IPPR calls into question party’s pledge to ‘reindustrialise’ UK through state-led investment
Deal is latest example of consolidation in fast-growing sector providing alternative full-fibre networks
Lord Hutton urges Treasury to intervene as public authorities and private sector argue over infrastructure deals
Procurement specialists say market for ‘framework agreements’ is insufficiently regulated and raises cost to taxpayer
Decade of austerity fuels record repair backlog in NHS estate, say doctors and policy experts
Companies are exploring rival operations to run trains through the Channel Tunnel
Steelmaker wants to halt proposed redevelopment of Chatham Docks, saying it threatens 800 jobs
Party’s plans to renationalise network set up potential clash with UK capital mayor
Promises of overhaul hampered by legislative delays and interdepartmental rows, finds public accounts committee
Figures obtained via freedom of information laws come as water pollution rises up political agenda
The UK company’s dash for cash is for a good cause
London-listed group announces £60bn investment programme over next 5 years
Party plans to create new body to avoid delays and overspending on big projects such as HS2
England chief medical officer Chris Whitty backs report calling for improvements by water companies and Whitehall
Industry lobby group criticises Ofwat for ‘slow’ and ‘inflexible’ processes that delay vital infrastructure
Michael Flacks wants to transform the facility into a cargo, repair and maintenance hub
Ofwat encourages debt-laden utilities to set up entities to deliver reservoirs and pipelines
National Infrastructure Commission warns ‘window is closing’ for ministers to ensure alternative rail capacity is built
Public accounts committee says Whitehall departments failing to spend enough time ensuring value for money
Government readies £1bn injection even though prime minister said last year private sector would cover Euston costs
£1bn injection would end uncertainty over whether railway line will reach its planned central London terminus at Euston
Scientists warn that London is at risk from sea-level rises and more powerful storms
Utility accuses housebuilder of ‘negligence’ after sewer blocked with concrete
Freightliner boss says cargo operators must have robust rights to track access to ensure future growth
Getlink chief puts forward €50mn pot for companies considering launching rivals to Eurostar
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