All Infrastructure articles – Page 100
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Politics without the mudslinging
Sir John Armitt’s proposals for a National Infrastructure Commission are to be welcomed, but can politics be taken out of planning so easily, asks Simon Rawlinson
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Labour casts doubt over future of HS2
Balls claims Labour in power will not be handing out £50bn ‘blank cheque’ for high speed rail project
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Energy and transport dominate UK infrastructure pipeline
The vast majority of UK infrastructure projects in the pipeline are in the energy and transport sectors
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HS2 will speed ahead with Higgins on board
Sir David Higgins’ appointment to HS2 is the clearest signal yet that the project will leave the sidings
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Higgins: Build HS2 more quickly
New HS2 chair David Higgins lays out challenge to industry and calls for political consensus
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Labour's energy price freeze 'would deter investment'
Ministers and energy firms claim proposed energy bill freeze could hamper investment in new power stations
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Armitt warns Labour over 'short-term' approach to HS2
Sir John Armitt has said he would be “very disappointed” if Labour was to scrap its commitment to HS2
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Balls casts doubt over future of HS2
Ed Balls has warned that a future Labour government could scrap the proposed high-speed rail line to the north of England
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Our cities are posing real energy challenges
First world economies expect uninterrupted power - of course. But the drive to renewable energy means this cannot be taken for granted
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Government sinks £25bn Severn barrage plan
The government says developer Hafren Power has failed to make a strong case for the scheme
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Global Infrastructure: Light rail
Key issues and benchmark costs of the rapidly growing light railway market
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Made in Britain
British consultants should capitalise on their reputation as market leaders to win large scale projects around the world
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Turner & Townsend chosen for Midland Metro
Consultant will project manage extensions in Wolverhampton and Birmingham
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Cities pose real challenges for a sustainable future
With more and more of the global population living in cities, Peter Head explores the practical steps necessary to ensure a sustainable future
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Historic reversal as Lib Dems back nuclear power
The Liberal Democrats have accepted the role of nuclear power in the UK’s energy mix for the first time in their history
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Green light for Farringdon over-station project
Development at Farringdon Crossrail station receives planning permission
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Sappers repair critical bridge in Helmand
Sappers from Tidworth-based 22 Engineer Regiment have repaired a key bridge in the Lashkar Gah district of Helmand Province, Afghanistan
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Westinghouse boss bullish about UK nuclear opportunities
Chief executive of engineer thinks firm could fast track the development of a new nuclear power station if its reactor is selected by a nuclear developer
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Businesses gloomy about infrastructure prospects
Two thirds of businesses predict government policy will have negative or negligible impact on infrastructure