Infrastructure politics
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Northern Ireland £1bn better off after DUP-Tory deal
Schools hospitals and transport projects to benefit in Northern Ireland over the next two years after the Democratic Unionists sign confidence and supply deal to support the Conservatives in Parliament. -
Public support crucial to get infrastructure cities need, says Leeds City Council chief
Winning public support when planning infrastructure schemes is vital says Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council. -
A match-fit economy means moving from strategy to delivery - and quickly
The government's proposed new industrial strategy is all well and good but we need to move from talk to delivery as soon as possible, says BWB Consulting's Steve Wooler. -
Making infrastructure make a difference
A new industry initiative is making the case for the crucial role of economic and social infrastructure to the future of the UK. -
Government unveils new infrastructure finance chief
The government has appointed an investment banker as its new head of project finance at the Infrastructure and Projects Authority. -
Appointing a new commercial secretary must be a priority for PM
With infrastructure seemingly high on the PM's agenda, why has a new commercial secretary not been appointed yet? -
Infrastructure plans – public says “get on with it, (but do it right)”
A new survey highlights what the public think about infrastructure development and what they need to know to support more of it. -
National Infrastructure Commission for Wales planned
Wales is set to have a National Infrastructure Commission to provide advice, analysis and recommendations on the country's longer term strategic infrastructure needs. -
National Infrastructure Commission to become a permanent body
The chancellor, Philip Hammond has announced that the National Infrastructure Commission is to be put on a permanent footing. -
Getting the public onside to support UK infrastructure
Gaining public support for infrastructure projects can encourage a more efficient planning process and provide more certainty around investment and delivery.