All Government policy articles – Page 97
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NewsUK would welcome Chinese HS2 investment, says PM
Prime minister promises “very open competition” over infrastructure investment
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FeaturesAutumn Statement preview: Five construction priorities
With debt still soaring, George Osborne is unlikely to be announcing much in the way of new spending. Here we look at the chancellor’s top five construction priorities
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NewsMinisters 'to keep ECO but double timescales'
Green Building Council hits out at moves to ‘dilute’ scheme’s ambition, but reports suggests government may introduce greater incentives for Green Deal
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NewsMott MacDonald to require carbon cuts on all projects
Firm will only use subbies that meet its standards, calling carbon a “business-critical issue”
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NewsBoris pledges to double housebuilding in London
New London housing strategy commits to 42,000 homes a year for the next decade
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CommentThis recovery could easily go off the rails
We need major projects now if our industry’s fragile recovery is not to be threatened
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CommentIs there a future for the Green Deal?
To do nothing is no longer a viable option if the government wants to save its flagship green policy
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NewsScotland moves to blacklist the blacklisters
First minister Alex Salmond sets out long-awaited procurement guidance for public bodies
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NewsLabour commits to Armitt's infrastructure plan
Ed Balls says party will draw up a draft bill designed to make findings of Sir John Armitt’s review a reality
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NewsMore than 50 colleges secure £233m of government cash
Over 50 further education colleges have secured £233m of government capital funding that will unlock almost £500m in investment
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NewsChris Boardman calls on mayor to act on cycle deaths
Former Olympic cyclist says Boris Johnson should honour promise to look at banning HGVs during peak hours
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NewsGovernment cuts £0.7bn in costs from major projects
Figures show £0.7bn saved from major projects in past six months
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NewsHS2 outlines procurement strategy
Railway developer set to spend £17bn on line from London to Birmingham
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NewsHiggins 'must lower HS2 costs'
Prime minister to announce new HS2 chairman has been tasked with bringing down estimated £50bn cost
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NewsGovernment primes Islamic bond to boost UK infrastructure
UK aims to launch £200m Sharia-compliant bond next year
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NewsGovernment to keep hold of roads standards
Plans to spin-out the Highways Agency would still see government keep control of design requirements
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CommentGovernment trials, not tribulations
Early findings from the government’s trials of new procurement models show that progress towards smarter procurment is being made
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NewsOsborne tried to block zero carbon pledge
Former minister accuses chancellor of attempting to walk away from zero carbon homes target
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NewsPower plants exempt from review of 'green tariffs'
Government confirm Cameron’s plan to “roll back” green charges on energy will not affect major infrastructure subsidies
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NewsClegg hits back at Cameron over green energy schemes
Deputy prime minster says he will ‘not accept’ moves by Tories to water down green energy schemes funded through charges on energy bills