Central Government

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.

Next generation innovators powering UK towards net zero


Thirty-seven British companies will get a share of the £19M Energy Entrepreneurs Fund.

Regenerating brownfield land for housing


Some £60M in funding is being made available as part of the Brownfield Land Release Fund 2.

£30M for innovative projects to decarbonise UK highways


Future roads could be built using asphalt made from grass cuttings and ‘carbon capturing’ cement.

UKIS 23 – Meet the Partners


Officially supported by Infrastructure and Projects Authority, CompeteFor and more UKIS 2023 will provide participants with a unique opportunity to engage, connect and collaborate.

New approach to reduce flood risk and clean up rivers 


A consistent approach to sustainable drainage systems is set to be incorporated into new developments in England.