Central Government

Ministers approve long awaited A47 road scheme


Norwich residents are set to see faster journeys and thousands of new homes and jobs in the region as ministers approve the long delayed A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction scheme.

Increasing domestic timber to boost UK economy and housebuilding


New, ambitious plans to increase the use of timber in construction have been announced.

Manchester Digital Campus gets green light


The Manchester Digital Campus, a state-of-the-art government office complex, has received planning consent.

Heathrow investment expected to secure thousands of steel jobs


The Government has welcomed a new multibillion-pound investment programme from Heathrow Airport, which is expected to secure thousands of UK steel jobs.

£350M boost to affordable housing


The UK government has announced a £350M investment to accelerate the construction of affordable and social housing.

Government to create next generation of New Towns


Over 100 sites across England have been put forward for consideration to develop a new generation of towns.

How is the Procurement Act going to drive social value


The regulations laid out within the Procurement Act 2023 will go live today.

Record investment to protect homes and businesses from flooding


A record £2.65Bn investment in flood defence projects has been unveiled, set to protect 66,500 homes and businesses

Government unleashes offshore wind boom


The UK Government has announced a major boost for the offshore wind sector.

Government correct to head off Climate and Nature Bill


The ‘Climate and Nature Private Members’ Bill’, seeks to set new legally binding targets for climate and nature.