Politics

Industry backs Osborne’s Infrastructure Commission rebirth with Adonis at helm

Former Labour transport minister Andrew Adonis to head new body charged with identifying and accelerating the delivery of critical national infrastructure projects – a not dissimilar commission to that proposed previously by Sir John Armitt and Labour.

7 years 5 months ago
Sadiq Khan to set out London's environmental challenge at EIC conference

MP and Labour Party Mayoral candidate joins line up for annual gathering of environmental industry, politicians and experts to lead debate on the “Next Five Years for the Environmental Industry”.

7 years 5 months ago
Labour Conference – future no clearer but we’re in for a fun ride

Peter Campbell assess the mood and plans that emerged at this week’s Labour Party Conference including a department of business to run infrastructure.

7 years 5 months ago
What does Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party election victory mean for UK infrastructure?

Jeremy Corbyn has been given a mandate from Labour voters and his appointment of John McDonnell as Shadow Chancellor was a stamp of authority on the party. But what does it all mean for infrastructure?

7 years 6 months ago
Message from the editor | Issue 12 | July 15

New government - new ideas. But to meet the ongoing economic challenge we all need to embrace new thinking, says Antony Oliver. Business as usual won't cut it.

7 years 7 months ago
Cameron names his new Tory government

Names of new Cabinet and departmental heads released as Cameron shapes post Election administration

7 years 10 months ago
Industry welcomes new Cameron led Tory Government

New government urged to move quickly to maintain investment in infrastructure and create long term certainty of future workload.

7 years 10 months ago
General Election manifestos: the infrastructure highlights

What would be the impact of party policies on infrastructure - we reviewed the manifestos ahead of the General Election.

7 years 10 months ago
Post Election political uncertainty affects business confidence - should we worry?

The outcome of next month’s General Election provides both opportunities and risks for the UK construction sector, says Marie-Claude Hemming.

7 years 11 months ago
Continuity - it's the one post Election priority that underpins every other

Creating stability is vital for the infrastructure supply chain and investment community - perhaps the “holy grail” for our industry, says Nick Baveystock.

7 years 11 months ago