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Delivering infrastructure together Partner content
Economy
By Agilia Infrastructure Partners
Delivering infrastructure together
Agilia Infrastructure Partners joint CEOs, Amar Qureshi and Mike Pugsley, are at the forefront of transforming Britain's infrastructure landscape. Their journey, rooted in public service and innovation, has led to the creation of one of the UK's fastest-growing consultancies
“There Are Very Significant Skills Challenges': Sir John Armitt
Economy
“There Are Very Significant Skills Challenges": Sir John Armitt
As the government unveils 150 infrastructure projects, National Infrastructure Commission chair Sir John Armitt tells Sophie Church the UK needs to be realistic about how it will deliver them
Why Britain Can't Build
Economy
Why Britain Can't Build
We can’t start to clear away the blockers until we understand how we erected them in the first place; Michael Dnes details how thousands of sane decisions have led us to the current madness. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Privatisation has failed – Labour ministers should not repeat the experiment
Economy
By Cat Hobbs
Privatisation has failed – Labour ministers should not repeat the experiment
Is private ownership of our critical infrastructure working? Cat Hobbs, founder and director of We Own It, argues privatisation has failed – so Labour ministers should think again
Protecting the UK’s critical national infrastructure for a resilient and secure future Partner content
Defence
By Thales UK
Protecting the UK’s critical national infrastructure for a resilient and secure future
Safeguarding the UK’s critical national infrastructure (CNI) is essential for economic prosperity and national security. With rising global threats, a coordinated approach to digital and physical protection is urgently needed to defend vital services from cyber attacks and hostile disruptions.
London’s super sewer shows that a bold vision and close collaboration can deliver infrastructure Partner content
Energy
By Tideway
London’s super sewer shows that a bold vision and close collaboration can deliver infrastructure
The Thames Tideway Tunnel – London’s new ‘super sewer’ – is now fully connected. As we look forward to a healthier future, it’s right to reflect on how this vital project has been delivered
Ben Houchen: 'I Don’t Have A Bad Word To Say About How No 10 Have Engaged With Me”
Economy
Ben Houchen: "I Don’t Have A Bad Word To Say About How No 10 Have Engaged With Me”
Ben Houchen survived against the odds last May. Now the last Tory mayor standing tells Tali Fraser of his determination to make Tees Valley great again. Photography by Christopher Owens
Modernising farm infrastructure with virtual fencing Partner content
Technology
By Nofence
Modernising farm infrastructure with virtual fencing
Modernising agricultural infrastructure is key to meeting the UK’s land use and environmental goals. Virtual fencing offers a scalable, cost-effective solution that enhances sustainability, improves farm efficiency, and supports nature recovery
Dan Tomlinson Interview: Without Growth, Our Politics Will Not Survive
Economy
Dan Tomlinson Interview: Without Growth, Our Politics Will Not Survive
Periods in insecure housing mean cheerleading for the government’s growth agenda is personal for Dan Tomlinson, he tells Adam Payne
East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward: 'Our Communities Feel Left Behind'
Communities
East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward: "Our Communities Feel Left Behind"
Communities in the East Midlands feel unrewarded for their huge "sacrifices", according to the area's first mayor Claire Ward. With Nigel Farage's Reform looking to capitalise on local disillusionment, she believes a green industry boom can help the region realise its potential.
Can Britain Build The Energy Storage It Desperately Needs?
Energy
Can Britain Build The Energy Storage It Desperately Needs?
Britain faces two trilemmas over energy: as it seeks to find a middle ground between security, cost and carbon reduction, it also needs to balance supply, demand and storage. It’s the last of these, Benedict Cooper finds, that might be the biggest challenge of all.
Partner content
Education
By Chartered Institute of Building
Lack of construction careers advice threatens housing targets, CIOB warns
NHS infrastructure crisis risks creating two-tier hospital system, academic warns Partner content
Health
By Policy@Manchester
NHS infrastructure crisis risks creating two-tier hospital system, academic warns
A combination of continued NHS underfunding, poorly maintained infrastructure and increasing numbers of patients risks creating a two-tier hospital system in England, a leading financial expert has warned.
Driving down risks in roadworks Partner content
Transport
By WSP
Driving down risks in roadworks
With highway infrastructure projects expanding to meet the needs of our communities, safety at local highway work sites has become increasingly important.
Securing Wales' energy future Partner content
Energy
By Port of Milford Haven
Securing Wales' energy future
Wales has a pivotal role in securing UK energy supply through the development in hydrogen, carbon capture, alternative fuels and renewables to drive economic renewal
Streamlined, smarter, strategic: a planning system fit for the UK’s growth agenda Partner content
Economy
By AtkinsRéalis
Streamlined, smarter, strategic: a planning system fit for the UK’s growth agenda
The average consenting time for major infrastructure projects has almost doubled from 2.6 years to 4.2 years in the last decade, often delaying the construction of critical infrastructure and the creation of jobs and economic boosts that kick in only once a shovel hits the ground.
Re-thinking our coastal towns and cities Partner content
Communities
By UKCRIC
Re-thinking our coastal towns and cities
Living in coastal areas should be an attractive proposition, bringing fresh air and easy access to nature and areas of natural beauty. Coastal towns and cities are also vital contributors to economic resilience, sustainability and growth. Some are destinations in their own right; others act as vital international gateways for people, goods and energy. In a major contribution to the nation’s Net Zero 2050 targets, coastal areas generate more renewable energy than the national average.
Unleashing the Power of 5G SA: Industry Predictions for 2025 Partner content
Technology
By Mobile UK
Unleashing the Power of 5G SA: Industry Predictions for 2025
The mobile industry has experienced another significant year in 2024, marked by continued advancements in nationwide connectivity. As we approach the end of the year, we’ve invited industry experts to share their insights and predictions for what 2025 might hold for the mobile industry. Check out these fascinating forecasts below.
Building public trust is essential to achieving an all-electric and connected society Partner content
Technology
By BSI
Building public trust is essential to achieving an all-electric and connected society
Public trust in emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing lags behind their potential. Building this trust requires international quality infrastructure and standards, addressing public concerns around issues like AI inaccuracies and data privacy, and greater public engagement.
Unlocking opportunity through infrastructure investment Partner content
Economy
By Ian Edwards, President and CEO, AtkinsRéalis
Unlocking opportunity through infrastructure investment
International infrastructure renewal programmes can inspire how the UK funds and delivers economic growth, writes Ian Edwards, President and CEO of AtkinsRéalis.
To get Britain building, we need a better business case for the built environment Partner content
Communities
By Richard Robinson, President UK & Ireland
To get Britain building, we need a better business case for the built environment
Investment in infrastructure can fast-track economic growth and unlock opportunity in every part of the UK, but turning ambition into action requires long-term plans centred on people, place and – above all – pace.
It’s time to put our water back into public hands
Environment
By Adrian Ramsay
It’s time to put our water back into public hands
It is billpayers who have financed all of the capital expenditure since privatisation
Pro-Building Group Urges Labour To Keep Bigger London Housing Target
Communities
Pro-Building Group Urges Labour To Keep Bigger London Housing Target
A pro-housing group is urging the Government to consider keeping the London housing target at 100,000 a year, rather than go ahead with plans to lower it to 80,000.
New Lib Dem MP Rejects 'Binary' NIMBY VS YIMBY Debate
Environment
New Lib Dem MP Rejects "Binary" NIMBY VS YIMBY Debate
The new Liberal Democrat MP for South Cambridgeshire, Pippa Heylings, has said she rejects the concept of a “binary” fight between ‘YIMBYs’ and ‘NIMBYs'.