Public Sector

Letwin to investigate planning gap


The vital review will provide an understanding of why homes haven’t been built, despite having planning permission.

Carillion update


The government is moving quickly to assure contracts, and sub contractors working with the beleaguered company, will be supported.

Designing roads for driverless vehicles


The government has launched a competition to investigate how the UK roads would manage driverless vehicles.

The Carillion Conundrum: Menzies LLP on the impact of insolvency


Simon Underwood of accountancy firm Menzies LLP weighs in on the evolving Carillion crisis.

Carillion declares insolvency as Government moves to protect public services


Beleaguered construction company to be liquidated having accumulated £1.5Bn of debt.

£42M Humber Hull Frontages go ahead


Humber Hull Frontages scheme will improve a tidal flood defences in the Humber Estuary.

Homes England launched


Housing Secretary Sajid Javid has launched a new agency aimed at boosting housebuilding.

Highways England focus on design


New set of design principles put people at the heart of road design.

Flood defence for Starcross and Cockwood


The works will see increased protection with the construction of a new £4M coastal flood defence scheme.

Raab appointed Minister for Housing


Dominic Raab has been appointed housing minister, as part of Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle.