Fury as firm behind P&O sackings given major freeport role
A decision to “reward” the company behind the sacking of nearly 800 ferry workers without notice has been met with…
Government ‘moving too slowly’ to meet economic targets and climate goals
The Government is moving too slowly on infrastructure initiatives and not putting enough focus on the type of larger projects…
Euston HS2 delays would mean extra costs and higher spending, watchdog warns
Delays linking up HS2 and Euston will mean extra costs and potentially even higher spending, the public spending watchdog has…
Derby confirmed as home of Great British Railways
Derby has been announced as the location to host the headquarters of new public sector body Great British Railways (GBR).…
HS2 explained: What is it and why are parts being delayed?
HS2 is the UK’s biggest infrastructure project, which is supposed to transform public transport between London, the Midlands and the…
HS2 leg to be delayed and road projects slowed to make savings
The construction of the Birmingham to Crewe leg of HS2 will be delayed by two years and services of the…
HS2: Parts of rail project to be delayed for two years
The government has announced the construction of sections of HS2 will be delayed by two years to save money. The…
UK construction rebounds to nine-month high as recession fears ease
The UK’s construction sector recorded surprise growth last month because firms were boosted as recession expectations eased. New figures showed…
Government to kick off hunt for new boss of audit regulator
Government plans to reform the big four audit firms are facing a renewed period of uncertainty as ministers prepare to…
Reports HS2 services will be halved – and run at lower speeds – dismissed as ‘speculation’ by govt
The Department for Transport has said it “does not comment on speculation” after proposed cost-saving plans for HS2 were reported.…
Jeremy Hunt confirms HS2 will reach central London after reports it might stop in suburbs
HS2 will end at Euston after reports the high-speed line could stop before reaching central London, the chancellor has confirmed.…
Hunt WON’T cut taxes in Budget as he gives 4 pillars for UK to prosper
JEREMY Hunt today dismissed calls to slash taxes as he insisted the best cut for Britain is a “cut in…