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£1.3bn Scottish City Deal signed to unlock housing, innovation and skilled workers
The UK and Scottish governments have pledged £600m to boost jobs and economic growth in the south east of the country. -
Five hot spots for student property investors
UK property investment consultancy, Emerging Property, has identified five UK towns that are ideal for those wishing to invest in student property. -
Planning delays holding back rural economy
A year after ministers establish a ten-point plan for boosting productivity in rural areas, continuing delays in reviewing planning rules may be holding back the rural economy. -
Where traditional methods fail, use local data to prove project viability
Alternative modelling tools can highlight the best investment opportunities, says Mott MacDonald's Paul Hammond. -
Light rail boost for £1.5bn Luton investment plan
Luton Borough Council has unveiled a £1.5 billion, 20 year, development plan spearheaded by a £200m light rail Mass Passenger Transit (MPT) system -
How to judge when infrastucture is a good investment
A new tool aims to provide the answer -
Inside the mind of a fund manager
The hunt for yield has led to an influx of capital in the European infrastructure sector, but will the increased appetite drive new projects? Jennifer Bollen reports -
Network Rail courting markets for funding
Network Rail is seeking private sector investment to fund future upgrades -
Pension funds flocking to invest in infrastructure
Research from Aurium Capital Markets has revealed a 36% increase in the number of pension schemes investing in infrastructure