Central Government

Energy efficiency upgrades


More than 115,000 homes across England will benefit from energy efficiency upgrades.

£205M Contracts for a Difference open


The first annual Contracts for a Difference for 2023 has a confirmed budget of £205M, Government has announced.

New levy for affordable housing and local infrastructure


A new levy will see developers pay a fairer share for affordable housing and local infrastructure such as roads, schools and GP surgeries.

Wates completes first net zero school


Wates has completed the first Net Zero school as part of the Department for Education (DfE) School Rebuilding Programme

£14M cash boost for low carbon heating


More than £14M is being made available to accelerate the installation of heat pumps and heat networks across the country.

What is Social Value and how does it help suppliers to win work with the public sector?


Guy Battle, CEO, Social Value Portal offers his unique perspective on what it takes to win new contract

First modular cells unveiled


The new units are the first of 1,000 Rapid Deployment Cells being rolled out at 18 prison sites.

Construction starts on Manchester government hub


Minister Jeremy Quin has broken ground on the Government Property Agency’s new First Street Hub in Manchester.

Plan to speed up delivery of major infrastructure projects


Major infrastructure projects will be delivered faster under the new NSIP action plan.

World’s first hydrogen-powered digger set for UK


The world’s first digger, powered by a hydrogen combustion engine, will soon be on UK roads and building sites.