Politics

Environment centre stage as parties set out their plans

The Environmental Industries Commission is encouraged by the priority given to the environment in the main UK party manifestos.

7 years 11 months ago
Cameron warns English infrastructure would be cut under Labour deal with SNP

But Labour says no to coalition with SNP and promises long term approach to infrastructure investment - though HS2 costs must come down.

7 years 11 months ago
Conservatives commit to continue infrastructure spending drive

2015 Tory Manifesto offers no new infrastructure plans but highlights sector as key and promises to deliver on existing proposals.

7 years 11 months ago
Small businesses are a key target of Labour business manifesto

Labour seeks small business vote in its latest manifesto

7 years 11 months ago
New government must back Airports Commission decision in first 100 days - CBI

Next UK government must back recommendations from the Airports Commission on siting of a new runway in the south east in order “to break the infrastructure impasse”; and introduce an infrastructure commission.

7 years 12 months ago
Union Jack plaques to brand public funded infrastructure

The plaques will recognised taxpayers’ contribution to funding projects.

8 years 2 weeks ago
Crossrail 2 funding decision later this year as vision unveiled for London’s future

Government plans to invest in London so it can outpace New York as a global city also include £10bn of investment in transport over the next six years.

8 years 3 weeks ago
A Department for Infrastructure- the next piece of the puzzle

Why the infrastructure commission needs a new government department to deliver long term infrastructure planning. ACE policy director Julian Francis puts the case.

8 years 1 month ago
ICE manifesto backs independent infrastructure body

Creation of an independent infrastructure body is top of the list of requirements for whichever party wins the next election, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers.

8 years 1 month ago
Industry gathers to back Armitt’s infrastructure commission plans

Armitt, Balls and Adonis unveil final recommendations for an infrastructure commission tomorrow - the only way to deliver long term investment, says Robbie Owen.

8 years 1 month ago