Central Government

RIA Manifesto 2024: A fresh start for UK rail


RIA has published its manifesto for the next Parliament which seeks a fresh start for UK rail.

New nuclear power plant earmarked for North Wales


New nuclear power plant earmarked for North Wales

Infrastructure delivery stymied by skills shortage


New PAC report says UK lacks skills and capacity to deliver major infrastructure over the next five years

Kier to design new government hub at Darlington


The Government Property Agency (GPA) has signed Kier as its initial delivery partner to create a new state-of-the-art hub.

Greener Government estate as First Street Hub tops out


Government is celebrating a sharp reduction in energy consumption and emissions across the public estate.

Planning application submitted for major new government hub in Darlington


The Government Property Agency (GPA) has submitted a planning application to Darlington Borough Council to build a four-storey government hub

£40M levelling up boost for East Sussex


Towns in East Sussex are next in line for a £40M boost that will upgrade their towns, community centres and build more affordable homes for local people.

Power of AI to boost project delivery


The IPA has published a new framework which sets out how AI will be harnessed to boost productivity in public project delivery.

Lord Banner KC to lead review on national infrastructure


Top planning barrister, (Lord) Charles Banner KC, will lead an independent review to look into speeding up the delivery of major infrastructure projects

Great British Nuclear expands with two sites


Great British Nuclear (GBN) is buying land for new nuclear development from Hitachi at both Wylfa in Ynys Môn/Anglesey and Oldbury-on-Severn in Gloucestershire.