Infrastructure funding
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New UK infra-bank needs to de-risk projects
The new national infrastructure bank must invest in proven technology and projects to deliver value for money. -
Government banks on infrastructure growth
The government's proposed new national infrastructure bank shows real ambition. -
Cautious welcome for Transport Acceleration Unit
New DfT unit aims to boost delivery times of major transport projects, as £360m funding is announced. -
£343m infrastructure boost for Welsh railways
Cardiff Central station upgrade one of a raft of schemes set to benefit from combined £343m investment. -
Three north east railway stations set for £15m boost
Darlington, Middlesbrough and Horden stations will benefit from £15m government investment. -
New £1bn fund to remove dangerous cladding from high rise buildings
A new £1bn Building Safety Fund is still not enough to make high-rise buildings safe nearly three years after the Grenfell tragedy, says Labour. -
Sirius Minerals agrees £405m deal to save £3bn mine project from collapse
Sirius Minerals has agreed to sell its £3bn North Yorkshire mine project to global giant Anglo American to avoid the project collapsing into liquidation. -
Infrastructure investment could get Northern Powerhouse back on track, says new report
A period of ‘transformative investment’ in the north could finally give the Northern Powerhouse the opportunity to fulfil its purpose, according to a new academic report. -
Expert panel appointed to advise government's Infrastructure Finance Review
The government appoints panel to support the Infrastructure Finance Review, which will conclude alongside the National Infrastructure Strategy in the autumn. -
Scottish government announces £4m funding for North Sea infrastructure decommissioning
The Scottish government has launched a fourth round of its decommissioning challenge fund.