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First Trenitalia partnership announced as new operators on West Coast mainline
New operators set to commence in December, but news is roundly criticised by Labour and RMT.
Sir Edward Lister resigns as chair of Homes England
Chair steps down to focus on new role as PM’s chief strategic advisor.
Three good reasons to visit UK Construction Week
Register now for UK Construction Week in Birmingham from 8-10 October 2019.
Council pauses £129m bypass scheme
Plans for a £129m bypass in Hereford have been put on hold by the county council.
Government doubles funding for on-street electric car charging
Transport secretary announces additional £2.5m for chargepoints on residential streets.
Gatwick sets out £1.11bn five-year investment plan
Airport’s £1.11 billion investment plan highlights automation and technology as an enabler of sustainable growth.
World’s engineers to gather in Mexico City in September for FIDIC conference
Engineers from around the world will meet in Mexico City next month for a major infrastructure congress.
Construction industry demands delay to VAT changes
Coalition of major construction trade bodies calls on chancellor to delay implementation of reverse charge VAT.
JPG launches strategic land engineering service
Leeds engineering consultancy launches new service linking geospatial analysis with its existing consultancy services.
Latest ONS figures show 1.3% decline in construction output
ONS data reflects the biggest quarter-on-quarter decline from the public sector since records began two decades ago, say…
Kier team helps secure dam at Whaley Bridge
Kier and its supply chain join forces with the RAF and emergency services to help avoid flood disaster at Whaley Bridge.
Mott MacDonald wins framework work with Environment Agency to reduce flood risk
Consultancy wins place on Environment Agency framework to reduce flooding risk.