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Hundreds of billions earmarked for ‘levelling-up’ projects could be squandered without better co-ordination, say MPs
Economy
Hundreds of billions earmarked for ‘levelling-up’ projects could be squandered without better co-ordination, say MPs
The Government risks squandering hundreds of billions of pounds earmarked for infrastructure projects unless there is better local coordination, according to a cross-party group of MPs.
Member content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry responds to funding for Northern rail infrastructure
The Government has announced funding for the Trans Pennine Route Upgrade and the formation of a Northern Transport Acceleration Council.
Our farmers deserve the digital infrastructure to grow their business and thrive in a technological world
Communities
By Lord Holmes
Our farmers deserve the digital infrastructure to grow their business and thrive in a technological world
Our farmers have been on the front line throughout this Covid crisis, let's return the service by delivering an Agriculture Bill that addresses the shocking lack of digital infrastructure and skills in the countryside.
Tackling regional inequality and improving transport links must a priority in the Covid recovery
Coronavirus
By Jim McMahon MP
Tackling regional inequality and improving transport links must a priority in the Covid recovery
Regional inequality in the UK has worsened over the past decade. Proper investment in green, fast transport infrastructure will go some of the way to tackling this
E-scooters could revolutionise travel across the UK, from cities to the countryside
Coronavirus
By Rachel Maclean MP
E-scooters could revolutionise travel across the UK, from cities to the countryside
In a post-Covid world, e-scooters could provide a new form of green connectivity. That is why the DfT have fast-tracked the Tees Valley trial to start next week
At a glance: Everything Boris Johnson pledged in his £5bn ‘New Deal’ for Britain
Coronavirus
At a glance: Everything Boris Johnson pledged in his £5bn ‘New Deal’ for Britain
Boris Johnson set out his “New Deal” investment plan for the country on Tuesday, in which he pledged to “build, build, build” Britain’s way out of the coronavirus economic crisis. Here’s what’s been promised:
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry sets out criteria for recovery plan ahead of Government announcement
With the Government set to announce new spending plans on Tuesday 30 June, Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Association (RIA), has commented: “The Railway Industry Association and our members welcome all investment in the UK rail network, with rail clearly set to be one of the economic sectors which can support the jobs and GVA needed to drive the recovery.
Boris Johnson pledges billions to grow UK out of coronavirus recession and claims he’s ‘fit as butcher’s dog’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson pledges billions to grow UK out of coronavirus recession and claims he’s ‘fit as butcher’s dog’
Boris Johnson has pledged to “build our way back to health” with a multi-billion spending blitz to grow the UK out of the coronavirus-induced recession.
On HS2, there has been a failure to manage costs and a complete lack of transparency
Coronavirus
By Public Accounts Committee
On HS2, there has been a failure to manage costs and a complete lack of transparency
No responsible government should be willing to see such huge cost escalations and so little accountability.