Politics
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Budget must highlight importance of infrastructure to UK economy
Notwithstanding ongoing concerns over coronavirus, the chancellor’s first budget this week must provide a boost infrastructure investment. -
Infrastructure is the foundation of everything, says chancellor
Chancellor starts to put flesh on the bones of his “infrastructure revolution”. -
Labour backs Green New Deal proposals to decarbonise Britain by 2030
Delegates at Labour’s conference in Brighton vote to adopt ambitious zero carbon target. -
Labour aims to renationalise rail in first term, says shadow transport secretary
The sooner Labour can renationalise the rail sector the better, says shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald. -
Still unclear how and when Brexit impasse will be broken
Despite the news headlines, it remains unclear how political events will pan out and whether MPs will agree on a solution to the problem of Brexit. -
Positive signs on the environment from new PM’s appointments
What might the new Boris Johnson administration mean for the environment and climate policy? -
High expectations from industry as Boris Johnson starts work at Number Ten
The UK’s new prime minister looks to have an even harder job than his predecessor, with expectations high on many fronts. -
What can construction expect now Boris Johnson is PM?
There will be opportunities as well as concerns for the construction industry, as Boris Johnson becomes prime minister. -
Tories risk taking country down with them, says Scape chief executive
Public sector procurement chief speaks out after latest ONS construction output figures show a minimal growth in new work. -
Tory leadership contenders must back infrastructure to secure economy, say CECA
Give full backing to infrastructure, contractors’ group advises Tory leadership hopefuls.