commission candidates.

7 years 5 months ago
CEO sought for National Infrastructure Commission

Lord Adonis to act as interim chair until a permanent person is appointed following legislation; Chancellor to oversee new organisation.

7 years 5 months ago
Osborne tells Tories: “We are the builders” as he devolves £26bn to councils

Plans for National Infrastructure Commission underpinned by £26bn of local spending devolved for local councils to invest in infrastructure plus a promise to “sweep away planning rules” to allow more homes to be built.

7 years 5 months ago
Osborne speech reaction: commission is great news but we need quick action

We are the builders says industry; now give us something to build.

7 years 5 months ago
Lord Adonis appointment takes political sting out of Tory infrastructure plans

Osborne’s decision to embrace the former Labour Party National Infrastructure Commission as championed by Sir John Armitt should boost political consensus behind critical national infrastructure delivery, says Jackie Whitelaw.

7 years 5 months ago