Transport & Infrastructure
£445M for Wales rail
19 Jun 25
Working people across Wales will benefit from better access to jobs and opportunities thanks to a Welsh rail investment worth at least £445M.
NAO identifies need for improvements to developer funding system
16 Jun 25
Weaknesses in the MHCLG developer contributions system are undermining councils’ ability to negotiate with developers, says the NAO.
Development consent granted for M5 Junction 10 improvements
13 Jun 25
The Secretary of State for Transport has granted development consent for the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme
Biggest ever investment in city region local transport
12 Jun 25
Reeves unveiled the first investment announcements from the Spending Review, with £15.6Bn of funding for local transport projects in England’s city regions
New Planning Bill promises £7.5Bn boost to UK economy
15 May 25
The UK Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill is poised to unlock up to £7.5Bn in economic value over the next decade.
Infrastructure stand out performer in Q1: RICS
13 May 25
RICS has released its Q1 2025 UK Construction Monitor with signs pointing to modest growth, particularly driven by infrastructure projects.
TfGM begins procurement of new multi-year Metrolink contract worth up to £1.6bn
9 May 25
TfGM has started the procurement process for the next operating and maintenance contract for Metrolink, the UK’s largest light-rail network.
Translink highly recognised at CIHT NI Awards
7 May 25
The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) NI has announced that Translink has won the Infrastructure Project of the Year Award.
Offshore windfarm capable of powering half of Scotland’s Homes
6 May 25
The UK’s drive towards clean power has taken a significant step forward with Ocean Winds’ new Moray West offshore windfarm switch on.
